City

Tiptonville, TN

1 ZIP code  ·  Lake County  ·  Tennessee

👥4,450Population
💰$28,750Median HH Income▼ 62% below avg
🎂44.2Median Age
🏠$153,400Median Home Value▼ 45% below avg
🎓15.3%College Grads▼ 61% below avg
📊3.9%Unemployment▼ 21% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 71.8% Female 28.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 64.1%Hispanic: 3.8%Black: 23.6%Asian: 0.3%Other: 6.3%Race
White64.1%
Hispanic3.8%
Black23.6%
Asian0.3%
Other6.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
2%
5–17
7%
18–24
7%
25–44
35%
45–64
36%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age44.2 yrs
Avg HH Size1.98
Below Poverty17.5% ▲ 75% above avg
College Grads15.3% ▼ 61% below avg
Unemployment3.9% ▼ 21% below avg
No HS Diploma75 (2.5%)
HS Graduate1,031 (35%)
Some College970 (32.9%)
Associates421 (14.3%)
Bachelors145 (4.9%)
Graduate Degree305 (10.3%)

Education

No HS: 2.5%HS Grad: 35%Some College: 32.9%Associates: 14.3%Bachelors: 4.9%Graduate: 10.3%Edu
No HS2.5%
HS Grad35.0%
Some College32.9%
Associates14.3%
Bachelors4.9%
Graduate10.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 48.9%Renter: 51.1%Tenure
Owner48.9%
Renter51.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
15%
$50k–$100k
23%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
32%
$200k–$300k
10%
$300k–$500k
5%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$28,750 ▼ 62% below avg
Median Home Value$153,400 ▼ 45% below avg
Home/Income Ratio5.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$438/mo
Total Housing Units1,534
Vacant Units348

Income Distribution

Under $25k
49%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
10%
$75k–$100k
4%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
97%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
2%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
45%
15–30 min
7%
30–45 min
30%
Over 45 min
17%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
5%
1940s–1950s
12%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
13%
2000+
54%
About Tiptonville, TN

Tiptonville is a city in Tennessee, located in Lake County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 4,450 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 44.2 years.

Economically, Tiptonville is a lower-income community. The median household income of $28,750 is well below the national average. Approximately 17.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.9%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Tiptonville is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $153,400, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $438 per month.

The population of Tiptonville is less-educated. 15.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is majority White (64.11%).

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

ZIP Codes in Tiptonville
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
38079 4,450 $28,750 $153,400 $438 3.9% 15.3% 48.9%