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Macon County, TN
2 cities and towns and 2 ZIP codes in Macon County, Tennessee.
Population
26,240
Land area
307sq mi
People per sq mi
85
ZIP codes
2
Cities and towns in Macon County
Macon County at a glance
- Macon County is 50% less dense than Tennessee as a whole.
- The median household income is $59,177, 15% below the Tennessee median of $69,595.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $225,700 (21% below Tennessee) and median rent is $846 a month.
- Its largest cities are Lafayette (5,727) and Red Boiling Springs (1,262).
Local data for Macon County, TN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Macon County, TN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$59,177
Poverty rate
17.2%
Median home value
$225,700
Prices +6.2% in a year
Median rent
$846/mo
Homeownership
73.6%
Bachelor's or higher
12.5%
Median age
39.2
Average commute
34.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (1,389), German Americans (1,339), Irish Americans (1,163).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
2.7%
Sep 2026, -0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$49,655
5,223 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$43,881
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$144M
FY 2026, $5,693 per person
PPP loans
$28M
1,004 loans, 3,520 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$42K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Macon County, TN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone76.4%
- Carpooled15.8%
- Public transit0.1%
- Walked0.8%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.3%
- Worked from home5.7%
Average one-way commute: 34.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Macon County, TN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: earthquake
Storm events since 1996
297
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
14
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
88° / 27°F
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone6 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Macon County, TN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
43.1%
U.S. 33.3% +9.8 pts
Diabetes
14.6%
U.S. 12.1% +2.5 pts
Smoking
22.7%
U.S. 12.8% +9.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
14.4%
U.S. 11.1% +3.3 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Macon County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Macon County, TN?
- Lafayette is the largest city or town in Macon County, with about 5,727 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Macon County?
- Macon County includes 2 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 37083, 37186.
- What is the population of Macon County, TN?
- About 26,240 people live in Macon County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Macon County?
- Macon County borders Sumner County, Allen County, KY, Smith County, Jackson County, Trousdale County, Monroe County, KY, Clay County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023