City

Rock Island, TN

1 ZIP code  ·  Warren County  ·  Tennessee

👥3,965Population
💰$54,784Median HH Income▼ 28% below avg
🎂49.9Median Age
🏠$161,500Median Home Value▼ 42% below avg
🎓19.9%College Grads▼ 49% below avg
📊2.9%Unemployment▼ 40% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 53.1% Female 46.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 93%Hispanic: 4.4%Black: 1.3%Asian: 0.3%Other: 0.4%Race
White93.0%
Hispanic4.4%
Black1.3%
Asian0.3%
Other0.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
13%
18–24
6%
25–44
19%
45–64
35%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age49.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.27
Below Poverty15.4% ▲ 54% above avg
College Grads19.9% ▼ 49% below avg
Unemployment2.9% ▼ 40% below avg
HS Graduate1,384 (50.4%)
Some College424 (15.4%)
Associates392 (14.3%)
Bachelors120 (4.4%)
Graduate Degree427 (15.5%)

Education

HS Grad: 50.4%Some College: 15.4%Associates: 14.3%Bachelors: 4.4%Graduate: 15.5%Edu
HS Grad50.4%
Some College15.4%
Associates14.3%
Bachelors4.4%
Graduate15.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 85.5%Renter: 14.5%Tenure
Owner85.5%
Renter14.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
8%
$50k–$100k
22%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
12%
$200k–$300k
14%
$300k–$500k
19%
Over $500k
7%

Financials

Median HH Income$54,784 ▼ 28% below avg
Median Home Value$161,500 ▼ 42% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$849/mo
Total Housing Units2,010
Vacant Units272

Income Distribution

Under $25k
19%
$25k–$50k
23%
$50k–$75k
24%
$75k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
87%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
12%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
14%
15–30 min
41%
30–45 min
25%
Over 45 min
20%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
11%
1960s–1970s
18%
1980s–1990s
13%
2000+
56%
About Rock Island, TN

Rock Island is a city in Tennessee, located in Warren County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 3,965 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 49.9 years.

Economically, Rock Island is a working-class community. The median household income of $54,784 is below the national average. Approximately 15.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.9%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Rock Island is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $161,500, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $849 per month. Homeownership is high at 85.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Rock Island is less-educated. 19.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (92.99%).

Rock Island, TN offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Tennessee.

ZIP Codes in Rock Island
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
38581 3,965 $54,784 $161,500 $849 2.9% 19.9% 85.5%