White County, TN ZIP Codes
Tennessee (TN) · 4 ZIP codes · 4 cities
4
ZIP codes
27,650
population (2021)
+7.0%
pop change since 2010
47185
FIPS code
White County ZIP code map
About White County
White County is located in Tennessee and contains 4 ZIP codes across 4 cities and communities.
The county's population was 27,650 as of 2021,
an increase of
7% from 25,841 in 2010.
The timezone is Mountain Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for White County is 47185.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 27,650 |
| 2010 population | 25,841 |
| Change | +7.0% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Tennessee |
| FIPS code | 47185 |
| Timezone | Mountain |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in White County
ZIP codes for White County, TN (4)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 38559 | Doyle | White | View map |
| 38579 | Quebeck | White | View map |
| 38583 | Sparta | White | View map |
| 38587 | Walling | White | View map |
Demographics & statistics
29,283
Population
43.2
Median age
$49,684
Median household income
$26,679
Per capita income
$150,150
Median home value
$1,025
Median monthly rent
82.7%
Home ownership
23.3%
Poverty rate
6.5%
Unemployment
10,343
Housing units
17.0%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
800
Under 5
870
947
5–9
1,030
797
10–14
868
806
15–19
877
800
20–24
871
1,531
25–34
1,665
1,682
35–44
1,830
1,735
45–54
1,888
869
55–59
946
1,070
60–64
1,163
1,827
65–74
1,988
880
75–84
957
281
85+
305
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 6,332 | 25.4% |
| 18 and over | 22,951 | 74.7% |
| 65 and over | 6,238 | 20.7% |
| Median age | 43.2 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
92.9%
Two or more races
2.7%
Black or African American
1.8%
Hispanic or Latino
1.3%
Other race
0.5%
Asian
0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 27,561 | 92.9% |
| Two or more races | 789 | 2.7% |
| Black or African American | 538 | 1.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 377 | 1.3% |
| Other race | 149 | 0.5% |
| Asian | 114 | 0.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 67 | 0.2% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 65 | 0.2% |
Household income
Under $10k
6.0%
$10k–$15k
12.6%
$15k–$25k
7.7%
$25k–$35k
10.4%
$35k–$50k
22.4%
$50k–$75k
13.0%
$75k–$100k
10.0%
$100k–$150k
9.2%
$150k–$200k
4.7%
$200k+
4.1%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 6.0% |
| $10k–$15k | 12.6% |
| $15k–$25k | 7.7% |
| $25k–$35k | 10.4% |
| $35k–$50k | 22.4% |
| $50k–$75k | 13.0% |
| $75k–$100k | 10.0% |
| $100k–$150k | 9.2% |
| $150k–$200k | 4.7% |
| $200k+ | 4.1% |
| Median income | $49,684 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
6.9%
$50k–$100k
23.1%
$100k–$150k
20.7%
$150k–$200k
12.0%
$200k–$300k
22.2%
$300k–$500k
10.5%
$500k–$1M
4.3%
$1M+
0.5%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $150,150 |
| Median rent / month | $1,025 |
| Owner occupied | 82.7% |
| Renter occupied | 17.4% |
| Vacant | 10.8% |
| Single-family detached | 73.1% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.1% |
| Mobile homes | 24.3% |
| Median rooms | 5.6 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.61 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 1.3% |
| 2010–2019 | 9.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 11.7% |
| 1990–1999 | 21.9% |
| 1980–1989 | 13.7% |
| 1970–1979 | 13.5% |
| 1960–1969 | 11.1% |
| 1950–1959 | 4.1% |
| 1940–1949 | 5.1% |
| 1939 or earlier | 8.7% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.2% |
| 1 bedroom | 2.5% |
| 2 bedrooms | 27.1% |
| 3 bedrooms | 55.2% |
| 4 bedrooms | 12.8% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 2.4% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.8% |
| 1 vehicle | 28.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 38.2% |
| 3 or more | 29.1% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 41.0% |
| Electricity | 46.8% |
| Propane / LP gas | 7.8% |
| Fuel oil | 0.5% |
| Wood | 3.9% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 5,745 | 46.8% |
| Cohabiting couple | 869 | 11.2% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 2,193 | 17.7% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 2,658 | 24.4% |
| Households with children under 18 | 3,232 | 26.2% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 4,291 | 39.1% |
| Average household size | 2.57 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 21.9% | 15.7% |
| Married | 54.7% | 49.0% |
| Separated | 3.2% | 2.6% |
| Widowed | 6.6% | 15.6% |
| Divorced | 13.7% | 17.2% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
6.3%
Some HS, no diploma
8.9%
HS graduate
39.2%
Some college, no degree
21.6%
Associate's degree
7.1%
Bachelor's degree
11.4%
Graduate / professional
5.6%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 84.9% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 17.0% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 163 | 0.9% |
| Kindergarten | 328 | 5.6% |
| Elementary school | 3,026 | 58.6% |
| High school | 1,179 | 19.7% |
| College / grad school | 706 | 15.3% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Manufacturing
25.9%
Education & healthcare
17.6%
Transportation & utilities
11.5%
Professional & management
9.0%
Retail trade
7.6%
Construction
5.9%
Arts, food & hospitality
5.5%
Other services
5.1%
Finance & real estate
4.6%
Public administration
4.3%
Wholesale trade
1.8%
Agriculture & mining
0.9%
Information
0.7%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 29.3% |
| Service | 13.4% |
| Sales & office | 19.6% |
| Natural resources & construction | 11.2% |
| Production & transportation | 26.4% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 83.2% |
| Government | 10.0% |
| Self-employed | 6.8% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 85.3% |
| Carpool | 5.6% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 0.2% |
| Other means | 0.3% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 29.0 |
Poverty
All people
23.3%
Under 18 years
28.0%
18 and over
21.8%
Married-couple families
7.4%
Female-led households
40.2%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 43.1% |
| Retirement income | 25.0% |
| Supplemental Security | 6.9% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.2% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 17.8% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 42.1% |
| High cholesterol | 38.2% |
| Heart disease | 9.0% |
| Stroke | 4.3% |
| Asthma | 10.9% |
| Arthritis | 33.8% |
| Kidney disease | 3.6% |
| Pulmonary disease | 11.7% |
| Cancer | 7.4% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 13.2% |
| No physical activity | 29.2% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 35.4% |
| Fair or poor health | 20.6% |
| Poor mental health | 17.6% |
| Poor physical health | 14.2% |
| No health insurance | 18.2% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 75.8% |
| Visited dentist | 52.8% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.7% |
| Teeth loss | 21.8% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 2,087 | 8.6% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 18.2% |
| Under 18 | 2.9% |
| 18–64 years | 13.0% |
| 65 and over | 46.7% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 52.5% |
| Public insurance | 52.8% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 5.7% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 27,613 | 91.7% |
| Spanish | 84 | 1.0% |
| Other Indo-European | 44 | 0.6% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 19 | 0.4% |
| Other languages | 21 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 28,914 | 97.8% |
| Born in same state | 28,759 | 96.6% |
| Born in different state | 20,335 | 71.9% |
| Foreign born | 155 | 1.1% |
| Naturalized citizen | 369 | 2.3% |
| Not a US citizen | 219 | 50.7% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 4,817 | 16.4% |
| French | 3,765 | 12.9% |
| Italian | 2,793 | 9.5% |
| English | 479 | 1.6% |
| Polish | 39 | 0.1% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Irish | 15 | 0.1% |
| German | 14 | 0% |
| Dutch | 14 | 0% |
| Norwegian | 7 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 39.3% |
| Internet access | 86.7% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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