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Benton, TN
Town in Polk County, Tennessee. ZIP codes: 37307.
Population
1,560
Land area
3sq mi
People per sq mi
514
ZIP codes
1
Benton and its ZIP codes
Benton at a glance
- Benton is about 3 times as dense as Tennessee as a whole.
- The median household income is $29,414, 58% below the Tennessee median of $69,595.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $184,200 (36% below Tennessee) and median rent is $472 a month.
Local data for Benton, TN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Benton, TN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$29,414
Poverty rate
22.7%
Median home value
$184,200
Median rent
$472/mo
Homeownership
50.6%
Bachelor's or higher
12.0%
Median age
38.8
Average commute
26.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (216), German Americans (200), Scottish Americans (57).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Polk County. PPP loans are for Benton.
Unemployment rate
3.7%
Aug 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$43,999
2,666 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$45,397
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$159M
FY 2026, $9,066 per person
PPP loans
$2.5M
59 loans, 395 jobs reported
How people get to work
Benton, TN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone70.7%
- Carpooled25.1%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.4%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home3.8%
Average one-way commute: 26.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Benton, TN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
320
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
56
0.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
89° / 29°F
57.6 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Benton, TN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
42.6%
U.S. 33.3% +9.3 pts
Diabetes
12.8%
U.S. 12.1% +0.7 pts
Smoking
19.6%
U.S. 12.8% +6.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.0%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
ZIP codes in Benton
1 in or overlapping Benton. Population shown
Cities near Benton
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| OcoeeCensus-designated place | 5 mi | 0.9 |
| DelanoCensus-designated place | 8.1 mi | 3.8 |
| CharlestonCity | 9.7 mi | 1.1 |
| CalhounTown | 10 mi | 1.2 |
| East ClevelandCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 1.2 |
| ClevelandCity | 12 mi | 31.1 |
| ConasaugaCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.4 |
| Wildwood LakeCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 12 |
| EtowahCity | 14 mi | 2.8 |
| South ClevelandCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 14.1 |
| RicevilleCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 2.2 |
| HopewellCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 7.1 |
| DucktownCity | 18 mi | 2.6 |
| CopperhillCity | 19 mi | 1.8 |
| FarnerCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 1.5 |
| EnglewoodTown | 19 mi | 1.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Benton, TN in?
- Benton is in Polk County, Tennessee.
- What ZIP codes are in Benton, TN?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Benton include 37307.
- What is the population of Benton, TN?
- About 1,560 people live in Benton, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Benton?
- Nearby places include Ocoee (5 mi), Delano (8.1 mi), Charleston (9.7 mi), Calhoun (10 mi), East Cleveland (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023