Bedford County, TN ZIP Codes
Tennessee (TN) · 7 ZIP codes · 5 cities
7
ZIP codes
51,119
population (2021)
+13.5%
pop change since 2010
47003
FIPS code
Bedford County ZIP code map
About Bedford County
Bedford County is located in Tennessee and contains 7 ZIP codes across 5 cities and communities.
The county's population was 51,119 as of 2021,
an increase of
13.5% from 45,058 in 2010.
The timezone is Mountain Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Bedford County is 47003.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 51,119 |
| 2010 population | 45,058 |
| Change | +13.5% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Tennessee |
| FIPS code | 47003 |
| Timezone | Mountain |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Bedford County
ZIP codes for Bedford County, TN (7)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 37020 | Bell Buckle | Bedford | View map |
| 37160 | Shelbyville | Bedford | View map |
| 37161 | Shelbyville | Bedford | View map |
| 37162 | Shelbyville | Bedford | View map |
| 37180 | Unionville | Bedford | View map |
| 37183 | Wartrace | Bedford | View map |
| 37360 | Normandy | Bedford | View map |
Demographics & statistics
48,422
Population
37.9
Median age
$61,092
Median household income
$29,006
Per capita income
$232,675
Median home value
$936
Median monthly rent
82.4%
Home ownership
8.1%
Poverty rate
3.9%
Unemployment
13,567
Housing units
19.4%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,521
Under 5
1,450
1,704
5–9
1,624
1,871
10–14
1,785
1,556
15–19
1,484
1,500
20–24
1,430
3,467
25–34
3,306
3,066
35–44
2,924
3,324
45–54
3,170
1,389
55–59
1,324
1,801
60–64
1,718
2,105
65–74
2,007
1,163
75–84
1,108
320
85+
305
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 12,072 | 20.8% |
| 18 and over | 36,350 | 79.3% |
| 65 and over | 7,008 | 16.0% |
| Median age | 37.9 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
75.8%
Two or more races
7%
Hispanic or Latino
6.4%
Black or African American
6.3%
Other race
3.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native
1%
Asian
0.4%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 39,235 | 75.8% |
| Two or more races | 3,603 | 7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3,308 | 6.4% |
| Black or African American | 3,235 | 6.3% |
| Other race | 1,607 | 3.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 513 | 1% |
| Asian | 229 | 0.4% |
Household income
Under $10k
2.6%
$10k–$15k
2.5%
$15k–$25k
6.8%
$25k–$35k
9.0%
$35k–$50k
12.2%
$50k–$75k
21.2%
$75k–$100k
19.9%
$100k–$150k
16.0%
$150k–$200k
6.6%
$200k+
3.7%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 2.6% |
| $10k–$15k | 2.5% |
| $15k–$25k | 6.8% |
| $25k–$35k | 9.0% |
| $35k–$50k | 12.2% |
| $50k–$75k | 21.2% |
| $75k–$100k | 19.9% |
| $100k–$150k | 16.0% |
| $150k–$200k | 6.6% |
| $200k+ | 3.7% |
| Median income | $61,092 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
2.3%
$50k–$100k
11.0%
$100k–$150k
12.8%
$150k–$200k
12.9%
$200k–$300k
27.7%
$300k–$500k
18.6%
$500k–$1M
12.1%
$1M+
2.8%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $232,675 |
| Median rent / month | $936 |
| Owner occupied | 82.4% |
| Renter occupied | 17.7% |
| Vacant | 6.0% |
| Single-family detached | 81.6% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.5% |
| Mobile homes | 10.9% |
| Median rooms | 6.0 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.69 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.2% |
| 2010–2019 | 11.9% |
| 2000–2009 | 23.5% |
| 1990–1999 | 16.5% |
| 1980–1989 | 13.6% |
| 1970–1979 | 9.8% |
| 1960–1969 | 5.8% |
| 1950–1959 | 7.0% |
| 1940–1949 | 1.6% |
| 1939 or earlier | 10.0% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.8% |
| 1 bedroom | 6.3% |
| 2 bedrooms | 15.9% |
| 3 bedrooms | 60.0% |
| 4 bedrooms | 13.9% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 3.3% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.1% |
| 1 vehicle | 20.4% |
| 2 vehicles | 38.7% |
| 3 or more | 38.9% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 8.4% |
| Electricity | 75.8% |
| Propane / LP gas | 12.1% |
| Wood | 2.6% |
| No fuel used | 1.0% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 8,555 | 55.8% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,401 | 7.3% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 3,135 | 17.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 4,648 | 19.5% |
