City

Watertown, TN

1 ZIP code  ·  Wilson County  ·  Tennessee

👥7,224Population
💰$73,862Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂40.4Median Age
🏠$288,200Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓33.8%College Grads▼ 13% below avg
📊2.9%Unemployment▼ 42% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.2% Female 48.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 92.4%Hispanic: 0.6%Black: 3.2%Asian: 1.1%Other: 1.6%Race
White92.4%
Hispanic0.6%
Black3.2%
Asian1.1%
Other1.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
16%
18–24
9%
25–44
25%
45–64
31%
65+
5%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.67
Below Poverty19.4% ▲ 94% above avg
College Grads33.8% ▼ 13% below avg
Unemployment2.9% ▼ 42% below avg
No HS Diploma49 (1.2%)
HS Graduate1,623 (39.4%)
Some College544 (13.2%)
Associates512 (12.4%)
Bachelors318 (7.7%)
Graduate Degree1,072 (26%)

Education

No HS: 1.2%HS Grad: 39.4%Some College: 13.2%Associates: 12.4%Bachelors: 7.7%Graduate: 26%Edu
No HS1.2%
HS Grad39.4%
Some College13.2%
Associates12.4%
Bachelors7.7%
Graduate26.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 82.5%Renter: 17.5%Tenure
Owner82.5%
Renter17.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$50k–$100k
3%
$100k–$150k
5%
$150k–$200k
18%
$200k–$300k
25%
$300k–$500k
25%
Over $500k
22%

Financials

Median HH Income$73,862 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$288,200 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio3.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$944/mo
Total Housing Units2,918
Vacant Units211

Income Distribution

Under $25k
22%
$25k–$50k
14%
$50k–$75k
14%
$75k–$100k
19%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
92%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
16%
15–30 min
34%
30–45 min
25%
Over 45 min
26%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
4%
1960s–1970s
6%
1980s–1990s
26%
2000+
63%
About Watertown, TN

Watertown is a city in Tennessee, located in Wilson County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 7,224 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 40.4 years.

Economically, Watertown is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $73,862 is near the national average. Approximately 19.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.9%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Watertown is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $288,200, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $944 per month. Homeownership is high at 82.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Watertown is moderately educated. 33.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (92.4%).

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

ZIP Codes in Watertown
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
37184 7,224 $73,862 $288,200 $944 2.9% 33.8% 82.5%