City

Smithville, TN

1 ZIP code  ·  DeKalb County  ·  Tennessee

👥15,116Population
💰$46,713Median HH Income▼ 39% below avg
🎂42.5Median Age
🏠$183,600Median Home Value▼ 34% below avg
🎓25.9%College Grads▼ 33% below avg
📊4.6%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.0% Female 50.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 84.4%Hispanic: 10%Black: 1.6%Asian: 1%Other: 2.7%Race
White84.4%
Hispanic10.0%
Black1.6%
Asian1.0%
Other2.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
15%
18–24
6%
25–44
26%
45–64
27%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.39
Below Poverty21.5% ▲ 115% above avg
College Grads25.9% ▼ 33% below avg
Unemployment4.6% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma127 (1.4%)
HS Graduate3,811 (41.4%)
Some College1,699 (18.4%)
Associates1,188 (12.9%)
Bachelors488 (5.3%)
Graduate Degree1,896 (20.6%)

Education

No HS: 1.4%HS Grad: 41.4%Some College: 18.4%Associates: 12.9%Bachelors: 5.3%Graduate: 20.6%Edu
No HS1.4%
HS Grad41.4%
Some College18.4%
Associates12.9%
Bachelors5.3%
Graduate20.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 65.6%Renter: 34.4%Tenure
Owner65.6%
Renter34.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
9%
$50k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
21%
$200k–$300k
18%
$300k–$500k
14%
Over $500k
10%

Financials

Median HH Income$46,713 ▼ 39% below avg
Median Home Value$183,600 ▼ 34% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$768/mo
Total Housing Units7,199
Vacant Units979

Income Distribution

Under $25k
26%
$25k–$50k
26%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
92%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
35%
15–30 min
26%
30–45 min
12%
Over 45 min
27%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
17%
2000+
58%
About Smithville, TN

Smithville is a city in Tennessee, located in DeKalb County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 15,116 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 42.5 years.

Economically, Smithville is a working-class community. The median household income of $46,713 is below the national average. Approximately 21.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.6%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Smithville is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $183,600, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $768 per month. Homeownership is high at 65.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Smithville is moderately educated. 25.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (84.41%).

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

ZIP Codes in Smithville
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
37166 15,116 $46,713 $183,600 $768 4.6% 25.9% 65.6%