City

Summertown, TN

1 ZIP code  ·  Lawrence County  ·  Tennessee

👥7,133Population
💰$60,281Median HH Income▼ 21% below avg
🎂33.7Median Age
🏠$205,800Median Home Value▼ 26% below avg
🎓24.7%College Grads▼ 36% below avg
📊6.1%Unemployment▲ 24% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.3% Female 51.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 95%Hispanic: 2.8%Black: 0.9%Other: 1.1%Race
White95.0%
Hispanic2.8%
Black0.9%
Other1.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
25%
18–24
9%
25–44
22%
45–64
25%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age33.7 yrs
Avg HH Size3.11
Below Poverty12.8% ▲ 28% above avg
College Grads24.7% ▼ 36% below avg
Unemployment6.1% ▲ 24% above avg
No HS Diploma133 (3.6%)
HS Graduate1,583 (42.6%)
Some College602 (16.2%)
Associates481 (12.9%)
Bachelors369 (9.9%)
Graduate Degree551 (14.8%)

Education

No HS: 3.6%HS Grad: 42.6%Some College: 16.2%Associates: 12.9%Bachelors: 9.9%Graduate: 14.8%Edu
No HS3.6%
HS Grad42.6%
Some College16.2%
Associates12.9%
Bachelors9.9%
Graduate14.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 75.9%Renter: 24.1%Tenure
Owner75.9%
Renter24.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
7%
$50k–$100k
5%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
17%
$200k–$300k
20%
$300k–$500k
23%
Over $500k
8%

Financials

Median HH Income$60,281 ▼ 21% below avg
Median Home Value$205,800 ▼ 26% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$747/mo
Total Housing Units2,589
Vacant Units312

Income Distribution

Under $25k
16%
$25k–$50k
25%
$50k–$75k
14%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
87%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
11%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
12%
15–30 min
32%
30–45 min
32%
Over 45 min
25%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
10%
1980s–1990s
23%
2000+
61%
About Summertown, TN

Summertown is a city in Tennessee, located in Lawrence County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 7,133 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 33.7 years.

Economically, Summertown is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $60,281 is below the national average. Approximately 12.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.1%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Summertown is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $205,800, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $747 per month. Homeownership is high at 75.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Summertown is less-educated. 24.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (95.02%).

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

ZIP Codes in Summertown
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
38483 7,133 $60,281 $205,800 $747 6.1% 24.7% 75.9%