Carter County, TN ZIP Codes
Tennessee (TN) · 6 ZIP codes · 5 cities
6
ZIP codes
56,134
population (2021)
-2.2%
pop change since 2010
47019
FIPS code
Carter County ZIP code map
About Carter County
Carter County is located in Tennessee and contains 6 ZIP codes across 5 cities and communities.
The county's population was 56,134 as of 2021,
a decrease of
2.2% from 57,424 in 2010.
The timezone is Central Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Carter County is 47019.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 56,134 |
| 2010 population | 57,424 |
| Change | -2.2% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Tennessee |
| FIPS code | 47019 |
| Timezone | Central |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Carter County
ZIP codes for Carter County, TN (6)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 37643 | Elizabethton | Carter | View map |
| 37644 | Elizabethton | Carter | View map |
| 37658 | Hampton | Carter | View map |
| 37682 | Milligan College | Carter | View map |
| 37687 | Roan Mountain | Carter | View map |
| 37694 | Watauga | Carter | View map |
Demographics & statistics
43,715
Population
46.6
Median age
$47,832
Median household income
$29,389
Per capita income
$139,750
Median home value
$518
Median monthly rent
83.0%
Home ownership
17.7%
Poverty rate
9.0%
Unemployment
16,711
Housing units
19.2%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,052
Under 5
971
1,017
5–9
939
1,362
10–14
1,258
1,139
15–19
1,052
1,037
20–24
957
2,617
25–34
2,417
2,655
35–44
2,453
3,255
45–54
3,007
1,832
55–59
1,692
1,677
60–64
1,548
2,769
65–74
2,558
1,751
75–84
1,617
563
85+
520
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 8,263 | 17.2% |
| 18 and over | 35,452 | 82.8% |
| 65 and over | 9,778 | 23.4% |
| Median age | 46.6 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
93.3%
Two or more races
2.3%
Black or African American
1.8%
Hispanic or Latino
1.3%
Asian
0.6%
Other race
0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 41,329 | 93.3% |
| Two or more races | 1,005 | 2.3% |
| Black or African American | 785 | 1.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 592 | 1.3% |
| Asian | 248 | 0.6% |
| Other race | 238 | 0.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 91 | 0.2% |
Household income
Under $10k
5.2%
$10k–$15k
7.0%
$15k–$25k
14.5%
$25k–$35k
10.6%
$35k–$50k
10.9%
$50k–$75k
18.1%
$75k–$100k
10.4%
$100k–$150k
14.9%
$150k–$200k
2.9%
$200k+
5.5%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 5.2% |
| $10k–$15k | 7.0% |
| $15k–$25k | 14.5% |
| $25k–$35k | 10.6% |
| $35k–$50k | 10.9% |
| $50k–$75k | 18.1% |
| $75k–$100k | 10.4% |
| $100k–$150k | 14.9% |
| $150k–$200k | 2.9% |
| $200k+ | 5.5% |
| Median income | $47,832 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
12.9%
$50k–$100k
20.2%
$100k–$150k
21.3%
$150k–$200k
14.3%
$200k–$300k
16.4%
$300k–$500k
9.3%
$500k–$1M
4.6%
$1M+
1.2%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $139,750 |
| Median rent / month | $518 |
| Owner occupied | 83.0% |
| Renter occupied | 17.1% |
| Vacant | 17.2% |
| Single-family detached | 72.7% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.6% |
| Mobile homes | 20.5% |
| Median rooms | 5.7 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.33 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 3.9% |
| 2000–2009 | 14.3% |
| 1990–1999 | 18.7% |
| 1980–1989 | 10.7% |
| 1970–1979 | 14.5% |
| 1960–1969 | 7.8% |
| 1950–1959 | 9.4% |
| 1940–1949 | 6.7% |
| 1939 or earlier | 14.2% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.8% |
| 1 bedroom | 4.9% |
| 2 bedrooms | 31.6% |
| 3 bedrooms | 46.4% |
| 4 bedrooms | 13.2% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 2.1% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 7.3% |
| 1 vehicle | 25.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 39.4% |
| 3 or more | 28.2% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 4.9% |
| Electricity | 68.4% |
| Propane / LP gas | 8.7% |
| Fuel oil | 7.1% |
| Wood | 10.3% |
| No fuel used | 0.4% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 8,850 | 51.5% |
