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Fayette County, TN
9 cities and towns and 9 ZIP codes in Fayette County, Tennessee.
Population
43,267
Land area
704sq mi
People per sq mi
61
ZIP codes
9
Cities and towns in Fayette County
Fayette County at a glance
- Fayette County is 64% less dense than Tennessee as a whole.
- The median household income is $88,456, 27% above the Tennessee median of $69,595.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $340,800 (19% above Tennessee) and median rent is $902 a month.
- Its largest cities are Oakland (9,979), Somerville (3,466) and Piperton (2,569).
Local data for Fayette County, TN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Fayette County, TN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$88,456
Poverty rate
10.3%
Median home value
$340,800
Prices +3.6% in a year
Median rent
$902/mo
Homeownership
81.4%
Bachelor's or higher
27.3%
Median age
47.4
Average commute
34.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (4,817), German Americans (3,379), Mexican Americans (1,311).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
3.4%
Sep 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$59,836
8,381 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$83,543
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$357M
FY 2026, $8,501 per person
PPP loans
$62.6M
1,690 loans, 7,085 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$451K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Fayette County, TN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone77.5%
- Carpooled8.0%
- Public transit0.1%
- Walked0.7%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.7%
- Worked from home12.0%
Average one-way commute: 34.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Fayette County, TN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: earthquake
Storm events since 1996
484
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
75
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 30°F
54.9 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone6 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Fayette County, TN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.0%
U.S. 33.3% +5.7 pts
Diabetes
15.9%
U.S. 12.1% +3.8 pts
Smoking
16.5%
U.S. 12.8% +3.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.3%
U.S. 11.1% -0.8 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Fayette County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Fayette County, TN?
- Oakland is the largest city or town in Fayette County, with about 9,979 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Fayette County?
- Fayette County includes 9 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 38028, 38036, 38046, 38049, 38057.
- What is the population of Fayette County, TN?
- About 43,267 people live in Fayette County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Fayette County?
- Fayette County borders Shelby County, Tipton County, Marshall County, MS, Hardeman County, Haywood County, Benton County, MS.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023