Macon County, TN ZIP Codes
Tennessee (TN) · 2 ZIP codes · 2 cities
2
ZIP codes
25,699
population (2021)
+15.5%
pop change since 2010
47111
FIPS code
Macon County ZIP code map
About Macon County
Macon County is located in Tennessee and contains 2 ZIP codes across 2 cities and communities.
The county's population was 25,699 as of 2021,
an increase of
15.5% from 22,248 in 2010.
The timezone is Mountain Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Macon County is 47111.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 25,699 |
| 2010 population | 22,248 |
| Change | +15.5% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Tennessee |
| FIPS code | 47111 |
| Timezone | Mountain |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Macon County
ZIP codes for Macon County, TN (2)
Demographics & statistics
19,973
Population
39.6
Median age
$50,381
Median household income
$25,276
Per capita income
$168,350
Median home value
$767
Median monthly rent
70.9%
Home ownership
21.5%
Poverty rate
5.8%
Unemployment
6,742
Housing units
11.4%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
628
Under 5
632
850
5–9
856
678
10–14
682
457
15–19
460
666
20–24
670
1,285
25–34
1,294
1,120
35–44
1,128
1,204
45–54
1,212
869
55–59
874
529
60–64
533
961
65–74
967
557
75–84
560
150
85+
151
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 4,907 | 25.0% |
| 18 and over | 15,066 | 75.0% |
| 65 and over | 3,346 | 17.1% |
| Median age | 39.6 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
86.2%
Two or more races
5.8%
Hispanic or Latino
5.3%
Other race
1.7%
Black or African American
0.8%
Asian
0.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 18,168 | 86.2% |
| Two or more races | 1,216 | 5.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,111 | 5.3% |
| Other race | 362 | 1.7% |
| Black or African American | 178 | 0.8% |
| Asian | 28 | 0.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 21 | 0.1% |
Household income
Under $10k
7.2%
$10k–$15k
11.3%
$15k–$25k
13.0%
$25k–$35k
8.9%
$35k–$50k
13.4%
$50k–$75k
17.1%
$75k–$100k
10.8%
$100k–$150k
11.4%
$150k–$200k
4.8%
$200k+
2.4%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 7.2% |
| $10k–$15k | 11.3% |
| $15k–$25k | 13.0% |
| $25k–$35k | 8.9% |
| $35k–$50k | 13.4% |
| $50k–$75k | 17.1% |
| $75k–$100k | 10.8% |
| $100k–$150k | 11.4% |
| $150k–$200k | 4.8% |
| $200k+ | 2.4% |
| Median income | $50,381 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
11.5%
$50k–$100k
19.4%
$100k–$150k
13.1%
$150k–$200k
15.6%
$200k–$300k
22.0%
$300k–$500k
13.1%
$500k–$1M
2.5%
$1M+
3.0%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $168,350 |
| Median rent / month | $767 |
| Owner occupied | 70.9% |
| Renter occupied | 29.1% |
| Vacant | 19.7% |
| Single-family detached | 69.3% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.5% |
| Mobile homes | 20.5% |
| Median rooms | 5.6 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.47 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.3% |
| 2010–2019 | 9.6% |
| 2000–2009 | 13.4% |
| 1990–1999 | 17.4% |
| 1980–1989 | 11.7% |
| 1970–1979 | 16.9% |
| 1960–1969 | 15.2% |
| 1950–1959 | 4.7% |
| 1940–1949 | 4.9% |
| 1939 or earlier | 6.1% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.7% |
| 1 bedroom | 7.1% |
| 2 bedrooms | 25.0% |
| 3 bedrooms | 51.8% |
| 4 bedrooms | 12.1% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 3.4% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.8% |
| 1 vehicle | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 32.7% |
| 3 or more | 29.5% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 17.0% |
| Electricity | 68.6% |
| Propane / LP gas | 7.8% |
| Fuel oil | 0.1% |
| Wood | 5.8% |
| No fuel used | 0.2% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 3,791 | 48.7% |
| Cohabiting couple | 385 | 4.7% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,287 | 17.2% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 1,978 | 29.5% |
| Households with children under 18 | 2,416 | 31.2% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 2,355 | 31.7% |
| Average household size | 2.64 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 27.5% | 18.0% |
| Married | 54.0% | 47.7% |
| Separated | 3.1% | 5.2% |
| Widowed | 2.9% | 17.1% |
| Divorced | 12.5% | 12.1% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
8.3%
Some HS, no diploma
10.3%
HS graduate
49.9%
Some college, no degree
13.6%
Associate's degree
6.6%
Bachelor's degree
7.4%
Graduate / professional
4.1%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 81.4% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 11.4% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 304 | 5.4% |
| Kindergarten | 376 | 7.7% |
| Elementary school | 2,045 | 50.1% |
| High school | 775 | 17.7% |
| College / grad school | 793 | 19.2% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
21.4%
Manufacturing
19.0%
Construction
12.0%
Retail trade
11.3%
Agriculture & mining
5.8%
Public administration
5.2%
Other services
5.0%
Transportation & utilities
4.8%
Arts, food & hospitality
4.6%
Finance & real estate
4.5%
Professional & management
3.6%
Wholesale trade
2.1%
Information
1.0%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 24.4% |
| Service | 16.1% |
| Sales & office | 17.5% |
| Natural resources & construction | 17.6% |
| Production & transportation | 24.7% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 76.4% |
| Government | 14.9% |
| Self-employed | 8.7% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 80.0% |
| Carpool | 13.0% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 1.0% |
| Other means | 2.3% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 32.1 |
Poverty
All people
21.5%
Under 18 years
24.5%
18 and over
20.5%
Married-couple families
7.0%
Female-led households
42.8%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 38.2% |
| Retirement income | 18.3% |
| Supplemental Security | 8.4% |
| Cash public assistance | 3.6% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 17.1% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 41.8% |
| High cholesterol | 37.8% |
| Heart disease | 8.9% |
| Stroke | 4.3% |
| Asthma | 11.2% |
| Arthritis | 33.6% |
| Kidney disease | 3.7% |
| Pulmonary disease | 12.0% |
| Cancer | 7.1% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 13.5% |
| No physical activity | 32.1% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 36.7% |
| Fair or poor health | 22.1% |
| Poor mental health | 18.4% |
| Poor physical health | 14.8% |
| No health insurance | 20.0% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 74.9% |
| Visited dentist | 48.5% |
| Cholesterol screening | 88.5% |
| Teeth loss | 23.9% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 982 | 6.4% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 17.7% |
| Under 18 | 2.4% |
| 18–64 years | 19.8% |
| 65 and over | 34.3% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 55.7% |
| Public insurance | 47.2% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 1.8% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 18,713 | 95.0% |
| Spanish | 415 | 1.6% |
| Other Indo-European | 415 | 1.6% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 19,565 | 98.4% |
| Born in same state | 19,486 | 98.2% |
| Born in different state | 14,411 | 69.5% |
| Foreign born | 79 | 0.3% |
| Naturalized citizen | 408 | 1.6% |
| Not a US citizen | 57 | 21.9% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 6,013 | 30.1% |
| French | 2,735 | 13.7% |
| Italian | 1,321 | 6.6% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 116 | 0.6% |
| Norwegian | 14 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 37.3% |
| Internet access | 88.4% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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