| Cohabiting couple | 866 | 5.6% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 3,487 | 18.7% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 5,166 | 24.2% |
| Households with children under 18 | 4,878 | 25.9% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 6,859 | 38.3% |
| Average household size | 2.36 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 27.1% | 18.4% |
| Married | 52.7% | 49.0% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 2.1% |
| Widowed | 4.1% | 14.0% |
| Divorced | 14.1% | 16.5% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
5.2%
Some HS, no diploma
9.0%
HS graduate
39.6%
Some college, no degree
17.9%
Associate's degree
9.2%
Bachelor's degree
10.1%
Graduate / professional
9.2%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 85.8% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 19.2% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 205 | 2.1% |
| Kindergarten | 348 | 5.2% |
| Elementary school | 3,725 | 45.0% |
| High school | 1,858 | 25.4% |
| College / grad school | 1,803 | 22.3% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
25.6%
Manufacturing
13.0%
Retail trade
11.8%
Professional & management
9.4%
Construction
8.8%
Arts, food & hospitality
6.8%
Transportation & utilities
6.7%
Other services
5.1%
Finance & real estate
4.4%
Public administration
4.3%
Wholesale trade
1.7%
Agriculture & mining
1.4%
Information
1.1%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 33.4% |
| Service | 19.4% |
| Sales & office | 17.8% |
| Natural resources & construction | 12.1% |
| Production & transportation | 17.3% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 75.6% |
| Government | 16.6% |
| Self-employed | 7.7% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.1% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 86.2% |
| Carpool | 7.7% |
| Public transit | 0.1% |
| Walk | 0.9% |
| Other means | 1.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 24.9 |
Poverty
All people
17.7%
Under 18 years
26.1%
18 and over
15.9%
Married-couple families
8.3%
Female-led households
34.5%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 47.2% |
| Retirement income | 26.5% |
| Supplemental Security | 7.9% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.4% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 17.4% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 43.1% |
| High cholesterol | 39.1% |
| Heart disease | 9.2% |
| Stroke | 4.4% |
| Asthma | 11.2% |
| Arthritis | 34.1% |
| Kidney disease | 3.7% |
| Pulmonary disease | 12.3% |
| Cancer | 7.3% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 13.6% |
| No physical activity | 31.5% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 36.8% |
| Fair or poor health | 22.2% |
| Poor mental health | 18.3% |
| Poor physical health | 15.1% |
| No health insurance | 18.5% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 76.0% |
| Visited dentist | 48.0% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.3% |
| Teeth loss | 22.6% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 3,220 | 11.1% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 23.7% |
| Under 18 | 7.6% |
| 18–64 years | 20.7% |
| 65 and over | 44.1% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 51.9% |
| Public insurance | 48.4% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 4.2% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 41,692 | 96.2% |
| Spanish | 275 | 0.3% |
| Other Indo-European | 214 | 0.2% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 51 | 0.1% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 42,990 | 98.5% |
| Born in same state | 42,786 | 97.9% |
| Born in different state | 29,100 | 62.1% |
| Foreign born | 204 | 0.6% |
| Naturalized citizen | 725 | 1.5% |
| Not a US citizen | 307 | 54.1% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 10,306 | 23.6% |
| French | 5,939 | 13.6% |
| Italian | 3,851 | 8.8% |
| English | 340 | 0.8% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 203 | 0.5% |
| Irish | 122 | 0.3% |
| German | 83 | 0.2% |
| Dutch | 50 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 41.6% |
| Internet access | 84.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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