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Bradley County, TN
7 cities and towns and 6 ZIP codes in Bradley County, Tennessee.
Population
111,065
Land area
329sq mi
People per sq mi
338
ZIP codes
6
Cities and towns in Bradley County
Bradley County at a glance
- Bradley County is 97% denser than Tennessee as a whole.
- It is the 13th most populous of 95 counties in Tennessee.
- Households here earn a median of $66,552 a year, 4% less than the Tennessee figure of $69,595.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $261,900 (9% below Tennessee) and median rent is $1,030 a month.
- The biggest population centers are Cleveland (48,829), South Cleveland (7,452) and Wildwood Lake (3,495).
Local data for Bradley County, TN
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals1
- Emergency Rooms1
- Nursing Homes4
- Schools40
- Colleges5
- Libraries2
- Banks27
- Post Offices4
- Parks32
- Grocery Stores32
- Restaurants285
- Affordable Housing15
- Home Health Agencies3
- Hospice Care2
- Dialysis Centers2
- Community Health Centers1
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment10
- Private Schools13
- Community Colleges & Trade Schools3
- Toxic Release Facilities15
- Historic Places15
Housing and community stats
Bradley County, TN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$66,552
Poverty rate
12.7%
Median home value
$261,900
Prices +3.7% in a year
Median rent
$1,030/mo
Homeownership
67.3%
Bachelor's or higher
24.4%
Median age
39.5
Average commute
23.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (12,997), German Americans (10,445), Mexican Americans (5,858).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
4.0%
Aug 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$57,020
40,033 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$52,951
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$758M
FY 2026, $6,976 per person
PPP loans
$145M
2,242 loans, 18,068 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$434K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Bradley County, TN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone79.0%
- Carpooled10.4%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.1%
- Bicycle0.1%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.2%
- Worked from home9.1%
Average one-way commute: 23.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Bradley County, TN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: earthquake
Storm events since 1996
432
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
211
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 zone15 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Bradley County, TN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.5%
U.S. 33.3% +8.2 pts
Diabetes
13.4%
U.S. 12.1% +1.3 pts
Smoking
17.6%
U.S. 12.8% +4.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.9%
U.S. 11.1% +0.8 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Bradley County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Bradley County, TN?
- Cleveland is the largest city or town in Bradley County, with about 48,829 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Bradley County?
- Bradley County includes 6 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 37310, 37311, 37312, 37323, 37336.
- What is the population of Bradley County, TN?
- About 111,065 people live in Bradley County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Bradley County?
- Bradley County borders Hamilton County, Whitfield County, GA, McMinn County, Murray County, GA, Polk County, Meigs County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023