City

Saint Joseph, TN

1 ZIP code  ·  Lawrence County  ·  Tennessee

👥876Population
💰$45,909Median HH Income▼ 40% below avg
🎂40.8Median Age
🏠$122,400Median Home Value▼ 56% below avg
🎓21.3%College Grads▼ 45% below avg
📊2.1%Unemployment▼ 57% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.1% Female 48.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 94.1%Hispanic: 0.8%Black: 2.9%Other: 1.6%Race
White94.1%
Hispanic0.8%
Black2.9%
Other1.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
17%
18–24
11%
25–44
24%
45–64
29%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.35
Below Poverty15.8% ▲ 58% above avg
College Grads21.3% ▼ 45% below avg
Unemployment2.1% ▼ 57% below avg
No HS Diploma31 (5.6%)
HS Graduate268 (48.4%)
Some College79 (14.3%)
Associates58 (10.5%)
Bachelors49 (8.8%)
Graduate Degree69 (12.5%)

Education

No HS: 5.6%HS Grad: 48.4%Some College: 14.3%Associates: 10.5%Bachelors: 8.8%Graduate: 12.5%Edu
No HS5.6%
HS Grad48.4%
Some College14.3%
Associates10.5%
Bachelors8.8%
Graduate12.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 83.1%Renter: 16.9%Tenure
Owner83.1%
Renter16.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
16%
$50k–$100k
19%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
10%
$200k–$300k
13%
$300k–$500k
21%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$45,909 ▼ 40% below avg
Median Home Value$122,400 ▼ 56% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$625/mo
Total Housing Units411
Vacant Units39

Income Distribution

Under $25k
32%
$25k–$50k
21%
$50k–$75k
12%
$75k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
93%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
25%
15–30 min
35%
30–45 min
16%
Over 45 min
23%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
14%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
15%
2000+
58%
About Saint Joseph, TN

Saint Joseph is a city in Tennessee, located in Lawrence County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 876 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 40.8 years.

Economically, Saint Joseph is a working-class community. The median household income of $45,909 is below the national average. Approximately 15.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.1%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Saint Joseph is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $122,400, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $625 per month. Homeownership is high at 83.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Saint Joseph is less-educated. 21.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (94.06%).

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

ZIP Codes in Saint Joseph
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
38481 876 $45,909 $122,400 $625 2.1% 21.3% 83.1%