City

Taft, TN

1 ZIP code  ·  Lincoln County  ·  Tennessee

👥1,931Population
💰$64,630Median HH Income▼ 15% below avg
🎂52.4Median Age
🏠$244,400Median Home Value▼ 12% below avg
🎓33.6%College Grads▼ 13% below avg
📊2.7%Unemployment▼ 45% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.6% Female 47.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 93.8%Hispanic: 0.7%Black: 1.5%Asian: 2.4%Other: 1.6%Race
White93.8%
Hispanic0.7%
Black1.5%
Asian2.4%
Other1.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
1%
5–17
16%
18–24
6%
25–44
18%
45–64
39%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age52.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.07
Below Poverty22.2% ▲ 122% above avg
College Grads33.6% ▼ 13% below avg
Unemployment2.7% ▼ 45% below avg
HS Graduate512 (39%)
Some College178 (13.5%)
Associates183 (13.9%)
Bachelors135 (10.3%)
Graduate Degree306 (23.3%)

Education

HS Grad: 39%Some College: 13.5%Associates: 13.9%Bachelors: 10.3%Graduate: 23.3%Edu
HS Grad39.0%
Some College13.5%
Associates13.9%
Bachelors10.3%
Graduate23.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 87.2%Renter: 12.8%Tenure
Owner87.2%
Renter12.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
10%
$50k–$100k
5%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
11%
$200k–$300k
23%
$300k–$500k
21%
Over $500k
12%

Financials

Median HH Income$64,630 ▼ 15% below avg
Median Home Value$244,400 ▼ 12% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$635/mo
Total Housing Units1,072
Vacant Units148

Income Distribution

Under $25k
28%
$25k–$50k
14%
$50k–$75k
15%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
9%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
89%
Walked
8%
Work From Home
3%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
21%
15–30 min
35%
30–45 min
24%
Over 45 min
20%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
6%
1980s–1990s
27%
2000+
62%
About Taft, TN

Taft is a city in Tennessee, located in Lincoln County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,931 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 52.4 years.

Economically, Taft is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $64,630 is below the national average. Approximately 22.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.7%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Taft is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $244,400, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $635 per month. Homeownership is high at 87.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Taft is moderately educated. 33.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (93.84%).

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

ZIP Codes in Taft
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
38488 1,931 $64,630 $244,400 $635 2.7% 33.6% 87.2%