Smith County, TN ZIP Codes
Tennessee (TN) · 10 ZIP codes · 10 cities
10
ZIP codes
20,172
population (2021)
+5.2%
pop change since 2010
47159
FIPS code
Smith County ZIP code map
About Smith County
Smith County is located in Tennessee and contains 10 ZIP codes across 10 cities and communities.
The county's population was 20,172 as of 2021,
an increase of
5.2% from 19,166 in 2010.
The timezone is Mountain Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Smith County is 47159.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 20,172 |
| 2010 population | 19,166 |
| Change | +5.2% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Tennessee |
| FIPS code | 47159 |
| Timezone | Mountain |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Smith County
Brush Creek
Carthage
Chestnut Mound
Dixon Springs
Elmwood
Gordonsville
Hickman
Lancaster
Pleasant Shade
Riddleton
ZIP codes for Smith County, TN (10)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 37030 | Carthage | Smith | View map |
| 37057 | Dixon Springs | Smith | View map |
| 37145 | Pleasant Shade | Smith | View map |
| 37151 | Riddleton | Smith | View map |
| 38547 | Brush Creek | Smith | View map |
| 38552 | Chestnut Mound | Smith | View map |
| 38560 | Elmwood | Smith | View map |
| 38563 | Gordonsville | Smith | View map |
| 38567 | Hickman | Smith | View map |
| 38569 | Lancaster | Smith | View map |
Demographics & statistics
17,971
Population
42.9
Median age
$59,400
Median household income
$31,989
Per capita income
$223,667
Median home value
$476
Median monthly rent
78.2%
Home ownership
12.5%
Poverty rate
3.2%
Unemployment
6,163
Housing units
21.1%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
498
Under 5
389
497
5–9
389
773
10–14
603
650
15–19
508
474
20–24
370
1,218
25–34
951
1,113
35–44
869
1,499
45–54
1,171
884
55–59
691
709
60–64
554
1,101
65–74
860
508
75–84
396
166
85+
130
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 3,908 | 20.5% |
| 18 and over | 14,063 | 79.5% |
| 65 and over | 3,161 | 16.4% |
| Median age | 42.9 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
89.6%
Two or more races
4.8%
Hispanic or Latino
2.6%
Black or African American
1.8%
Other race
0.7%
Asian
0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 16,523 | 89.6% |
| Two or more races | 877 | 4.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 477 | 2.6% |
| Black or African American | 334 | 1.8% |
| Other race | 130 | 0.7% |
| Asian | 90 | 0.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 17 | 0.1% |
Household income
Under $10k
6.5%
$10k–$15k
3.2%
$15k–$25k
7.3%
$25k–$35k
6.7%
$35k–$50k
13.1%
$50k–$75k
21.3%
$75k–$100k
14.3%
$100k–$150k
14.0%
$150k–$200k
7.3%
$200k+
6.4%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 6.5% |
| $10k–$15k | 3.2% |
| $15k–$25k | 7.3% |
| $25k–$35k | 6.7% |
| $35k–$50k | 13.1% |
| $50k–$75k | 21.3% |
| $75k–$100k | 14.3% |
| $100k–$150k | 14.0% |
| $150k–$200k | 7.3% |
| $200k+ | 6.4% |
| Median income | $59,400 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
4.3%
$50k–$100k
11.6%
$100k–$150k
12.7%
$150k–$200k
14.2%
$200k–$300k
29.9%
$300k–$500k
21.6%
$500k–$1M
4.5%
$1M+
1.2%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $223,667 |
| Median rent / month | $476 |
| Owner occupied | 78.2% |
| Renter occupied | 21.8% |
| Vacant | 19.8% |
| Single-family detached | 79.1% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.1% |
| Mobile homes | 15.8% |
| Median rooms | 5.8 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.72 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 1.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 5.1% |
| 2000–2009 | 14.3% |
| 1990–1999 | 22.1% |
| 1980–1989 | 11.3% |
| 1970–1979 | 14.4% |
| 1960–1969 | 9.3% |
| 1950–1959 | 4.7% |
| 1940–1949 | 6.7% |
| 1939 or earlier | 11.1% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.7% |
| 1 bedroom | 1.9% |
| 2 bedrooms | 26.4% |
| 3 bedrooms | 48.4% |
| 4 bedrooms | 17.2% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 4.3% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.9% |
| 1 vehicle | 24.9% |
| 2 vehicles | 30.6% |
| 3 or more | 38.5% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 27.3% |
| Electricity | 62.2% |
| Propane / LP gas | 5.4% |
| Fuel oil | 0.1% |
| Wood | 3.5% |
