Meigs County, TN ZIP Codes
Tennessee (TN) · 3 ZIP codes · 3 cities
3
ZIP codes
13,049
population (2021)
+11.0%
pop change since 2010
47121
FIPS code
Meigs County ZIP code map
About Meigs County
Meigs County is located in Tennessee and contains 3 ZIP codes across 3 cities and communities.
The county's population was 13,049 as of 2021,
an increase of
11% from 11,753 in 2010.
The timezone is Central Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Meigs County is 47121.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 13,049 |
| 2010 population | 11,753 |
| Change | +11.0% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Tennessee |
| FIPS code | 47121 |
| Timezone | Central |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Meigs County
ZIP codes for Meigs County, TN (3)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 37322 | Decatur | Meigs | View map |
| 37336 | Georgetown | Meigs | View map |
| 37880 | Ten Mile | Meigs | View map |
Demographics & statistics
13,516
Population
45.2
Median age
$58,146
Median household income
$26,326
Per capita income
$176,200
Median home value
$889
Median monthly rent
82.2%
Home ownership
14.3%
Poverty rate
9.7%
Unemployment
4,740
Housing units
14.4%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
369
Under 5
385
392
5–9
409
360
10–14
376
348
15–19
364
382
20–24
398
735
25–34
768
715
35–44
746
992
45–54
1,035
562
55–59
587
396
60–64
414
852
65–74
890
387
75–84
403
123
85+
128
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Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2,789 | 20.4% |
| 18 and over | 10,727 | 79.6% |
| 65 and over | 2,783 | 20.0% |
| Median age | 45.2 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
90.5%
Two or more races
4%
Black or African American
2.5%
Hispanic or Latino
2.5%
Other race
0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 12,538 | 90.5% |
| Two or more races | 551 | 4% |
| Black or African American | 353 | 2.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 344 | 2.5% |
| Other race | 67 | 0.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 7 | 0.1% |
Household income
Under $10k
6.0%
$10k–$15k
4.9%
$15k–$25k
11.0%
$25k–$35k
6.1%
$35k–$50k
12.8%
$50k–$75k
23.5%
$75k–$100k
12.9%
$100k–$150k
15.8%
$150k–$200k
4.7%
$200k+
2.5%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 6.0% |
| $10k–$15k | 4.9% |
| $15k–$25k | 11.0% |
| $25k–$35k | 6.1% |
| $35k–$50k | 12.8% |
| $50k–$75k | 23.5% |
| $75k–$100k | 12.9% |
| $100k–$150k | 15.8% |
| $150k–$200k | 4.7% |
| $200k+ | 2.5% |
| Median income | $58,146 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
10.5%
$50k–$100k
12.5%
$100k–$150k
15.6%
$150k–$200k
20.3%
$200k–$300k
23.0%
$300k–$500k
13.9%
$500k–$1M
4.2%
$1M+
0.2%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $176,200 |
| Median rent / month | $889 |
| Owner occupied | 82.2% |
| Renter occupied | 17.8% |
| Vacant | 8.7% |
| Single-family detached | 66.1% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.1% |
| Mobile homes | 29.0% |
| Median rooms | 5.7 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.49 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 1.8% |
| 2010–2019 | 9.4% |
| 2000–2009 | 21.5% |
| 1990–1999 | 21.6% |
| 1980–1989 | 15.1% |
| 1970–1979 | 17.3% |
| 1960–1969 | 5.7% |
| 1950–1959 | 3.0% |
| 1940–1949 | 1.4% |
| 1939 or earlier | 3.4% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 5.3% |
| 2 bedrooms | 21.0% |
| 3 bedrooms | 56.3% |
| 4 bedrooms | 14.0% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 2.5% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.7% |
| 1 vehicle | 26.6% |
| 2 vehicles | 33.8% |
| 3 or more | 36.9% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 4.6% |
| Electricity | 79.4% |
| Propane / LP gas | 11.5% |
| Fuel oil | 0.1% |
| Wood | 3.0% |
| Solar | 0.3% |
| No fuel used | 1.0% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 2,880 | 56.2% |
| Cohabiting couple | 341 | 5.6% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 976 | 17.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 1,154 | 20.9% |
| Households with children under 18 | 1,593 | 30.6% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 1,931 | 34.8% |
| Average household size | 2.52 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 21.2% | 15.5% |
| Married | 57.7% | 58.0% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 3.4% |
| Widowed | 3.0% | 12.2% |
| Divorced | 16.0% | 11.0% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
5.2%
Some HS, no diploma
11.2%
HS graduate
43.3%
Some college, no degree
21.2%
Associate's degree
4.8%
Bachelor's degree
9.3%
Graduate / professional
5.1%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 83.7% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 14.4% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 185 | 6.9% |
| Kindergarten | 241 | 10.9% |
| Elementary school | 1,121 | 41.1% |
| High school | 660 | 24.7% |
| College / grad school | 406 | 16.5% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Manufacturing
26.8%
Education & healthcare
15.7%
Construction
12.3%
Professional & management
8.6%
Retail trade
8.2%
Transportation & utilities
7.1%
Arts, food & hospitality
6.8%
Other services
5.3%
Finance & real estate
4.2%
Wholesale trade
2.1%
Public administration
2.0%
Agriculture & mining
1.1%
Information
0.2%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 28.2% |
| Service | 15.7% |
| Sales & office | 16.8% |
| Natural resources & construction | 14.9% |
| Production & transportation | 24.5% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 84.1% |
| Government | 9.7% |
| Self-employed | 6.0% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.3% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 77.9% |
| Carpool | 9.2% |
| Public transit | 0.4% |
| Walk | 0.2% |
| Other means | 3.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 28.7 |
Poverty
All people
14.3%
Under 18 years
16.1%
18 and over
13.9%
Married-couple families
4.9%
Female-led households
43.2%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 42.8% |
| Retirement income | 29.5% |
| Supplemental Security | 4.2% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.1% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 17.7% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 39.4% |
| High cholesterol | 37.0% |
| Heart disease | 7.7% |
| Stroke | 3.6% |
| Asthma | 10.5% |
| Arthritis | 31.1% |
| Kidney disease | 3.1% |
| Pulmonary disease | 9.9% |
| Cancer | 7.0% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 14.8% |
| No physical activity | 26.9% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 34.5% |
| Fair or poor health | 17.7% |
| Poor mental health | 17.4% |
| Poor physical health | 12.6% |
| No health insurance | 16.7% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 74.8% |
| Visited dentist | 55.2% |
| Cholesterol screening | 90.2% |
| Teeth loss | 17.8% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 929 | 8.1% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 19.6% |
| Under 18 | 5.4% |
| 18–64 years | 18.5% |
| 65 and over | 37.1% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 58.5% |
| Public insurance | 40.9% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 5.2% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 12,762 | 94.7% |
| Spanish | 28 | 0.2% |
| Other Indo-European | 28 | 0.2% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 13,284 | 98.2% |
| Born in same state | 13,209 | 97.6% |
| Born in different state | 8,654 | 65.0% |
| Foreign born | 75 | 0.7% |
| Naturalized citizen | 232 | 1.8% |
| Not a US citizen | 170 | 73.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 1,443 | 10.7% |
| Arab | 1,217 | 9% |
| French | 1,211 | 9% |
| English | 266 | 2% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 87 | 0.6% |
| German | 51 | 0.4% |
| Dutch | 39 | 0.3% |
| Irish | 5 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 39.4% |
| Internet access | 90.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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