City

Rutherford, TN

1 ZIP code  ·  Gibson County  ·  Tennessee

👥1,636Population
💰$50,690Median HH Income▼ 34% below avg
🎂44.3Median Age
🏠$104,400Median Home Value▼ 63% below avg
🎓27.4%College Grads▼ 29% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 53.8% Female 46.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 80.6%Hispanic: 1.2%Black: 7%Asian: 0.7%Other: 9.1%Race
White80.6%
Hispanic1.2%
Black7.0%
Asian0.7%
Other9.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
13%
18–24
5%
25–44
25%
45–64
21%
65+
16%

Key Indicators

Median Age44.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.29
Below Poverty8.8% ▼ 12% below avg
College Grads27.4% ▼ 29% below avg
No HS Diploma15 (1.5%)
HS Graduate406 (39.7%)
Some College166 (16.2%)
Associates156 (15.2%)
Bachelors33 (3.2%)
Graduate Degree247 (24.1%)

Education

No HS: 1.5%HS Grad: 39.7%Some College: 16.2%Associates: 15.2%Bachelors: 3.2%Graduate: 24.1%Edu
No HS1.5%
HS Grad39.7%
Some College16.2%
Associates15.2%
Bachelors3.2%
Graduate24.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 82.5%Renter: 17.5%Tenure
Owner82.5%
Renter17.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
7%
$50k–$100k
41%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
9%
$200k–$300k
20%
$300k–$500k
8%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$50,690 ▼ 34% below avg
Median Home Value$104,400 ▼ 63% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$718/mo
Total Housing Units808
Vacant Units94

Income Distribution

Under $25k
17%
$25k–$50k
27%
$50k–$75k
26%
$75k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
94%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
32%
15–30 min
28%
30–45 min
28%
Over 45 min
12%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
7%
1940s–1950s
14%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
16%
2000+
52%
About Rutherford, TN

Rutherford is a city in Tennessee, located in Gibson County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,636 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 44.3 years.

Economically, Rutherford is a working-class community. The median household income of $50,690 is below the national average. Approximately 8.8% of residents live below the poverty line.

The real estate market in Rutherford is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $104,400, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $718 per month. Homeownership is high at 82.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Rutherford is moderately educated. 27.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (80.56%).

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

ZIP Codes in Rutherford
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
38369 1,636 $50,690 $104,400 $718 0.0% 27.4% 82.5%