City

Wartburg, TN

1 ZIP code  ·  Morgan County  ·  Tennessee

👥6,652Population
💰$56,375Median HH Income▼ 26% below avg
🎂42.2Median Age
🏠$149,100Median Home Value▼ 47% below avg
🎓14.3%College Grads▼ 63% below avg
📊12.7%Unemployment▲ 160% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 63.2% Female 36.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 81.9%Hispanic: 1.8%Black: 14.1%Asian: 0.5%Other: 1.5%Race
White81.9%
Hispanic1.8%
Black14.1%
Asian0.5%
Other1.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
8%
18–24
7%
25–44
33%
45–64
28%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.55
Below Poverty15.9% ▲ 59% above avg
College Grads14.3% ▼ 63% below avg
Unemployment12.7% ▲ 160% above avg
No HS Diploma36 (0.8%)
HS Graduate2,048 (46.3%)
Some College1,085 (24.6%)
Associates617 (14%)
Bachelors229 (5.2%)
Graduate Degree404 (9.1%)

Education

No HS: 0.8%HS Grad: 46.3%Some College: 24.6%Associates: 14%Bachelors: 5.2%Graduate: 9.1%Edu
No HS0.8%
HS Grad46.3%
Some College24.6%
Associates14.0%
Bachelors5.2%
Graduate9.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 77.8%Renter: 22.2%Tenure
Owner77.8%
Renter22.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
11%
$50k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
26%
$150k–$200k
19%
$200k–$300k
14%
$300k–$500k
10%
Over $500k
7%

Financials

Median HH Income$56,375 ▼ 26% below avg
Median Home Value$149,100 ▼ 47% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$682/mo
Total Housing Units2,054
Vacant Units274

Income Distribution

Under $25k
21%
$25k–$50k
20%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
20%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
95%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
3%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
37%
15–30 min
11%
30–45 min
19%
Over 45 min
32%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
27%
1980s–1990s
13%
2000+
53%
About Wartburg, TN

Wartburg is a city in Tennessee, located in Morgan County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 6,652 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 42.2 years.

Economically, Wartburg is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $56,375 is below the national average. Approximately 15.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 12.7%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Wartburg is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $149,100, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $682 per month. Homeownership is high at 77.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Wartburg is less-educated. 14.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is primarily White (81.9%).

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

ZIP Codes in Wartburg
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
37887 6,652 $56,375 $149,100 $682 12.7% 14.3% 77.8%