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McKenzie, TN
City in Carroll County, Tennessee. ZIP codes: 38201.
Population
5,631
Land area
6.4sq mi
People per sq mi
884
ZIP codes
1
McKenzie and its ZIP codes
McKenzie at a glance
- McKenzie is about 5.2 times as dense as Tennessee as a whole.
- The median household income is $37,236, 46% below the Tennessee median of $69,595.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $154,500 (46% below Tennessee) and median rent is $663 a month.
Local data for McKenzie, TN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
McKenzie, TN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$37,236
Poverty rate
21.2%
Median home value
$154,500
Median rent
$663/mo
Homeownership
60.0%
Bachelor's or higher
20.0%
Median age
32.9
Average commute
20.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (332), German Americans (328), Mexican Americans (132).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Carroll County. PPP loans are for McKenzie.
Unemployment rate
4.3%
Aug 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$51,804
7,535 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$46,675
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$228M
FY 2026, $8,032 per person
PPP loans
$15.7M
265 loans, 1,842 jobs reported
How people get to work
McKenzie, TN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone70.3%
- Carpooled5.3%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked11.1%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other5.1%
- Worked from home8.2%
Average one-way commute: 20.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
McKenzie, TN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: earthquake
Storm events since 1996
490
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
8
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
89° / 28°F
55.9 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in McKenzie, TN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.5%
U.S. 33.3% +6.2 pts
Diabetes
12.8%
U.S. 12.1% +0.7 pts
Smoking
17.0%
U.S. 12.8% +4.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.1%
U.S. 11.1% +1.0 pts
ZIP codes in McKenzie
1 in or overlapping McKenzie. Population shown
Cities near McKenzie
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| HenryTown | 6.9 mi | 1.3 |
| GleasonTown | 8 mi | 2.2 |
| TrezevantTown | 11 mi | 1.4 |
| HuntingdonTown | 11 mi | 11.8 |
| McLemoresvilleTown | 11 mi | 2.2 |
| AtwoodTown | 14 mi | 1.7 |
| Hollow RockTown | 15 mi | 1.7 |
| DresdenTown | 15 mi | 5.9 |
| ParisCity | 16 mi | 12.9 |
| BrucetonTown | 16 mi | 1.7 |
| GreenfieldCity | 17 mi | 3.5 |
| Cottage GroveTown | 17 mi | 0.2 |
| BradfordTown | 18 mi | 1.8 |
| WhitlockCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 0.8 |
| SharonTown | 19 mi | 1.3 |
| PalmersvilleCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 2.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is McKenzie, TN in?
- McKenzie is in Carroll County, Tennessee.
- What ZIP codes are in McKenzie, TN?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping McKenzie include 38201.
- What is the population of McKenzie, TN?
- About 5,631 people live in McKenzie, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near McKenzie?
- Nearby places include Henry (6.9 mi), Gleason (8 mi), Trezevant (11 mi), Huntingdon (11 mi), McLemoresville (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023