Polk County, TN ZIP Codes
Tennessee (TN) · 10 ZIP codes · 10 cities
10
ZIP codes
17,776
population (2021)
+5.7%
pop change since 2010
47139
FIPS code
Polk County ZIP code map
About Polk County
Polk County is located in Tennessee and contains 10 ZIP codes across 10 cities and communities.
The county's population was 17,776 as of 2021,
an increase of
5.7% from 16,825 in 2010.
The timezone is Central Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Polk County is 47139.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 17,776 |
| 2010 population | 16,825 |
| Change | +5.7% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Tennessee |
| FIPS code | 47139 |
| Timezone | Central |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Polk County
ZIP codes for Polk County, TN (10)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 37307 | Benton | Polk | View map |
| 37316 | Conasauga | Polk | View map |
| 37317 | Copperhill | Polk | View map |
| 37325 | Delano | Polk | View map |
| 37326 | Ducktown | Polk | View map |
| 37333 | Farner | Polk | View map |
| 37361 | Ocoee | Polk | View map |
| 37362 | Old Fort | Polk | View map |
| 37369 | Reliance | Polk | View map |
| 37391 | Turtletown | Polk | View map |
Demographics & statistics
14,209
Population
46.1
Median age
$56,978
Median household income
$31,992
Per capita income
$117,143
Median home value
$525
Median monthly rent
80.7%
Home ownership
16.7%
Poverty rate
8.1%
Unemployment
6,076
Housing units
14.3%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
326
Under 5
302
361
5–9
334
452
10–14
420
430
15–19
399
409
20–24
379
745
25–34
690
895
35–44
830
1,062
45–54
984
654
55–59
607
540
60–64
501
894
65–74
829
508
75–84
472
97
85+
89
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2,782 | 17.8% |
| 18 and over | 11,427 | 82.2% |
| 65 and over | 2,889 | 24.8% |
| Median age | 46.1 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
86%
Two or more races
6.6%
Hispanic or Latino
5.5%
Other race
1%
Black or African American
0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.3%
Asian
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 12,928 | 86% |
| Two or more races | 989 | 6.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 831 | 5.5% |
| Other race | 152 | 1% |
| Black or African American | 68 | 0.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 51 | 0.3% |
| Asian | 21 | 0.1% |
Household income
Under $10k
6.3%
$10k–$15k
6.1%
$15k–$25k
10.6%
$25k–$35k
15.8%
$35k–$50k
13.8%
$50k–$75k
14.6%
$75k–$100k
12.6%
$100k–$150k
11.1%
$150k–$200k
4.5%
$200k+
4.6%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 6.3% |
| $10k–$15k | 6.1% |
| $15k–$25k | 10.6% |
| $25k–$35k | 15.8% |
| $35k–$50k | 13.8% |
| $50k–$75k | 14.6% |
| $75k–$100k | 12.6% |
| $100k–$150k | 11.1% |
| $150k–$200k | 4.5% |
| $200k+ | 4.6% |
| Median income | $56,978 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
13.5%
$50k–$100k
21.5%
$100k–$150k
20.9%
$150k–$200k
11.6%
$200k–$300k
12.1%
$300k–$500k
15.6%
$500k–$1M
4.2%
$1M+
0.5%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $117,143 |
| Median rent / month | $525 |
| Owner occupied | 80.7% |
| Renter occupied | 19.3% |
| Vacant | 24.1% |
| Single-family detached | 73.3% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.1% |
| Mobile homes | 22.9% |
| Median rooms | 5.5 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.36 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.4% |
| 2010–2019 | 7.9% |
| 2000–2009 | 16.9% |
| 1990–1999 | 21.1% |
| 1980–1989 | 12.6% |
| 1970–1979 | 16.5% |
| 1960–1969 | 5.7% |
| 1950–1959 | 4.0% |
| 1940–1949 | 4.6% |
| 1939 or earlier | 10.3% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.6% |
| 1 bedroom | 6.7% |
| 2 bedrooms | 31.3% |
| 3 bedrooms | 46.0% |
| 4 bedrooms | 11.6% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 3.8% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.3% |
| 1 vehicle | 25.6% |
| 2 vehicles | 32.4% |
| 3 or more | 37.7% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 57.3% |
| Propane / LP gas | 27.9% |
| Fuel oil | 2.6% |
| Wood | 7.7% |
| No fuel used | 0.6% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 3,097 | 54.8% |
