City

Whitesburg, TN

1 ZIP code  ·  Hamblen County  ·  Tennessee

👥4,338Population
💰$46,704Median HH Income▼ 39% below avg
🎂34.5Median Age
🏠$157,400Median Home Value▼ 44% below avg
🎓23.2%College Grads▼ 40% below avg
📊25.9%Unemployment▲ 430% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 53.3% Female 46.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 92.8%Hispanic: 7%Race
White92.8%
Hispanic7.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
30%
18–24
8%
25–44
23%
45–64
23%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age34.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.62
Below Poverty23.7% ▲ 137% above avg
College Grads23.2% ▼ 40% below avg
Unemployment25.9% ▲ 430% above avg
No HS Diploma20 (0.9%)
HS Graduate950 (41.2%)
Some College622 (27%)
Associates181 (7.8%)
Bachelors144 (6.2%)
Graduate Degree390 (16.9%)

Education

No HS: 0.9%HS Grad: 41.2%Some College: 27%Associates: 7.8%Bachelors: 6.2%Graduate: 16.9%Edu
No HS0.9%
HS Grad41.2%
Some College27.0%
Associates7.8%
Bachelors6.2%
Graduate16.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 75.9%Renter: 24.1%Tenure
Owner75.9%
Renter24.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
15%
$50k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
19%
$200k–$300k
15%
$300k–$500k
13%
Over $500k
7%

Financials

Median HH Income$46,704 ▼ 39% below avg
Median Home Value$157,400 ▼ 44% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$786/mo
Total Housing Units1,729
Vacant Units75

Income Distribution

Under $25k
22%
$25k–$50k
35%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
4%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
98%
Work From Home
2%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
20%
15–30 min
42%
30–45 min
27%
Over 45 min
11%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
10%
1980s–1990s
23%
2000+
56%
About Whitesburg, TN

Whitesburg is a city in Tennessee, located in Hamblen County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 4,338 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 34.5 years.

Economically, Whitesburg is a working-class community. The median household income of $46,704 is below the national average. Approximately 23.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 25.9%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Whitesburg is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $157,400, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $786 per month. Homeownership is high at 75.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Whitesburg is less-educated. 23.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (92.78%).

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

ZIP Codes in Whitesburg
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
37891 4,338 $46,704 $157,400 $786 25.9% 23.2% 75.9%