City

South Fulton, TN

1 ZIP code  ·  Obion County  ·  Tennessee

👥4,205Population
💰$56,527Median HH Income▼ 26% below avg
🎂46.7Median Age
🏠$116,500Median Home Value▼ 58% below avg
🎓25.8%College Grads▼ 33% below avg
📊1.1%Unemployment▼ 78% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 43.5% Female 56.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 83.2%Hispanic: 4.6%Black: 9.4%Asian: 0.2%Other: 2.6%Race
White83.2%
Hispanic4.6%
Black9.4%
Asian0.2%
Other2.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
12%
18–24
6%
25–44
20%
45–64
30%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age46.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.30
Below Poverty15.7% ▲ 57% above avg
College Grads25.8% ▼ 33% below avg
Unemployment1.1% ▼ 78% below avg
No HS Diploma158 (5.6%)
HS Graduate1,200 (42.6%)
Some College438 (15.6%)
Associates293 (10.4%)
Bachelors173 (6.1%)
Graduate Degree554 (19.7%)

Education

No HS: 5.6%HS Grad: 42.6%Some College: 15.6%Associates: 10.4%Bachelors: 6.1%Graduate: 19.7%Edu
No HS5.6%
HS Grad42.6%
Some College15.6%
Associates10.4%
Bachelors6.1%
Graduate19.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 73.4%Renter: 26.6%Tenure
Owner73.4%
Renter26.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
14%
$50k–$100k
31%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
14%
$200k–$300k
12%
$300k–$500k
7%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$56,527 ▼ 26% below avg
Median Home Value$116,500 ▼ 58% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$776/mo
Total Housing Units2,127
Vacant Units305

Income Distribution

Under $25k
23%
$25k–$50k
12%
$50k–$75k
24%
$75k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
95%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
42%
15–30 min
39%
30–45 min
14%
Over 45 min
5%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
12%
1960s–1970s
19%
1980s–1990s
14%
2000+
53%
About South Fulton, TN

South Fulton is a city in Tennessee, located in Obion County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 4,205 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 46.7 years.

Economically, South Fulton is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $56,527 is below the national average. Approximately 15.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.1%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in South Fulton is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $116,500, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $776 per month. Homeownership is high at 73.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of South Fulton is moderately educated. 25.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (83.16%).

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

ZIP Codes in South Fulton
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
38257 4,205 $56,527 $116,500 $776 1.1% 25.8% 73.4%