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Lake County, TN
3 cities and towns and 3 ZIP codes in Lake County, Tennessee.
Population
6,579
Land area
166sq mi
People per sq mi
40
ZIP codes
3
Cities and towns in Lake County
Lake County at a glance
- Lake County is 77% less dense than Tennessee as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $28,814 a year, 59% less than the Tennessee figure of $69,595.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $97,900 (66% below Tennessee) and median rent is $532 a month.
- The biggest population centers are Tiptonville (3,572), Ridgely (1,796) and Wynnburg (16).
Local data for Lake County, TN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Lake County, TN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$28,814
Poverty rate
32.2%
Median home value
$97,900
Median rent
$532/mo
Homeownership
47.8%
Bachelor's or higher
9.4%
Median age
42.8
Average commute
21.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (800), German Americans (460), Mexican Americans (109).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
4.4%
Sep 2026, -0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$57,050
1,456 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$31,572
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$34.5M
FY 2026, $4,921 per person
PPP loans
$4M
143 loans, 559 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$1,604
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Lake County, TN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone84.1%
- Carpooled9.1%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked2.2%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.8%
- Worked from home2.7%
Average one-way commute: 21.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Lake County, TN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: earthquake
Storm events since 1996
311
Most often heat
Flood insurance policies
25
1.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
87° / 27°F
53.2 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Lake County, TN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
47.2%
U.S. 33.3% +13.9 pts
Diabetes
19.0%
U.S. 12.1% +6.9 pts
Smoking
29.4%
U.S. 12.8% +16.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
20.3%
U.S. 11.1% +9.2 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Lake County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Lake County, TN?
- Tiptonville is the largest city or town in Lake County, with about 3,572 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Lake County?
- Lake County includes 3 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 38077, 38079, 38080.
- What is the population of Lake County, TN?
- About 6,579 people live in Lake County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Lake County?
- Lake County borders Dyer County, Obion County, New Madrid County, MO, Pemiscot County, MO, Fulton County, KY.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023