City

Roan Mountain, TN

1 ZIP code  ·  Carter County  ·  Tennessee

👥4,379Population
💰$45,660Median HH Income▼ 40% below avg
🎂44.7Median Age
🏠$148,000Median Home Value▼ 47% below avg
🎓24.1%College Grads▼ 38% below avg
📊7.0%Unemployment▲ 44% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 53.8% Female 46.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 97.9%Hispanic: 1.1%Black: 0.6%Other: 0.4%Race
White97.9%
Hispanic1.1%
Black0.6%
Other0.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
14%
18–24
8%
25–44
26%
45–64
27%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age44.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.55
Below Poverty21.8% ▲ 118% above avg
College Grads24.1% ▼ 38% below avg
Unemployment7.0% ▲ 44% above avg
No HS Diploma67 (2.4%)
HS Graduate1,145 (41.1%)
Some College449 (16.1%)
Associates455 (16.3%)
Bachelors264 (9.5%)
Graduate Degree409 (14.7%)

Education

No HS: 2.4%HS Grad: 41.1%Some College: 16.1%Associates: 16.3%Bachelors: 9.5%Graduate: 14.7%Edu
No HS2.4%
HS Grad41.1%
Some College16.1%
Associates16.3%
Bachelors9.5%
Graduate14.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 88.8%Renter: 11.2%Tenure
Owner88.8%
Renter11.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
20%
$50k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
15%
$200k–$300k
19%
$300k–$500k
12%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$45,660 ▼ 40% below avg
Median Home Value$148,000 ▼ 47% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$730/mo
Total Housing Units2,305
Vacant Units650

Income Distribution

Under $25k
30%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
21%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
97%
Work From Home
3%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
17%
15–30 min
38%
30–45 min
28%
Over 45 min
17%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
19%
2000+
58%
About Roan Mountain, TN

Roan Mountain is a city in Tennessee, located in Carter County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 4,379 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 44.7 years.

Economically, Roan Mountain is a working-class community. The median household income of $45,660 is below the national average. Approximately 21.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 7.0%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Roan Mountain is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $148,000, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $730 per month. Homeownership is high at 88.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Roan Mountain is less-educated. 24.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (97.9%).

Roan Mountain, TN offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Tennessee.

ZIP Codes in Roan Mountain
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
37687 4,379 $45,660 $148,000 $730 7.0% 24.1% 88.8%