City

South Pittsburg, TN

1 ZIP code  ·  Marion County  ·  Tennessee

👥6,604Population
💰$53,160Median HH Income▼ 30% below avg
🎂44.2Median Age
🏠$185,000Median Home Value▼ 34% below avg
🎓22.0%College Grads▼ 43% below avg
📊10.7%Unemployment▲ 119% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.0% Female 48.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 92.8%Hispanic: 0.4%Black: 3.9%Asian: 0.6%Other: 1.8%Race
White92.8%
Hispanic0.4%
Black3.9%
Asian0.6%
Other1.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
13%
18–24
8%
25–44
23%
45–64
29%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age44.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.52
Below Poverty24.9% ▲ 149% above avg
College Grads22.0% ▼ 43% below avg
Unemployment10.7% ▲ 119% above avg
No HS Diploma30 (0.8%)
HS Graduate1,697 (42.4%)
Some College805 (20.1%)
Associates587 (14.7%)
Bachelors392 (9.8%)
Graduate Degree488 (12.2%)

Education

No HS: 0.8%HS Grad: 42.4%Some College: 20.1%Associates: 14.7%Bachelors: 9.8%Graduate: 12.2%Edu
No HS0.8%
HS Grad42.4%
Some College20.1%
Associates14.7%
Bachelors9.8%
Graduate12.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 74.3%Renter: 25.7%Tenure
Owner74.3%
Renter25.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
11%
$50k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
10%
$200k–$300k
25%
$300k–$500k
14%
Over $500k
7%

Financials

Median HH Income$53,160 ▼ 30% below avg
Median Home Value$185,000 ▼ 34% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$921/mo
Total Housing Units2,906
Vacant Units336

Income Distribution

Under $25k
19%
$25k–$50k
26%
$50k–$75k
12%
$75k–$100k
19%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
89%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
29%
15–30 min
30%
30–45 min
17%
Over 45 min
24%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
16%
2000+
57%
About South Pittsburg, TN

South Pittsburg is a city in Tennessee, located in Marion County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 6,604 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 44.2 years.

Economically, South Pittsburg is a working-class community. The median household income of $53,160 is below the national average. Approximately 24.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 10.7%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in South Pittsburg is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $185,000, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $921 per month. Homeownership is high at 74.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of South Pittsburg is less-educated. 22.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (92.78%).

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

ZIP Codes in South Pittsburg
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
37380 6,604 $53,160 $185,000 $921 10.7% 22.0% 74.3%