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Loretto, TN
City in Lawrence County, Tennessee. ZIP codes: 38469.
Population
1,731
Land area
3.8sq mi
People per sq mi
458
ZIP codes
1
Loretto and its ZIP codes
Loretto at a glance
- Loretto is about 2.7 times as dense as Tennessee as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $55,592 a year, 20% less than the Tennessee figure of $69,595.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $161,900 (44% below Tennessee) and median rent is $737 a month.
Local data for Loretto, TN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Loretto, TN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$55,592
Poverty rate
8.6%
Median home value
$161,900
Median rent
$737/mo
Homeownership
85.4%
Bachelor's or higher
21.0%
Median age
39.6
Average commute
27.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (285), German Americans (234), French Americans (43).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Lawrence County. PPP loans are for Loretto.
Unemployment rate
4.3%
Aug 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$47,325
11,638 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$46,836
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$282M
FY 2026, $6,377 per person
PPP loans
$3.78M
129 loans, 474 jobs reported
How people get to work
Loretto, TN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone80.6%
- Carpooled9.8%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked2.3%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.5%
- Worked from home6.8%
Average one-way commute: 27.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Loretto, TN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: tornado
Storm events since 1996
801
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
27
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 31°F
58.5 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Loretto, TN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.7%
U.S. 33.3% +6.4 pts
Diabetes
15.1%
U.S. 12.1% +3.0 pts
Smoking
19.8%
U.S. 12.8% +7.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.6%
U.S. 11.1% +1.5 pts
ZIP codes in Loretto
1 in or overlapping Loretto. Population shown
Cities near Loretto
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| St. JosephCity | 5.5 mi | 3.8 |
| WestpointCensus-designated place | 6.7 mi | 0.9 |
| LeomaCensus-designated place | 7.5 mi | 1.9 |
| Lexington, ALTown | 9.2 mi | 3.2 |
| Iron CityCensus-designated place | 9.5 mi | 0.7 |
| LawrenceburgCity | 13 mi | 12.7 |
| Anderson, ALTown | 15 mi | 1.3 |
| Minor HillCity | 16 mi | 1.9 |
| Killen, ALTown | 16 mi | 2 |
| Lester, ALTown | 17 mi | 1.9 |
| EthridgeTown | 18 mi | 1.2 |
| St. Florian, ALTown | 18 mi | 4.5 |
| CollinwoodCity | 18 mi | 2.8 |
| Rogersville, ALTown | 20 mi | 3 |
| Underwood-Petersville, ALCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 5.8 |
| Florence, ALCity | 21 mi | 27.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Loretto, TN in?
- Loretto is in Lawrence County, Tennessee.
- What ZIP codes are in Loretto, TN?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Loretto include 38469.
- What is the population of Loretto, TN?
- About 1,731 people live in Loretto, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Loretto?
- Nearby places include St. Joseph (5.5 mi), Westpoint (6.7 mi), Leoma (7.5 mi), Lexington, AL (9.2 mi), Iron City (9.5 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023