City

Townsend, TN

1 ZIP code  ·  Blount County  ·  Tennessee

👥2,800Population
💰$61,875Median HH Income▼ 19% below avg
🎂63.3Median Age
🏠$292,400Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓43.0%College Grads▲ 11% above avg
📊3.5%Unemployment▼ 29% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 44.9% Female 55.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 96.9%Hispanic: 0.3%Black: 0.1%Asian: 0.2%Other: 2.1%Race
White96.9%
Hispanic0.3%
Black0.1%
Asian0.2%
Other2.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
2%
5–17
8%
18–24
4%
25–44
12%
45–64
28%
65+
27%

Key Indicators

Median Age63.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.08
Below Poverty10.5% ≈ Avg
College Grads43.0% ▲ 11% above avg
Unemployment3.5% ▼ 29% below avg
No HS Diploma21 (0.9%)
HS Graduate626 (27.4%)
Some College324 (14.2%)
Associates330 (14.4%)
Bachelors202 (8.8%)
Graduate Degree781 (34.2%)

Education

No HS: 0.9%HS Grad: 27.4%Some College: 14.2%Associates: 14.4%Bachelors: 8.8%Graduate: 34.2%Edu
No HS0.9%
HS Grad27.4%
Some College14.2%
Associates14.4%
Bachelors8.8%
Graduate34.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 81.3%Renter: 18.7%Tenure
Owner81.3%
Renter18.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
5%
$50k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
7%
$200k–$300k
15%
$300k–$500k
22%
Over $500k
27%

Financials

Median HH Income$61,875 ▼ 19% below avg
Median Home Value$292,400 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio4.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,032/mo
Total Housing Units2,455
Vacant Units1,110

Income Distribution

Under $25k
21%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
15%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
12%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
80%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
18%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
23%
15–30 min
29%
30–45 min
23%
Over 45 min
25%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
10%
1980s–1990s
26%
2000+
58%
About Townsend, TN

Townsend is a city in Tennessee, located in Blount County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,800 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 63.3 years.

Economically, Townsend is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $61,875 is below the national average. Approximately 10.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.5%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Townsend is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $292,400, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,032 per month. Homeownership is high at 81.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Townsend is well-educated. 43.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (96.86%).

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

ZIP Codes in Townsend
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
37882 2,800 $61,875 $292,400 $1,032 3.5% 43.0% 81.3%