City

Sewanee, TN

2 ZIP codes  ·  Franklin County  ·  Tennessee

👥4,323Population
💰$78,538Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂24.6Median Age
🏠$323,700Median Home Value▲ 16% above avg
🎓63.5%College Grads▲ 64% above avg
📊3.0%Unemployment▼ 38% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.7% Female 50.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 86.8%Hispanic: 4.8%Black: 2.3%Asian: 0.7%Other: 5.4%Race
White86.8%
Hispanic4.8%
Black2.3%
Asian0.7%
Other5.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
2%
5–17
6%
18–24
46%
25–44
11%
45–64
15%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age24.6 yrs
Avg HH Size-5.42
Below Poverty5.8% ▼ 42% below avg
College Grads63.5% ▲ 64% above avg
Unemployment3.0% ▼ 38% below avg
HS Graduate251 (15.7%)
Some College129 (8%)
Associates123 (7.7%)
Bachelors41 (2.6%)
Graduate Degree1,059 (66.1%)

Education

HS Grad: 15.7%Some College: 8%Associates: 7.7%Bachelors: 2.6%Graduate: 66.1%Edu
HS Grad15.7%
Some College8.0%
Associates7.7%
Bachelors2.6%
Graduate66.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 84.9%Renter: 15.1%Tenure
Owner84.9%
Renter15.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
4%
$50k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
6%
$150k–$200k
6%
$200k–$300k
16%
$300k–$500k
35%
Over $500k
21%

Financials

Median HH Income$78,538 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$323,700 ▲ 16% above avg
Home/Income Ratio4.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,238/mo
Total Housing Units1,282
Vacant Units220

Income Distribution

Under $25k
14%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
14%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
19%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
65%
Walked
26%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
68%
15–30 min
15%
30–45 min
6%
Over 45 min
10%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
21%
2000+
57%
About Sewanee, TN

Sewanee is a city in Tennessee, located in Franklin County. The city spans 2 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 4,323 residents. It is a young city, with a median age of 24.59 years.

Economically, Sewanee is a middle-income community. The median household income of $78,538 is near the national average. Approximately 5.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.0%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Sewanee is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $323,700, which is above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,238 per month. Homeownership is high at 84.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Sewanee is highly educated. 63.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — significantly above the national average. The community is primarily White (86.81%).

Sewanee, TN offers residents above-average earning potential within Tennessee. Spread across 2 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Sewanee
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
37375 3,997 $78,538 $323,700 $1,238 3.3% 68.6% 84.9%