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Pinson, TN
Census-designated place in Madison County, Tennessee.
Population
565
Land area
4.1sq mi
People per sq mi
139
ZIP codes
0
Pinson and its ZIP codes
Pinson at a glance
- Households here earn a median of $53,984 a year, 22% less than the Tennessee figure of $69,595.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $108,200 (62% below Tennessee).
Local data for Pinson, TN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Pinson, TN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$53,984
Poverty rate
3.5%
Median home value
$108,200
Homeownership
61.7%
Bachelor's or higher
12.4%
Median age
35.8
Average commute
29.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (118), German Americans (35), Irish Americans (20).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Madison County. PPP loans are for Pinson.
Unemployment rate
4.3%
Aug 2026, +0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$60,495
61,056 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$58,880
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$675M
FY 2026, $6,827 per person
How people get to work
Pinson, TN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone45.3%
- Carpooled45.7%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home8.9%
Average one-way commute: 29.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Pinson, TN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: earthquake
Storm events since 1996
620
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
166
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
89° / 27°F
61.8 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Pinson, TN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.6%
U.S. 33.3% +6.3 pts
Diabetes
16.0%
U.S. 12.1% +3.9 pts
Smoking
17.3%
U.S. 12.8% +4.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.6%
U.S. 11.1% -0.5 pts
Cities near Pinson
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| HendersonCity | 6 mi | 7.8 |
| MedonCity | 7.7 mi | 1 |
| Beech BluffCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 4.4 |
| SilertonTown | 11 mi | 0.7 |
| FingerCity | 11 mi | 1.6 |
| Jacks CreekCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 1 |
| LurayCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 3.3 |
| JacksonCity | 13 mi | 58.7 |
| HuronCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 1 |
| TooneTown | 15 mi | 1 |
| EnvilleTown | 17 mi | 1.4 |
| MercerCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 1.7 |
| HornsbyTown | 18 mi | 1.1 |
| Bethel SpringsTown | 18 mi | 2.2 |
| Three WayCity | 21 mi | 4.5 |
| MilledgevilleTown | 22 mi | 1.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Pinson, TN in?
- Pinson is in Madison County, Tennessee.
- What is the population of Pinson, TN?
- About 565 people live in Pinson, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Pinson?
- Nearby places include Henderson (6 mi), Medon (7.7 mi), Beech Bluff (10 mi), Silerton (11 mi), Finger (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023