Perry County, TN ZIP Codes
Tennessee (TN) · 2 ZIP codes · 2 cities
2
ZIP codes
8,472
population (2021)
+7.0%
pop change since 2010
47135
FIPS code
Perry County ZIP code map
About Perry County
Perry County is located in Tennessee and contains 2 ZIP codes across 2 cities and communities.
The county's population was 8,472 as of 2021,
an increase of
7% from 7,915 in 2010.
The timezone is Mountain Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Perry County is 47135.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 8,472 |
| 2010 population | 7,915 |
| Change | +7.0% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Tennessee |
| FIPS code | 47135 |
| Timezone | Mountain |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Perry County
ZIP codes for Perry County, TN (2)
Demographics & statistics
7,950
Population
44.3
Median age
$58,828
Median household income
$31,910
Per capita income
$127,200
Median home value
$748
Median monthly rent
76.7%
Home ownership
15.2%
Poverty rate
9.1%
Unemployment
3,954
Housing units
11.5%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
241
Under 5
233
286
5–9
278
181
10–14
175
314
15–19
305
177
20–24
172
422
25–34
409
466
35–44
452
493
45–54
478
243
55–59
236
315
60–64
305
505
65–74
490
242
75–84
234
151
85+
147
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1,664 | 20.2% |
| 18 and over | 6,286 | 79.9% |
| 65 and over | 1,769 | 23.4% |
| Median age | 44.3 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
89.9%
Two or more races
5.2%
Asian
2.3%
Hispanic or Latino
1%
Other race
0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.5%
Black or African American
0.4%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 7,218 | 89.9% |
| Two or more races | 420 | 5.2% |
| Asian | 186 | 2.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 77 | 1% |
| Other race | 52 | 0.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 44 | 0.5% |
| Black or African American | 30 | 0.4% |
Household income
Under $10k
6.5%
$10k–$15k
3.9%
$15k–$25k
13.4%
$25k–$35k
6.8%
$35k–$50k
13.7%
$50k–$75k
23.5%
$75k–$100k
12.5%
$100k–$150k
13.1%
$150k–$200k
3.1%
$200k+
3.5%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 6.5% |
| $10k–$15k | 3.9% |
| $15k–$25k | 13.4% |
| $25k–$35k | 6.8% |
| $35k–$50k | 13.7% |
| $50k–$75k | 23.5% |
| $75k–$100k | 12.5% |
| $100k–$150k | 13.1% |
| $150k–$200k | 3.1% |
| $200k+ | 3.5% |
| Median income | $58,828 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
10.0%
$50k–$100k
27.8%
$100k–$150k
19.2%
$150k–$200k
17.3%
$200k–$300k
19.4%
$300k–$500k
4.7%
$500k–$1M
0.9%
$1M+
1.0%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $127,200 |
| Median rent / month | $748 |
| Owner occupied | 76.7% |
| Renter occupied | 23.4% |
| Vacant | 38.1% |
| Single-family detached | 64.8% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 31.6% |
| Median rooms | 5.1 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.53 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.4% |
| 2010–2019 | 6.1% |
| 2000–2009 | 16.9% |
| 1990–1999 | 21.1% |
| 1980–1989 | 10.2% |
| 1970–1979 | 16.5% |
| 1960–1969 | 9.1% |
| 1950–1959 | 6.9% |
| 1940–1949 | 4.0% |
| 1939 or earlier | 8.9% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom | 10.1% |
| 2 bedrooms | 31.2% |
| 3 bedrooms | 40.9% |
| 4 bedrooms | 12.2% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 3.4% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.6% |
| 1 vehicle | 19.9% |
| 2 vehicles | 38.5% |
| 3 or more | 39.0% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 30.7% |
| Electricity | 55.6% |
| Propane / LP gas | 9.0% |
| Wood | 4.3% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 1,810 | 65.3% |
| Cohabiting couple | 103 | 4.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 445 | 14.3% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 482 | 16.5% |
| Households with children under 18 | 642 | 20.5% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 1,172 | 42.5% |
| Average household size | 2.67 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 22.2% | 19.8% |
| Married | 63.4% | 59.9% |
| Separated | 1.0% | 2.0% |
| Widowed | 4.5% | 10.5% |
| Divorced | 9.0% | 7.9% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
9.5%
Some HS, no diploma
9.1%
HS graduate
46.8%
Some college, no degree
16.6%
Associate's degree
6.6%
Bachelor's degree
6.8%
Graduate / professional
4.8%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 81.5% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 11.5% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 101 | 3.3% |
| Kindergarten | 205 | 11.0% |
| Elementary school | 701 | 42.1% |
| High school | 502 | 29.0% |
| College / grad school | 306 | 14.6% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Manufacturing
24.6%
Education & healthcare
24.0%
Construction
12.3%
Public administration
9.0%
Retail trade
8.6%
Finance & real estate
4.8%
Arts, food & hospitality
4.8%
Transportation & utilities
3.7%
Other services
3.6%
Agriculture & mining
1.9%
Professional & management
1.8%
Information
1.2%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 27.7% |
| Service | 15.7% |
| Sales & office | 16.2% |
| Natural resources & construction | 13.9% |
| Production & transportation | 26.6% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 72.8% |
| Government | 16.8% |
| Self-employed | 10.5% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 84.0% |
| Carpool | 10.5% |
| Public transit | 1.2% |
| Walk | 0.3% |
| Other means | 0.4% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 29.2 |
Poverty
All people
15.2%
Under 18 years
26.8%
18 and over
12.3%
Married-couple families
7.2%
Female-led households
39.4%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 48.6% |
| Retirement income | 31.4% |
| Supplemental Security | 2.9% |
| Cash public assistance | 3.1% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 12.4% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 44.9% |
| High cholesterol | 41.3% |
| Heart disease | 9.9% |
| Stroke | 4.8% |
| Asthma | 11.4% |
| Arthritis | 35.5% |
| Kidney disease | 4.0% |
| Pulmonary disease | 13.2% |
| Cancer | 7.7% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 13.2% |
| No physical activity | 32.2% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 36.2% |
| Fair or poor health | 23.5% |
| Poor mental health | 18.5% |
| Poor physical health | 15.7% |
| No health insurance | 20.0% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 75.4% |
| Visited dentist | 49.4% |
| Cholesterol screening | 88.8% |
| Teeth loss | 24.7% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 472 | 8.3% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 20.6% |
| Under 18 | 5.8% |
| 18–64 years | 16.0% |
| 65 and over | 45.7% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 51.5% |
| Public insurance | 50.7% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 4.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 7,476 | 94.1% |
| Spanish | 80 | 0.9% |
| Other Indo-European | 0 | 0.0% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 80 | 0.9% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 7,839 | 98.7% |
| Born in same state | 7,798 | 98.2% |
| Born in different state | 5,156 | 67.9% |
| Foreign born | 41 | 0.5% |
| Naturalized citizen | 111 | 1.4% |
| Not a US citizen | 92 | 77.6% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 1,997 | 25.1% |
| Italian | 530 | 6.7% |
| French | 501 | 6.3% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Irish | 36 | 0.5% |
| English | 24 | 0.3% |
| Polish | 13 | 0.2% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 37.2% |
| Internet access | 81.2% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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