Chester County, TN ZIP Codes
Tennessee (TN) · 4 ZIP codes · 4 cities
4
ZIP codes
17,504
population (2021)
+2.2%
pop change since 2010
47023
FIPS code
Chester County ZIP code map
About Chester County
Chester County is located in Tennessee and contains 4 ZIP codes across 4 cities and communities.
The county's population was 17,504 as of 2021,
an increase of
2.2% from 17,131 in 2010.
The timezone is Mountain Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Chester County is 47023.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 17,504 |
| 2010 population | 17,131 |
| Change | +2.2% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Tennessee |
| FIPS code | 47023 |
| Timezone | Mountain |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Chester County
ZIP codes for Chester County, TN (4)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 38332 | Enville | Chester | View map |
| 38340 | Henderson | Chester | View map |
| 38347 | Jacks Creek | Chester | View map |
| 38352 | Luray | Chester | View map |
Demographics & statistics
14,875
Population
37.5
Median age
$53,543
Median household income
$24,250
Per capita income
$143,020
Median home value
$260
Median monthly rent
80.9%
Home ownership
11.6%
Poverty rate
6.8%
Unemployment
4,538
Housing units
11.4%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
331
Under 5
348
439
5–9
462
464
10–14
488
623
15–19
657
725
20–24
764
848
25–34
894
757
35–44
797
914
45–54
963
388
55–59
409
502
60–64
528
767
65–74
807
311
75–84
328
176
85+
185
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 3,090 | 18.0% |
| 18 and over | 11,785 | 82.0% |
| 65 and over | 2,574 | 21.2% |
| Median age | 37.5 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
82.3%
Black or African American
11.8%
Two or more races
2.7%
Hispanic or Latino
2%
Other race
1%
Asian
0.2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 12,489 | 82.3% |
| Black or African American | 1,795 | 11.8% |
| Two or more races | 409 | 2.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 309 | 2% |
| Other race | 153 | 1% |
| Asian | 29 | 0.2% |
Household income
Under $10k
4.2%
$10k–$15k
1.8%
$15k–$25k
25.2%
$25k–$35k
6.5%
$35k–$50k
13.6%
$50k–$75k
22.5%
$75k–$100k
11.4%
$100k–$150k
11.7%
$150k–$200k
2.4%
$200k+
0.6%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 4.2% |
| $10k–$15k | 1.8% |
| $15k–$25k | 25.2% |
| $25k–$35k | 6.5% |
| $35k–$50k | 13.6% |
| $50k–$75k | 22.5% |
| $75k–$100k | 11.4% |
| $100k–$150k | 11.7% |
| $150k–$200k | 2.4% |
| $200k+ | 0.6% |
| Median income | $53,543 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
16.0%
$50k–$100k
18.2%
$100k–$150k
20.4%
$150k–$200k
16.6%
$200k–$300k
17.5%
$300k–$500k
10.1%
$500k–$1M
1.1%
$1M+
0.1%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $143,020 |
| Median rent / month | $260 |
| Owner occupied | 80.9% |
| Renter occupied | 19.1% |
| Vacant | 13.3% |
| Single-family detached | 78.9% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.3% |
| Mobile homes | 18.9% |
| Median rooms | 5.7 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.82 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.1% |
| 2010–2019 | 6.2% |
| 2000–2009 | 16.8% |
| 1990–1999 | 22.0% |
| 1980–1989 | 17.0% |
| 1970–1979 | 6.5% |
| 1960–1969 | 8.9% |
| 1950–1959 | 13.3% |
| 1940–1949 | 6.8% |
| 1939 or earlier | 2.4% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.2% |
| 1 bedroom | 1.7% |
| 2 bedrooms | 24.4% |
| 3 bedrooms | 55.2% |
| 4 bedrooms | 14.5% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 4.1% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 1.3% |
| 1 vehicle | 26.5% |
| 2 vehicles | 26.5% |
| 3 or more | 45.7% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 36.1% |
| Electricity | 44.9% |
| Propane / LP gas | 14.6% |
| Fuel oil | 0.2% |
| Wood | 4.1% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 2,621 | 61.0% |
| Cohabiting couple | 146 | 1.3% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,072 | 18.2% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 1,302 | 19.4% |
| Households with children under 18 | 1,723 | 30.1% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 1,664 | 35.7% |
| Average household size | 2.68 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 27.3% | 31.3% |
| Married | 63.2% | 50.8% |
| Separated | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Widowed | 2.0% | 8.7% |
| Divorced | 6.7% | 8.7% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
3.8%
Some HS, no diploma
6.0%
HS graduate
44.0%
Some college, no degree
28.9%
Associate's degree
5.9%
Bachelor's degree
6.9%
Graduate / professional
4.5%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 90.3% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 11.4% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 58 | 4.5% |
| Kindergarten | 147 | 4.4% |
| Elementary school | 1,567 | 42.4% |
| High school | 620 | 13.7% |
| College / grad school | 1,710 | 34.9% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
28.6%
Retail trade
19.7%
Manufacturing
17.7%
Transportation & utilities
8.3%
Construction
7.7%
Other services
5.8%
Public administration
4.4%
Finance & real estate
2.2%
Arts, food & hospitality
1.9%
Professional & management
1.6%
Wholesale trade
1.5%
Agriculture & mining
0.6%
Information
0.1%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 15.9% |
| Service | 20.4% |
| Sales & office | 29.9% |
| Natural resources & construction | 8.0% |
| Production & transportation | 25.8% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 72.3% |
| Government | 19.5% |
| Self-employed | 8.2% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 89.2% |
| Carpool | 4.5% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 1.0% |
| Other means | 0.3% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 24.6 |
Poverty
All people
11.6%
Under 18 years
20.4%
18 and over
9.2%
Married-couple families
6.7%
Female-led households
10.1%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 40.3% |
| Retirement income | 18.4% |
| Supplemental Security | 6.4% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.5% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 5.5% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 40.4% |
| High cholesterol | 37.7% |
| Heart disease | 8.4% |
| Stroke | 3.9% |
| Asthma | 10.6% |
| Arthritis | 32.4% |
| Kidney disease | 3.4% |
| Pulmonary disease | 10.3% |
| Cancer | 7.4% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 14.1% |
| No physical activity | 27.6% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 35.4% |
| Fair or poor health | 18.9% |
| Poor mental health | 17.2% |
| Poor physical health | 13.1% |
| No health insurance | 17.3% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 75.0% |
| Visited dentist | 54.1% |
| Cholesterol screening | 90.0% |
| Teeth loss | 20.0% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 604 | 7.5% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 10.9% |
| Under 18 | 0.6% |
| 18–64 years | 12.1% |
| 65 and over | 22.7% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 62.6% |
| Public insurance | 39.6% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 6.7% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 14,196 | 96.3% |
| Spanish | 120 | 0.2% |
| Other Indo-European | 109 | 0.2% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 11 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 14,672 | 99.7% |
| Born in same state | 14,593 | 98.7% |
| Born in different state | 10,373 | 65.0% |
| Foreign born | 79 | 0.9% |
| Naturalized citizen | 203 | 0.3% |
| Not a US citizen | 141 | 13.9% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 1,949 | 13.1% |
| Arab | 1,485 | 10% |
| French | 1,203 | 8.1% |
| German | 46 | 0.3% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 44 | 0.3% |
| Dutch | 29 | 0.2% |
| English | 22 | 0.1% |
| Irish | 7 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 38.4% |
| Internet access | 91.9% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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