City

Unicoi, TN

1 ZIP code  ·  Unicoi County  ·  Tennessee

👥4,784Population
💰$50,469Median HH Income▼ 34% below avg
🎂51.5Median Age
🏠$199,500Median Home Value▼ 28% below avg
🎓37.5%College Grads≈ Avg
📊6.2%Unemployment▲ 26% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.8% Female 49.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 84.7%Hispanic: 9.5%Black: 0.4%Asian: 0.6%Other: 4.6%Race
White84.7%
Hispanic9.5%
Black0.4%
Asian0.6%
Other4.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
7%
18–24
6%
25–44
20%
45–64
35%
65+
12%

Key Indicators

Median Age51.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.14
Below Poverty11.8% ▲ 18% above avg
College Grads37.5% ≈ Avg
Unemployment6.2% ▲ 26% above avg
No HS Diploma91 (2.6%)
HS Graduate1,130 (32.6%)
Some College518 (15%)
Associates424 (12.3%)
Bachelors306 (8.8%)
Graduate Degree992 (28.7%)

Education

No HS: 2.6%HS Grad: 32.6%Some College: 15%Associates: 12.3%Bachelors: 8.8%Graduate: 28.7%Edu
No HS2.6%
HS Grad32.6%
Some College15.0%
Associates12.3%
Bachelors8.8%
Graduate28.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 69.9%Renter: 30.1%Tenure
Owner69.9%
Renter30.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
12%
$50k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
9%
$150k–$200k
18%
$200k–$300k
15%
$300k–$500k
23%
Over $500k
11%

Financials

Median HH Income$50,469 ▼ 34% below avg
Median Home Value$199,500 ▼ 28% below avg
Home/Income Ratio4.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$698/mo
Total Housing Units2,297
Vacant Units106

Income Distribution

Under $25k
26%
$25k–$50k
22%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
87%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
11%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
11%
15–30 min
48%
30–45 min
23%
Over 45 min
19%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
22%
2000+
55%
About Unicoi, TN

Unicoi is a city in Tennessee, located in Unicoi County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 4,784 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 51.5 years.

Economically, Unicoi is a working-class community. The median household income of $50,469 is below the national average. Approximately 11.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.2%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Unicoi is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $199,500, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $698 per month. Homeownership is high at 69.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Unicoi is moderately educated. 37.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (84.72%).

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

ZIP Codes in Unicoi
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
37692 4,784 $50,469 $199,500 $698 6.2% 37.5% 69.9%