Fentress County, TN ZIP Codes
Tennessee (TN) · 5 ZIP codes · 5 cities
5
ZIP codes
18,850
population (2021)
+5.0%
pop change since 2010
47049
FIPS code
Fentress County ZIP code map
About Fentress County
Fentress County is located in Tennessee and contains 5 ZIP codes across 5 cities and communities.
The county's population was 18,850 as of 2021,
an increase of
5% from 17,959 in 2010.
The timezone is Mountain Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Fentress County is 47049.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 18,850 |
| 2010 population | 17,959 |
| Change | +5.0% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Tennessee |
| FIPS code | 47049 |
| Timezone | Mountain |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Fentress County
ZIP codes for Fentress County, TN (5)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 38504 | Allardt | Fentress | View map |
| 38553 | Clarkrange | Fentress | View map |
| 38556 | Jamestown | Fentress | View map |
| 38565 | Grimsley | Fentress | View map |
| 38577 | Pall Mall | Fentress | View map |
Demographics & statistics
17,581
Population
46.3
Median age
$44,777
Median household income
$25,006
Per capita income
$116,980
Median home value
$478
Median monthly rent
85.5%
Home ownership
16.8%
Poverty rate
5.3%
Unemployment
7,284
Housing units
13.9%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
495
Under 5
406
615
5–9
504
432
10–14
354
540
15–19
443
552
20–24
453
955
25–34
782
957
35–44
784
1,262
45–54
1,034
810
55–59
664
783
60–64
641
1,389
65–74
1,138
573
75–84
469
300
85+
246
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 3,406 | 22.8% |
| 18 and over | 14,175 | 77.2% |
| 65 and over | 4,115 | 19.1% |
| Median age | 46.3 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
94.3%
Two or more races
2.9%
Hispanic or Latino
1.5%
Other race
0.4%
Asian
0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.2%
Black or African American
0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 16,835 | 94.3% |
| Two or more races | 526 | 2.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 270 | 1.5% |
| Other race | 67 | 0.4% |
| Asian | 60 | 0.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 43 | 0.2% |
| Black or African American | 38 | 0.2% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 12 | 0.1% |
Household income
Under $10k
6.4%
$10k–$15k
7.9%
$15k–$25k
8.8%
$25k–$35k
13.0%
$35k–$50k
14.1%
$50k–$75k
18.0%
$75k–$100k
18.3%
$100k–$150k
7.8%
$150k–$200k
2.6%
$200k+
3.0%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 6.4% |
| $10k–$15k | 7.9% |
| $15k–$25k | 8.8% |
| $25k–$35k | 13.0% |
| $35k–$50k | 14.1% |
| $50k–$75k | 18.0% |
| $75k–$100k | 18.3% |
| $100k–$150k | 7.8% |
| $150k–$200k | 2.6% |
| $200k+ | 3.0% |
| Median income | $44,777 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
18.0%
$50k–$100k
19.0%
$100k–$150k
14.5%
$150k–$200k
14.0%
$200k–$300k
17.8%
$300k–$500k
12.9%
$500k–$1M
3.2%
$1M+
0.6%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $116,980 |
| Median rent / month | $478 |
| Owner occupied | 85.5% |
| Renter occupied | 14.5% |
| Vacant | 19.1% |
| Single-family detached | 75.4% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.1% |
| Mobile homes | 21.1% |
| Median rooms | 5.9 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.50 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.1% |
| 2010–2019 | 10.7% |
| 2000–2009 | 20.4% |
| 1990–1999 | 25.0% |
| 1980–1989 | 16.0% |
| 1970–1979 | 9.9% |
| 1960–1969 | 9.7% |
| 1950–1959 | 3.8% |
| 1940–1949 | 2.6% |
| 1939 or earlier | 1.6% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 2.2% |
| 1 bedroom | 4.5% |
| 2 bedrooms | 21.1% |
| 3 bedrooms | 52.2% |
| 4 bedrooms | 18.3% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 1.7% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 27.6% |
| 2 vehicles | 30.2% |
| 3 or more | 40.2% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 13.4% |
| Electricity | 58.0% |
| Propane / LP gas | 18.0% |
| Wood | 10.5% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 3,253 | 49.6% |
| Cohabiting couple | 454 | 9.7% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,379 | 19.3% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 2,320 | 21.4% |
| Households with children under 18 | 1,862 | 25.7% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 2,820 | 33.6% |
| Average household size | 2.57 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 28.3% | 21.4% |
| Married | 47.6% | 55.1% |
| Separated | 0.4% | 2.1% |
| Widowed | 4.8% | 7.6% |
| Divorced | 19.0% | 13.8% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
15.5%
Some HS, no diploma
8.2%
HS graduate
39.4%
Some college, no degree
14.3%
Associate's degree
8.6%
Bachelor's degree
9.9%
Graduate / professional
4.1%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 76.3% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 13.9% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 250 | 7.7% |
| Kindergarten | 139 | 2.2% |
| Elementary school | 1,550 | 46.4% |
| High school | 767 | 37.4% |
| College / grad school | 254 | 6.3% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Manufacturing
22.8%
Education & healthcare
21.5%
Retail trade
10.4%
Construction
9.8%
Other services
8.6%
Agriculture & mining
6.2%
Arts, food & hospitality
4.8%
Transportation & utilities
4.8%
Public administration
4.1%
Professional & management
3.4%
Finance & real estate
2.8%
Wholesale trade
0.7%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 25.8% |
| Service | 18.3% |
| Sales & office | 16.0% |
| Natural resources & construction | 21.2% |
| Production & transportation | 18.7% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 69.9% |
| Government | 14.8% |
| Self-employed | 15.2% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 85.4% |
| Carpool | 6.1% |
| Public transit | 0.9% |
| Walk | 1.8% |
| Other means | 2.6% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 26.7 |
Poverty
All people
16.8%
Under 18 years
16.6%
18 and over
16.5%
Married-couple families
13.0%
Female-led households
15.1%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 43.2% |
| Retirement income | 21.9% |
| Supplemental Security | 11.7% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.4% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 17.6% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 42.4% |
| High cholesterol | 38.9% |
| Heart disease | 8.9% |
| Stroke | 4.2% |
| Asthma | 10.9% |
| Arthritis | 34.5% |
| Kidney disease | 3.6% |
| Pulmonary disease | 11.8% |
| Cancer | 7.2% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 13.4% |
| No physical activity | 28.8% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 35.4% |
| Fair or poor health | 21.0% |
| Poor mental health | 18.0% |
| Poor physical health | 14.3% |
| No health insurance | 18.1% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 75.4% |
| Visited dentist | 49.7% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.4% |
| Teeth loss | 21.9% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,362 | 10.1% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 20.0% |
| Under 18 | 8.7% |
| 18–64 years | 17.2% |
| 65 and over | 37.0% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 58.1% |
| Public insurance | 47.4% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 1.4% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 16,680 | 95.2% |
| Spanish | 34 | 0.3% |
| Other Indo-European | 28 | 0.3% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 6 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 17,348 | 99.2% |
| Born in same state | 17,282 | 99.1% |
| Born in different state | 12,242 | 73.2% |
| Foreign born | 66 | 0.1% |
| Naturalized citizen | 233 | 0.8% |
| Not a US citizen | 129 | 49.9% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 2,879 | 16.4% |
| French | 2,793 | 15.9% |
| Italian | 1,775 | 10.1% |
| English | 148 | 0.8% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| German | 134 | 0.8% |
| Polish | 61 | 0.3% |
| Irish | 13 | 0.1% |
| Dutch | 6 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 39.2% |
| Internet access | 82.4% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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