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Bledsoe County, TN
1 city or town and 2 ZIP codes in Bledsoe County, Tennessee.
Population
15,032
Land area
407sq mi
People per sq mi
37
ZIP codes
2
Cities and towns in Bledsoe County
Bledsoe County at a glance
- Bledsoe County is 78% less dense than Tennessee as a whole.
- The median household income is $54,720, 21% below the Tennessee median of $69,595.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $189,400 (34% below Tennessee) and median rent is $830 a month.
Local data for Bledsoe County, TN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Bledsoe County, TN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$54,720
Poverty rate
20.7%
Median home value
$189,400
Prices +4.1% in a year
Median rent
$830/mo
Homeownership
82.5%
Bachelor's or higher
12.4%
Median age
45.5
Average commute
35.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (1,191), German Americans (1,184), Mexican Americans (370).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
2.8%
Sep 2026, -0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$53,817
2,520 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$38,520
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$96M
FY 2026, $6,439 per person
PPP loans
$9.7M
487 loans, 1,274 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$19.5K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Bledsoe County, TN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone78.2%
- Carpooled15.2%
- Public transit0.4%
- Walked1.6%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.5%
- Worked from home4.1%
Average one-way commute: 35.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Bledsoe County, TN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
303
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
3
0.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
88° / 30°F
56.2 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone8 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Bledsoe County, TN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.9%
U.S. 33.3% +8.6 pts
Diabetes
17.3%
U.S. 12.1% +5.2 pts
Smoking
25.6%
U.S. 12.8% +12.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
15.6%
U.S. 11.1% +4.5 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Bledsoe County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Bledsoe County, TN?
- Pikeville is the largest city or town in Bledsoe County, with about 2,319 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Bledsoe County?
- Bledsoe County includes 2 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 37338, 37367.
- What is the population of Bledsoe County, TN?
- About 15,032 people live in Bledsoe County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Bledsoe County?
- Bledsoe County borders Hamilton County, Cumberland County, Rhea County, Sequatchie County, Van Buren County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023