City

Rutledge, TN

1 ZIP code  ·  Grainger County  ·  Tennessee

👥8,578Population
💰$53,797Median HH Income▼ 30% below avg
🎂47.4Median Age
🏠$202,200Median Home Value▼ 27% below avg
🎓21.7%College Grads▼ 44% below avg
📊4.1%Unemployment▼ 17% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.0% Female 51.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 93.5%Hispanic: 4.2%Black: 0.6%Asian: 0.2%Other: 1.5%Race
White93.5%
Hispanic4.2%
Black0.6%
Asian0.2%
Other1.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
16%
18–24
7%
25–44
20%
45–64
29%
65+
12%

Key Indicators

Median Age47.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.46
Below Poverty15.6% ▲ 56% above avg
College Grads21.7% ▼ 44% below avg
Unemployment4.1% ▼ 17% below avg
No HS Diploma24 (0.4%)
HS Graduate2,249 (40.5%)
Some College1,003 (18%)
Associates1,078 (19.4%)
Bachelors442 (8%)
Graduate Degree762 (13.7%)

Education

No HS: 0.4%HS Grad: 40.5%Some College: 18%Associates: 19.4%Bachelors: 8%Graduate: 13.7%Edu
No HS0.4%
HS Grad40.5%
Some College18.0%
Associates19.4%
Bachelors8.0%
Graduate13.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 82%Renter: 18.1%Tenure
Owner82.0%
Renter18.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
12%
$50k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
11%
$200k–$300k
20%
$300k–$500k
22%
Over $500k
9%

Financials

Median HH Income$53,797 ▼ 30% below avg
Median Home Value$202,200 ▼ 27% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$634/mo
Total Housing Units4,391
Vacant Units950

Income Distribution

Under $25k
25%
$25k–$50k
22%
$50k–$75k
21%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
89%
Work From Home
11%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
17%
15–30 min
26%
30–45 min
31%
Over 45 min
25%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
4%
1960s–1970s
10%
1980s–1990s
25%
2000+
59%
About Rutledge, TN

Rutledge is a city in Tennessee, located in Grainger County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 8,578 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 47.4 years.

Economically, Rutledge is a working-class community. The median household income of $53,797 is below the national average. Approximately 15.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.1%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Rutledge is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $202,200, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $634 per month. Homeownership is high at 82.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Rutledge is less-educated. 21.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (93.46%).

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

ZIP Codes in Rutledge
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
37861 8,578 $53,797 $202,200 $634 4.1% 21.7% 82.0%