City

Turtletown, TN

1 ZIP code  ·  Polk County  ·  Tennessee

👥1,699Population
💰$40,734Median HH Income▼ 47% below avg
🎂42.9Median Age
🏠$185,300Median Home Value▼ 34% below avg
🎓24.3%College Grads▼ 37% below avg
📊11.6%Unemployment▲ 136% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 58.7% Female 41.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 87.6%Hispanic: 0.7%Asian: 0.2%Other: 11.4%Race
White87.6%
Hispanic0.7%
Asian0.2%
Other11.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
17%
18–24
12%
25–44
19%
45–64
30%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.74
Below Poverty13.0% ▲ 30% above avg
College Grads24.3% ▼ 37% below avg
Unemployment11.6% ▲ 136% above avg
No HS Diploma9 (0.9%)
HS Graduate419 (41.3%)
Some College254 (25%)
Associates86 (8.5%)
Bachelors62 (6.1%)
Graduate Degree185 (18.2%)

Education

No HS: 0.9%HS Grad: 41.3%Some College: 25%Associates: 8.5%Bachelors: 6.1%Graduate: 18.2%Edu
No HS0.9%
HS Grad41.3%
Some College25.0%
Associates8.5%
Bachelors6.1%
Graduate18.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 81.8%Renter: 18.2%Tenure
Owner81.8%
Renter18.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
6%
$50k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
10%
$200k–$300k
23%
$300k–$500k
22%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$40,734 ▼ 47% below avg
Median Home Value$185,300 ▼ 34% below avg
Home/Income Ratio4.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units850
Vacant Units229

Income Distribution

Under $25k
32%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
26%
$75k–$100k
7%
$100k–$150k
9%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
92%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
17%
15–30 min
50%
30–45 min
14%
Over 45 min
19%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
8%
1980s–1990s
32%
2000+
52%
About Turtletown, TN

Turtletown is a city in Tennessee, located in Polk County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,699 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 42.9 years.

Economically, Turtletown is a working-class community. The median household income of $40,734 is below the national average. Approximately 13.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 11.6%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Turtletown is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $185,300, which is below the national average. Homeownership is high at 81.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Turtletown is less-educated. 24.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (87.64%).

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

ZIP Codes in Turtletown
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
37391 1,699 $40,734 $185,300 11.6% 24.3% 81.8%