City

Washburn, TN

1 ZIP code  ·  Grainger County  ·  Tennessee

👥3,385Population
💰$50,443Median HH Income▼ 34% below avg
🎂48.7Median Age
🏠$130,100Median Home Value▼ 53% below avg
🎓16.8%College Grads▼ 57% below avg
📊9.9%Unemployment▲ 102% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.4% Female 47.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 90.9%Hispanic: 7.7%Other: 1.3%Race
White90.9%
Hispanic7.7%
Other1.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
15%
18–24
6%
25–44
20%
45–64
36%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age48.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.72
Below Poverty19.3% ▲ 93% above avg
College Grads16.8% ▼ 57% below avg
Unemployment9.9% ▲ 102% above avg
No HS Diploma5 (0.3%)
HS Graduate1,098 (57.6%)
Some College326 (17.1%)
Associates156 (8.2%)
Bachelors149 (7.8%)
Graduate Degree172 (9%)

Education

No HS: 0.3%HS Grad: 57.6%Some College: 17.1%Associates: 8.2%Bachelors: 7.8%Graduate: 9%Edu
No HS0.3%
HS Grad57.6%
Some College17.1%
Associates8.2%
Bachelors7.8%
Graduate9.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 82.8%Renter: 17.2%Tenure
Owner82.8%
Renter17.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
21%
$50k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
11%
$200k–$300k
20%
$300k–$500k
9%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$50,443 ▼ 34% below avg
Median Home Value$130,100 ▼ 53% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$820/mo
Total Housing Units1,556
Vacant Units313

Income Distribution

Under $25k
27%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
24%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
2%
Over $200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
94%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
13%
15–30 min
19%
30–45 min
24%
Over 45 min
44%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
19%
2000+
57%
About Washburn, TN

Washburn is a city in Tennessee, located in Grainger County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 3,385 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 48.7 years.

Economically, Washburn is a working-class community. The median household income of $50,443 is below the national average. Approximately 19.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 9.9%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Washburn is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $130,100, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $820 per month. Homeownership is high at 82.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Washburn is less-educated. 16.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is primarily White (90.93%).

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

ZIP Codes in Washburn
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
37888 3,385 $50,443 $130,100 $820 9.9% 16.8% 82.8%