Union County, TN ZIP Codes
Tennessee (TN) · 3 ZIP codes · 3 cities
3
ZIP codes
20,040
population (2021)
+4.9%
pop change since 2010
47173
FIPS code
Union County ZIP code map
About Union County
Union County is located in Tennessee and contains 3 ZIP codes across 3 cities and communities.
The county's population was 20,040 as of 2021,
an increase of
4.9% from 19,109 in 2010.
The timezone is Central Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Union County is 47173.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 20,040 |
| 2010 population | 19,109 |
| Change | +4.9% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Tennessee |
| FIPS code | 47173 |
| Timezone | Central |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Union County
ZIP codes for Union County, TN (3)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 37779 | Luttrell | Union | View map |
| 37807 | Maynardville | Union | View map |
| 37866 | Sharps Chapel | Union | View map |
Demographics & statistics
16,609
Population
42.7
Median age
$58,213
Median household income
$28,020
Per capita income
$176,750
Median home value
$580
Median monthly rent
89.6%
Home ownership
13.4%
Poverty rate
4.2%
Unemployment
6,583
Housing units
15.1%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
441
Under 5
441
426
5–9
426
576
10–14
576
485
15–19
485
466
20–24
466
1,018
25–34
1,017
980
35–44
980
984
45–54
983
605
55–59
604
807
60–64
807
963
65–74
962
456
75–84
455
100
85+
100
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 3,499 | 16.6% |
| 18 and over | 13,110 | 83.4% |
| 65 and over | 3,036 | 16.8% |
| Median age | 42.7 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
95%
Two or more races
2.6%
Hispanic or Latino
1.3%
Black or African American
0.7%
Other race
0.4%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 15,978 | 95% |
| Two or more races | 438 | 2.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 213 | 1.3% |
| Black or African American | 122 | 0.7% |
| Other race | 63 | 0.4% |
Household income
Under $10k
4.8%
$10k–$15k
8.3%
$15k–$25k
7.4%
$25k–$35k
5.7%
$35k–$50k
11.4%
$50k–$75k
21.2%
$75k–$100k
13.7%
$100k–$150k
13.4%
$150k–$200k
9.9%
$200k+
4.4%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 4.8% |
| $10k–$15k | 8.3% |
| $15k–$25k | 7.4% |
| $25k–$35k | 5.7% |
| $35k–$50k | 11.4% |
| $50k–$75k | 21.2% |
| $75k–$100k | 13.7% |
| $100k–$150k | 13.4% |
| $150k–$200k | 9.9% |
| $200k+ | 4.4% |
| Median income | $58,213 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
9.2%
$50k–$100k
7.1%
$100k–$150k
22.1%
$150k–$200k
27.7%
$200k–$300k
16.2%
$300k–$500k
10.9%
$500k–$1M
6.6%
$1M+
0.1%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $176,750 |
| Median rent / month | $580 |
| Owner occupied | 89.6% |
| Renter occupied | 10.4% |
| Vacant | 28.2% |
| Single-family detached | 77.2% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 20.3% |
| Median rooms | 5.3 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.44 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.5% |
| 2010–2019 | 14.9% |
| 2000–2009 | 21.9% |
| 1990–1999 | 17.3% |
| 1980–1989 | 10.3% |
| 1970–1979 | 7.6% |
| 1960–1969 | 4.9% |
| 1950–1959 | 4.9% |
| 1940–1949 | 2.1% |
| 1939 or earlier | 15.5% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.6% |
| 1 bedroom | 4.0% |
| 2 bedrooms | 30.5% |
| 3 bedrooms | 53.9% |
| 4 bedrooms | 8.9% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 1.2% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 1.6% |
| 1 vehicle | 23.8% |
| 2 vehicles | 31.7% |
| 3 or more | 43.0% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 0.7% |
| Electricity | 83.9% |
| Propane / LP gas | 7.8% |
| Fuel oil | 0.4% |
| Wood | 7.1% |
| No fuel used | 0.1% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 3,605 | 60.9% |
| Cohabiting couple | 576 | 11.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 903 | 9.8% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 1,225 | 18.4% |
| Households with children under 18 | 2,074 | 29.1% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 2,177 | 31.4% |
| Average household size | 2.52 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 26.6% | 15.1% |
| Married | 53.7% | 55.9% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 0.7% |
| Widowed | 2.0% | 9.2% |
| Divorced | 15.4% | 19.2% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
7.8%
Some HS, no diploma
9.6%
HS graduate
40.5%
Some college, no degree
15.6%
Associate's degree
11.6%
Bachelor's degree
9.2%
Graduate / professional
5.9%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 82.7% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 15.1% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 110 | 1.4% |
| Kindergarten | 77 | 2.3% |
| Elementary school | 1,659 | 37.2% |
| High school | 754 | 28.1% |
| College / grad school | 677 | 31.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
20.3%
Construction
14.9%
Manufacturing
14.9%
Transportation & utilities
11.5%
Professional & management
11.4%
Retail trade
7.1%
Finance & real estate
4.4%
Agriculture & mining
4.2%
Arts, food & hospitality
3.6%
Other services
3.1%
Information
2.0%
Public administration
1.4%
Wholesale trade
1.2%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 34.8% |
| Service | 10.2% |
| Sales & office | 14.9% |
| Natural resources & construction | 19.1% |
| Production & transportation | 21.0% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 81.0% |
| Government | 12.7% |
| Self-employed | 6.2% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.1% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 75.7% |
| Carpool | 10.1% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 0.1% |
| Other means | 0.5% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 31.8 |
Poverty
All people
13.4%
Under 18 years
12.5%
18 and over
13.1%
Married-couple families
5.7%
Female-led households
18.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 35.7% |
| Retirement income | 23.2% |
| Supplemental Security | 5.6% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.6% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 15.1% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 41.3% |
| High cholesterol | 38.0% |
| Heart disease | 8.8% |
| Stroke | 4.2% |
| Asthma | 11.2% |
| Arthritis | 33.7% |
| Kidney disease | 3.5% |
| Pulmonary disease | 12.1% |
| Cancer | 6.9% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 13.9% |
| No physical activity | 30.5% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 36.0% |
| Fair or poor health | 21.9% |
| Poor mental health | 18.6% |
| Poor physical health | 14.9% |
| No health insurance | 19.2% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 74.7% |
| Visited dentist | 49.1% |
| Cholesterol screening | 88.8% |
| Teeth loss | 24.0% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 912 | 6.5% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 13.9% |
| Under 18 | 3.7% |
| 18–64 years | 12.1% |
| 65 and over | 30.6% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 68.0% |
| Public insurance | 33.4% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 3.5% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 15,727 | 97.0% |
| Spanish | 32 | 0.1% |
| Other Indo-European | 14 | 0.1% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 18 | 0.1% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 16,528 | 99.7% |
| Born in same state | 16,447 | 99.4% |
| Born in different state | 12,335 | 72.5% |
| Foreign born | 81 | 0.2% |
| Naturalized citizen | 81 | 0.4% |
| Not a US citizen | 56 | 53.9% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 2,476 | 14.9% |
| Italian | 1,961 | 11.8% |
| French | 1,848 | 11.1% |
| English | 231 | 1.4% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 143 | 0.9% |
| Irish | 27 | 0.2% |
| German | 22 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 39.7% |
| Internet access | 87.4% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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