City

Thorn Hill, TN

1 ZIP code  ·  Grainger County  ·  Tennessee

👥1,874Population
💰$44,583Median HH Income▼ 42% below avg
🎂56.4Median Age
🏠$124,000Median Home Value▼ 56% below avg
🎓14.7%College Grads▼ 62% below avg
📊5.7%Unemployment▲ 16% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.8% Female 49.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 96.2%Hispanic: 1.4%Other: 0.8%Race
White96.2%
Hispanic1.4%
Other0.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
10%
18–24
4%
25–44
23%
45–64
28%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age56.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.34
Below Poverty18.9% ▲ 89% above avg
College Grads14.7% ▼ 62% below avg
Unemployment5.7% ▲ 16% above avg
No HS Diploma20 (1.7%)
HS Graduate521 (45.2%)
Some College223 (19.3%)
Associates219 (19%)
Bachelors55 (4.8%)
Graduate Degree115 (10%)

Education

No HS: 1.7%HS Grad: 45.2%Some College: 19.3%Associates: 19%Bachelors: 4.8%Graduate: 10%Edu
No HS1.7%
HS Grad45.2%
Some College19.3%
Associates19.0%
Bachelors4.8%
Graduate10.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 78.6%Renter: 21.5%Tenure
Owner78.6%
Renter21.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
15%
$50k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
27%
$150k–$200k
11%
$200k–$300k
17%
$300k–$500k
14%

Financials

Median HH Income$44,583 ▼ 42% below avg
Median Home Value$124,000 ▼ 56% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$805/mo
Total Housing Units1,073
Vacant Units271

Income Distribution

Under $25k
27%
$25k–$50k
25%
$50k–$75k
22%
$75k–$100k
8%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
94%
Walked
5%
Work From Home
1%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
8%
15–30 min
43%
30–45 min
26%
Over 45 min
24%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
10%
1980s–1990s
27%
2000+
55%
About Thorn Hill, TN

Thorn Hill is a city in Tennessee, located in Grainger County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,874 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 56.4 years.

Economically, Thorn Hill is a working-class community. The median household income of $44,583 is below the national average. Approximately 18.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.7%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Thorn Hill is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $124,000, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $805 per month. Homeownership is high at 78.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Thorn Hill is less-educated. 14.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is primarily White (96.16%).

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

ZIP Codes in Thorn Hill
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
37881 1,874 $44,583 $124,000 $805 5.7% 14.7% 78.6%