| Cohabiting couple | 411 | 6.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 893 | 18.8% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 1,382 | 20.4% |
| Households with children under 18 | 1,557 | 22.9% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 1,952 | 40.1% |
| Average household size | 2.38 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 25.1% | 16.0% |
| Married | 57.4% | 59.8% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 1.2% |
| Widowed | 4.5% | 11.1% |
| Divorced | 10.8% | 11.9% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
11.2%
Some HS, no diploma
6.5%
HS graduate
36.5%
Some college, no degree
22.4%
Associate's degree
9.1%
Bachelor's degree
9.4%
Graduate / professional
5.0%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 82.3% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 14.3% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 60 | 2.9% |
| Kindergarten | 230 | 7.3% |
| Elementary school | 1,211 | 45.5% |
| High school | 718 | 28.3% |
| College / grad school | 313 | 16.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
20.5%
Manufacturing
17.9%
Retail trade
13.2%
Professional & management
9.8%
Transportation & utilities
7.9%
Construction
7.8%
Arts, food & hospitality
6.2%
Finance & real estate
5.9%
Other services
4.9%
Public administration
3.4%
Agriculture & mining
1.2%
Wholesale trade
0.6%
Information
0.6%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 26.9% |
| Service | 17.7% |
| Sales & office | 13.3% |
| Natural resources & construction | 18.7% |
| Production & transportation | 23.4% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 78.0% |
| Government | 14.7% |
| Self-employed | 7.3% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 79.6% |
| Carpool | 11.0% |
| Public transit | 0.1% |
| Walk | 1.2% |
| Other means | 1.6% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 31.7 |
Poverty
All people
16.7%
Under 18 years
24.2%
18 and over
14.6%
Married-couple families
8.2%
Female-led households
29.3%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 48.9% |
| Retirement income | 26.4% |
| Supplemental Security | 5.4% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.5% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 12.5% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 42.4% |
| High cholesterol | 38.9% |
| Heart disease | 9.0% |
| Stroke | 4.2% |
| Asthma | 10.8% |
| Arthritis | 33.4% |
| Kidney disease | 3.6% |
| Pulmonary disease | 11.5% |
| Cancer | 7.5% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 13.6% |
| No physical activity | 28.9% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 37.0% |
| Fair or poor health | 20.2% |
| Poor mental health | 17.5% |
| Poor physical health | 14.2% |
| No health insurance | 17.6% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 75.5% |
| Visited dentist | 49.7% |
| Cholesterol screening | 90.1% |
| Teeth loss | 21.3% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 738 | 8.0% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 25.8% |
| Under 18 | 9.5% |
| 18–64 years | 16.8% |
| 65 and over | 55.8% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 54.5% |
| Public insurance | 47.6% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 5.8% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 13,581 | 96.2% |
| Spanish | 131 | 1.3% |
| Other Indo-European | 82 | 1.0% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 40 | 0.3% |
| Other languages | 9 | 0.1% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 14,021 | 98.2% |
| Born in same state | 13,971 | 97.8% |
| Born in different state | 8,380 | 55.9% |
| Foreign born | 50 | 0.4% |
| Naturalized citizen | 188 | 1.8% |
| Not a US citizen | 134 | 51.6% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 2,112 | 14.9% |
| French | 1,501 | 10.6% |
| Arab | 1,428 | 10% |
| English | 153 | 1.1% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Irish | 69 | 0.5% |
| Polish | 41 | 0.3% |
| German | 33 | 0.2% |
| Norwegian | 17 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 42.4% |
| Internet access | 83.8% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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