Houston County, TN ZIP Codes
Tennessee (TN) · 3 ZIP codes · 3 cities
3
ZIP codes
8,317
population (2021)
-1.3%
pop change since 2010
47083
FIPS code
Houston County ZIP code map
About Houston County
Houston County is located in Tennessee and contains 3 ZIP codes across 3 cities and communities.
The county's population was 8,317 as of 2021,
a decrease of
1.3% from 8,426 in 2010.
The timezone is Mountain Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Houston County is 47083.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 8,317 |
| 2010 population | 8,426 |
| Change | -1.3% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Tennessee |
| FIPS code | 47083 |
| Timezone | Mountain |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Houston County
ZIP codes for Houston County, TN (3)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 37061 | Erin | Houston | View map |
| 37175 | Stewart | Houston | View map |
| 37178 | Tennessee Ridge | Houston | View map |
Demographics & statistics
8,064
Population
43.8
Median age
$51,957
Median household income
$27,052
Per capita income
$129,700
Median home value
$496
Median monthly rent
82.9%
Home ownership
12.1%
Poverty rate
2.5%
Unemployment
3,230
Housing units
14.3%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
139
Under 5
147
237
5–9
251
274
10–14
290
270
15–19
287
197
20–24
208
440
25–34
467
482
35–44
512
546
45–54
578
249
55–59
264
270
60–64
286
516
65–74
548
207
75–84
219
87
85+
93
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1,634 | 21.1% |
| 18 and over | 6,430 | 78.9% |
| 65 and over | 1,670 | 22.4% |
| Median age | 43.8 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
94%
Black or African American
3.4%
Two or more races
1.8%
Asian
0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.3%
Hispanic or Latino
0.2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 7,597 | 94% |
| Black or African American | 273 | 3.4% |
| Two or more races | 142 | 1.8% |
| Asian | 27 | 0.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 25 | 0.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14 | 0.2% |
Household income
Under $10k
9.3%
$10k–$15k
5.9%
$15k–$25k
7.7%
$25k–$35k
13.5%
$35k–$50k
15.5%
$50k–$75k
18.0%
$75k–$100k
13.9%
$100k–$150k
9.2%
$150k–$200k
4.6%
$200k+
2.4%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 9.3% |
| $10k–$15k | 5.9% |
| $15k–$25k | 7.7% |
| $25k–$35k | 13.5% |
| $35k–$50k | 15.5% |
| $50k–$75k | 18.0% |
| $75k–$100k | 13.9% |
| $100k–$150k | 9.2% |
| $150k–$200k | 4.6% |
| $200k+ | 2.4% |
| Median income | $51,957 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
11.0%
$50k–$100k
28.6%
$100k–$150k
16.4%
$150k–$200k
15.5%
$200k–$300k
14.2%
$300k–$500k
5.7%
$500k–$1M
8.0%
$1M+
0.6%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $129,700 |
| Median rent / month | $496 |
| Owner occupied | 82.9% |
| Renter occupied | 17.1% |
| Vacant | 26.8% |
| Single-family detached | 72.3% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.1% |
| Mobile homes | 24.8% |
| Median rooms | 5.4 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.54 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.2% |
| 2010–2019 | 6.4% |
| 2000–2009 | 12.2% |
| 1990–1999 | 18.2% |
| 1980–1989 | 15.1% |
| 1970–1979 | 22.5% |
| 1960–1969 | 8.6% |
| 1950–1959 | 5.2% |
| 1940–1949 | 2.9% |
| 1939 or earlier | 8.8% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 4.3% |
| 2 bedrooms | 26.0% |
| 3 bedrooms | 59.3% |
| 4 bedrooms | 8.8% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 0.7% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 29.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 41.8% |
| 3 or more | 26.6% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 7.9% |
| Electricity | 77.7% |
| Propane / LP gas | 8.8% |
| Fuel oil | 0.3% |
| Wood | 5.0% |
| No fuel used | 0.3% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 1,274 | 42.1% |
| Cohabiting couple | 206 | 7.5% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 547 | 20.7% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 875 | 29.7% |
| Households with children under 18 | 618 | 21.3% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 1,114 | 40.4% |
| Average household size | 2.55 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 30.2% | 19.3% |
| Married | 44.5% | 42.7% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 1.3% |
| Widowed | 4.7% | 16.4% |
| Divorced | 18.8% | 20.2% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
5.3%
Some HS, no diploma
8.4%
HS graduate
48.0%
Some college, no degree
15.5%
Associate's degree
8.7%
Bachelor's degree
9.7%
Graduate / professional
4.6%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 86.5% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 14.3% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 89 | 11.9% |
| Kindergarten | 99 | 4.5% |
| Elementary school | 821 | 52.0% |
| High school | 486 | 19.6% |
| College / grad school | 319 | 12.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Manufacturing
21.3%
Education & healthcare
15.8%
Construction
15.7%
Retail trade
12.8%
Arts, food & hospitality
8.0%
Agriculture & mining
6.3%
Professional & management
5.8%
Other services
4.0%
Public administration
4.0%
Transportation & utilities
3.5%
Finance & real estate
2.1%
Information
0.4%
Wholesale trade
0.2%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 28.2% |
| Service | 8.9% |
| Sales & office | 22.2% |
| Natural resources & construction | 17.7% |
| Production & transportation | 23.1% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 73.3% |
| Government | 15.6% |
| Self-employed | 10.3% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.8% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 74.8% |
| Carpool | 14.8% |
| Public transit | 0.5% |
| Walk | 2.9% |
| Other means | 0.5% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 42.3 |
Poverty
All people
12.1%
Under 18 years
11.0%
18 and over
12.3%
Married-couple families
3.7%
Female-led households
25.8%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 41.1% |
| Retirement income | 30.8% |
| Supplemental Security | 4.1% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.5% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 13.5% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 44.1% |
| High cholesterol | 39.4% |
| Heart disease | 9.7% |
| Stroke | 4.6% |
| Asthma | 10.9% |
| Arthritis | 35.3% |
| Kidney disease | 3.9% |
| Pulmonary disease | 12.5% |
| Cancer | 7.8% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 13.0% |
| No physical activity | 31.1% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 35.7% |
| Fair or poor health | 22.2% |
| Poor mental health | 17.6% |
| Poor physical health | 15.0% |
| No health insurance | 18.7% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 76.0% |
| Visited dentist | 50.9% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.8% |
| Teeth loss | 22.9% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 667 | 12.7% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 15.4% |
| Under 18 | 3.0% |
| 18–64 years | 13.5% |
| 65 and over | 31.1% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 57.9% |
| Public insurance | 43.7% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 3.1% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 7,778 | 93.7% |
| Spanish | 15 | 0.1% |
| Other Indo-European | 2 | 0.0% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 13 | 0.1% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 7,976 | 98.9% |
| Born in same state | 7,830 | 96.4% |
| Born in different state | 5,010 | 62.9% |
| Foreign born | 146 | 2.5% |
| Naturalized citizen | 88 | 1.1% |
| Not a US citizen | 56 | 36.7% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 1,735 | 21.5% |
| Italian | 1,036 | 12.8% |
| French | 725 | 9% |
| English | 80 | 1% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Norwegian | 5 | 0.1% |
| Polish | 4 | 0% |
| Dutch | 4 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 39.0% |
| Internet access | 84.2% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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