City

Sugar Tree, TN

1 ZIP code  ·  Decatur County  ·  Tennessee

👥450Population
💰$57,014Median HH Income▼ 25% below avg
🎂61.2Median Age
🏠$144,300Median Home Value▼ 48% below avg
🎓38.2%College Grads≈ Avg
📊17.5%Unemployment▲ 258% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.0% Female 50.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 98.7%Other: 1.3%Race
White98.7%
Other1.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
11%
18–24
12%
25–44
4%
45–64
23%
65+
28%

Key Indicators

Median Age61.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.46
Below Poverty33.1% ▲ 231% above avg
College Grads38.2% ≈ Avg
Unemployment17.5% ▲ 258% above avg
HS Graduate102 (34.8%)
Some College19 (6.5%)
Associates60 (20.5%)
Bachelors50 (17.1%)
Graduate Degree62 (21.2%)

Education

HS Grad: 34.8%Some College: 6.5%Associates: 20.5%Bachelors: 17.1%Graduate: 21.2%Edu
HS Grad34.8%
Some College6.5%
Associates20.5%
Bachelors17.1%
Graduate21.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 96.7%Renter: 3.3%Tenure
Owner96.7%
Renter3.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
31%
$50k–$100k
6%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
10%
$200k–$300k
28%
$300k–$500k
3%
Over $500k
8%

Financials

Median HH Income$57,014 ▼ 25% below avg
Median Home Value$144,300 ▼ 48% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units525
Vacant Units342

Income Distribution

Under $25k
27%
$25k–$50k
10%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
20%
$100k–$150k
9%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
12%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
93%
Public Transit
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
12%
15–30 min
26%
30–45 min
21%
Over 45 min
41%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
22%
2000+
51%
About Sugar Tree, TN

Sugar Tree is a city in Tennessee, located in Decatur County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 450 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 61.2 years.

Economically, Sugar Tree is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $57,014 is below the national average. Approximately 33.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 17.5%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Sugar Tree is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $144,300, which is below the national average. Homeownership is high at 96.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Sugar Tree is moderately educated. 38.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (98.67%).

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

ZIP Codes in Sugar Tree
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
38380 450 $57,014 $144,300 17.5% 38.2% 96.7%