City

Speedwell, TN

1 ZIP code  ·  Claiborne County  ·  Tennessee

👥3,866Population
💰$49,138Median HH Income▼ 36% below avg
🎂51.3Median Age
🏠$144,500Median Home Value▼ 48% below avg
🎓21.7%College Grads▼ 44% below avg
📊5.8%Unemployment▲ 19% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.4% Female 47.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 98.4%Black: 0.1%Other: 1.5%Race
White98.4%
Black0.1%
Other1.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
15%
18–24
7%
25–44
13%
45–64
38%
65+
13%

Key Indicators

Median Age51.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.46
Below Poverty17.3% ▲ 73% above avg
College Grads21.7% ▼ 44% below avg
Unemployment5.8% ▲ 19% above avg
HS Graduate1,128 (45.6%)
Some College543 (22%)
Associates264 (10.7%)
Bachelors227 (9.2%)
Graduate Degree309 (12.5%)

Education

HS Grad: 45.6%Some College: 22%Associates: 10.7%Bachelors: 9.2%Graduate: 12.5%Edu
HS Grad45.6%
Some College22.0%
Associates10.7%
Bachelors9.2%
Graduate12.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

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

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
17%
$50k–$100k
21%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
13%
$200k–$300k
16%
$300k–$500k
14%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$49,138 ▼ 36% below avg
Median Home Value$144,500 ▼ 48% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$671/mo
Total Housing Units2,262
Vacant Units690

Income Distribution

Under $25k
26%
$25k–$50k
24%
$50k–$75k
21%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
86%
Work From Home
14%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
11%
15–30 min
35%
30–45 min
20%
Over 45 min
34%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
22%
1980s–1990s
18%
2000+
54%
About Speedwell, TN

Speedwell is a city in Tennessee, located in Claiborne County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 3,866 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 51.3 years.

Economically, Speedwell is a working-class community. The median household income of $49,138 is below the national average. Approximately 17.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.8%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Speedwell is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $144,500, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $671 per month. Homeownership is high at 84.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Speedwell is less-educated. 21.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (98.4%).

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

ZIP Codes in Speedwell
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
37870 3,866 $49,138 $144,500 $671 5.8% 21.7% 84.9%