City

Red Boiling Springs, TN

1 ZIP code  ·  Macon County  ·  Tennessee

👥4,363Population
💰$33,627Median HH Income▼ 56% below avg
🎂39.1Median Age
🏠$148,200Median Home Value▼ 47% below avg
🎓19.5%College Grads▼ 50% below avg
📊9.9%Unemployment▲ 103% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.9% Female 49.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 88.1%Hispanic: 3.1%Black: 2.1%Asian: 0.2%Other: 6.3%Race
White88.1%
Hispanic3.1%
Black2.1%
Asian0.2%
Other6.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
23%
18–24
6%
25–44
23%
45–64
28%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.58
Below Poverty28.9% ▲ 189% above avg
College Grads19.5% ▼ 50% below avg
Unemployment9.9% ▲ 103% above avg
No HS Diploma36 (1.5%)
HS Graduate1,351 (55%)
Some College389 (15.8%)
Associates202 (8.2%)
Bachelors124 (5%)
Graduate Degree355 (14.4%)

Education

No HS: 1.5%HS Grad: 55%Some College: 15.8%Associates: 8.2%Bachelors: 5%Graduate: 14.4%Edu
No HS1.5%
HS Grad55.0%
Some College15.8%
Associates8.2%
Bachelors5.0%
Graduate14.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 68.4%Renter: 31.6%Tenure
Owner68.4%
Renter31.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
22%
$50k–$100k
23%
$100k–$150k
7%
$150k–$200k
13%
$200k–$300k
22%
$300k–$500k
10%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$33,627 ▼ 56% below avg
Median Home Value$148,200 ▼ 47% below avg
Home/Income Ratio4.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$751/mo
Total Housing Units2,253
Vacant Units595

Income Distribution

Under $25k
48%
$25k–$50k
9%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
9%
$150k–$200k
1%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
93%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
4%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
17%
15–30 min
27%
30–45 min
30%
Over 45 min
27%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
21%
1980s–1990s
15%
2000+
57%
About Red Boiling Springs, TN

Red Boiling Springs is a city in Tennessee, located in Macon County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 4,363 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 39.1 years.

Economically, Red Boiling Springs is a lower-income community. The median household income of $33,627 is well below the national average. Approximately 28.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 9.9%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Red Boiling Springs is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $148,200, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $751 per month. Homeownership is high at 68.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Red Boiling Springs is less-educated. 19.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (88.13%).

Red Boiling Springs, TN offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Tennessee.

ZIP Codes in Red Boiling Springs
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
37150 4,363 $33,627 $148,200 $751 9.9% 19.5% 68.4%