| Households with children under 18 | 5,951 | 29.5% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 5,192 | 31.9% |
| Average household size | 2.67 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 30.3% | 21.5% |
| Married | 50.3% | 56.1% |
| Separated | 1.1% | 1.0% |
| Widowed | 2.9% | 8.6% |
| Divorced | 15.4% | 12.8% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
5.7%
Some HS, no diploma
7.4%
HS graduate
39.7%
Some college, no degree
22.6%
Associate's degree
5.3%
Bachelor's degree
14.6%
Graduate / professional
4.9%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 87.0% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 19.4% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 412 | 5.1% |
| Kindergarten | 607 | 5.0% |
| Elementary school | 5,711 | 48.1% |
| High school | 2,709 | 25.3% |
| College / grad school | 1,565 | 16.7% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
18.9%
Manufacturing
16.7%
Professional & management
13.3%
Construction
10.8%
Retail trade
10.7%
Transportation & utilities
7.5%
Arts, food & hospitality
6.0%
Finance & real estate
4.8%
Other services
4.2%
Public administration
3.2%
Agriculture & mining
1.9%
Wholesale trade
1.6%
Information
0.6%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 31.2% |
| Service | 13.5% |
| Sales & office | 17.7% |
| Natural resources & construction | 13.9% |
| Production & transportation | 23.7% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 77.9% |
| Government | 13.7% |
| Self-employed | 7.9% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.6% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 80.5% |
| Carpool | 10.2% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 0.7% |
| Other means | 1.8% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 29.5 |
Poverty
All people
8.1%
Under 18 years
11.6%
18 and over
6.9%
Married-couple families
2.0%
Female-led households
21.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 36.4% |
| Retirement income | 24.3% |
| Supplemental Security | 5.8% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.3% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 8.5% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 36.2% |
| High cholesterol | 33.4% |
| Heart disease | 6.8% |
| Stroke | 3.2% |
| Asthma | 10.2% |
| Arthritis | 28.5% |
| Kidney disease | 2.8% |
| Pulmonary disease | 8.6% |
| Cancer | 6.3% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 14.5% |
| No physical activity | 26.1% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 35.7% |
| Fair or poor health | 16.7% |
| Poor mental health | 17.2% |
| Poor physical health | 11.7% |
| No health insurance | 17.6% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 75.1% |
| Visited dentist | 55.2% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.5% |
| Teeth loss | 17.9% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 2,835 | 8.3% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 17.3% |
| Under 18 | 3.4% |
| 18–64 years | 15.0% |
| 65 and over | 43.5% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 68.0% |
| Public insurance | 35.0% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 5.3% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 45,451 | 94.9% |
| Spanish | 2,070 | 2.0% |
| Other Indo-European | 2,011 | 1.7% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 18 | 0.1% |
| Other languages | 20 | 0.1% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 45,260 | 96.4% |
| Born in same state | 44,820 | 95.7% |
| Born in different state | 30,606 | 65.5% |
| Foreign born | 440 | 0.7% |
| Naturalized citizen | 3,162 | 3.6% |
| Not a US citizen | 735 | 42.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 9,397 | 19.4% |
| Italian | 4,431 | 9.2% |
| French | 4,039 | 8.3% |
| English | 381 | 0.8% |
| Polish | 176 | 0.4% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| German | 80 | 0.2% |
| Dutch | 44 | 0.1% |
| Irish | 41 | 0.1% |
| Norwegian | 28 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 37.2% |
| Internet access | 90.2% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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