City

Wilder, TN

1 ZIP code  ·  Fentress County  ·  Tennessee

👥476Population
💰$55,136Median HH Income▼ 28% below avg
🎂41.2Median Age
🎓18.0%College Grads▼ 54% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 67.0% Female 33.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 100%Race
White100.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
9%
5–17
23%
25–44
28%
45–64
23%
65+
5%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.83
Below Poverty25.6% ▲ 156% above avg
College Grads18.0% ▼ 54% below avg
HS Graduate33 (12.1%)
Some College95 (34.9%)
Associates95 (34.9%)
Graduate Degree49 (18%)

Education

HS Grad: 12.1%Some College: 34.9%Associates: 34.9%Graduate: 18%Edu
HS Grad12.1%
Some College34.9%
Associates34.9%
Graduate18.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 97.6%Renter: 2.4%Tenure
Owner97.6%
Renter2.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
15%
$50k–$100k
32%
$100k–$150k
5%
$150k–$200k
34%
$200k–$300k
14%

Financials

Median HH Income$55,136 ▼ 28% below avg
Total Housing Units168

Income Distribution

Under $25k
30%
$25k–$50k
11%
$50k–$75k
37%
$75k–$100k
16%
$150k–$200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
100%

Commute Time

30–45 min
27%
Over 45 min
73%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1960s–1970s
5%
1980s–1990s
29%
2000+
66%
About Wilder, TN

Wilder is a city in Tennessee, located in Fentress County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 476 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 41.2 years.

Economically, Wilder is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $55,136 is below the national average. Approximately 25.6% of residents live below the poverty line.

The population of Wilder is less-educated. 18.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is primarily White (100%).

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

ZIP Codes in Wilder
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
38589 476 $55,136 0.0% 18.0% 97.6%