| No fuel used | 1.4% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 3,905 | 59.7% |
| Cohabiting couple | 282 | 4.7% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,231 | 18.3% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 1,633 | 17.2% |
| Households with children under 18 | 2,127 | 29.3% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 2,486 | 31.9% |
| Average household size | 2.66 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 27.5% | 19.2% |
| Married | 52.9% | 63.3% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 2.3% |
| Widowed | 3.9% | 5.8% |
| Divorced | 14.1% | 9.4% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
2.8%
Some HS, no diploma
7.7%
HS graduate
43.3%
Some college, no degree
18.7%
Associate's degree
6.3%
Bachelor's degree
14.2%
Graduate / professional
6.9%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 89.4% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 21.1% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 224 | 9.5% |
| Kindergarten | 187 | 5.5% |
| Elementary school | 1,781 | 42.7% |
| High school | 1,063 | 24.1% |
| College / grad school | 577 | 18.2% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
21.6%
Manufacturing
16.5%
Retail trade
12.3%
Construction
12.0%
Finance & real estate
7.0%
Transportation & utilities
6.8%
Professional & management
6.2%
Other services
5.1%
Arts, food & hospitality
4.6%
Public administration
3.1%
Agriculture & mining
2.6%
Wholesale trade
1.4%
Information
0.9%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 32.0% |
| Service | 14.2% |
| Sales & office | 18.1% |
| Natural resources & construction | 11.0% |
| Production & transportation | 24.7% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 76.9% |
| Government | 14.7% |
| Self-employed | 7.9% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.6% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 83.1% |
| Carpool | 7.4% |
| Public transit | 0.1% |
| Walk | 0.1% |
| Other means | 4.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 28.9 |
Poverty
All people
12.5%
Under 18 years
15.6%
18 and over
12.1%
Married-couple families
8.5%
Female-led households
33.7%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 34.5% |
| Retirement income | 25.0% |
| Supplemental Security | 8.3% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.1% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 11.6% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 38.8% |
| High cholesterol | 35.9% |
| Heart disease | 7.6% |
| Stroke | 3.6% |
| Asthma | 10.6% |
| Arthritis | 31.1% |
| Kidney disease | 3.1% |
| Pulmonary disease | 10.1% |
| Cancer | 6.7% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 14.3% |
| No physical activity | 28.1% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 36.4% |
| Fair or poor health | 18.5% |
| Poor mental health | 17.7% |
| Poor physical health | 13.0% |
| No health insurance | 17.6% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 73.8% |
| Visited dentist | 53.2% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.5% |
| Teeth loss | 19.8% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 985 | 7.5% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 18.4% |
| Under 18 | 6.3% |
| 18–64 years | 19.1% |
| 65 and over | 34.0% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 66.4% |
| Public insurance | 36.7% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 5.5% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 17,084 | 94.3% |
| Spanish | 153 | 0.6% |
| Other Indo-European | 85 | 0.4% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 27 | 0.1% |
| Other languages | 40 | 0.1% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 17,750 | 99.2% |
| Born in same state | 17,666 | 99.0% |
| Born in different state | 13,149 | 69.5% |
| Foreign born | 84 | 0.2% |
| Naturalized citizen | 221 | 0.8% |
| Not a US citizen | 101 | 25.9% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 3,471 | 19.3% |
| French | 2,183 | 12.1% |
| Italian | 1,600 | 8.9% |
| English | 86 | 0.5% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Irish | 85 | 0.5% |
| Polish | 25 | 0.1% |
| German | 8 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 38.2% |
| Internet access | 90.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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