City

Union City, TN

2 ZIP codes  ·  Obion County  ·  Tennessee

👥16,338Population
💰$52,884Median HH Income▼ 31% below avg
🎂39.7Median Age
🏠$141,900Median Home Value▼ 49% below avg
🎓28.2%College Grads▼ 27% below avg
📊5.0%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.1% Female 52.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 71.2%Hispanic: 7.5%Black: 16%Asian: 0.3%Other: 4.4%Race
White71.2%
Hispanic7.5%
Black16.0%
Asian0.3%
Other4.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
18%
18–24
9%
25–44
26%
45–64
23%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.49
Below Poverty18.7% ▲ 87% above avg
College Grads28.2% ▼ 27% below avg
Unemployment5.0% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma125 (1.3%)
HS Graduate4,077 (41.9%)
Some College1,453 (14.9%)
Associates1,333 (13.7%)
Bachelors584 (6%)
Graduate Degree2,154 (22.1%)

Education

No HS: 1.3%HS Grad: 41.9%Some College: 14.9%Associates: 13.7%Bachelors: 6%Graduate: 22.1%Edu
No HS1.3%
HS Grad41.9%
Some College14.9%
Associates13.7%
Bachelors6.0%
Graduate22.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 60.5%Renter: 39.5%Tenure
Owner60.5%
Renter39.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
7%
$50k–$100k
23%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
18%
$200k–$300k
18%
$300k–$500k
9%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$52,884 ▼ 31% below avg
Median Home Value$141,900 ▼ 49% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$759/mo
Total Housing Units7,178
Vacant Units747

Income Distribution

Under $25k
28%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
93%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
53%
15–30 min
30%
30–45 min
7%
Over 45 min
10%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
17%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
11%
2000+
55%
About Union City, TN

Union City is a city in Tennessee, located in Obion County. The city spans 2 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 16,338 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 39.7 years.

Economically, Union City is a working-class community. The median household income of $52,884 is below the national average. Approximately 18.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.0%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Union City is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $141,900, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $759 per month. Homeownership is high at 60.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Union City is moderately educated. 28.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (71.16%).

Union City, TN offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Tennessee. Spread across 2 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Union City
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
38261 16,338 $52,884 $141,900 $759 5.0% 28.2% 60.5%