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White County, TN
3 cities and towns and 4 ZIP codes in White County, Tennessee.
Population
28,160
Land area
377sq mi
People per sq mi
75
ZIP codes
4
Cities and towns in White County
White County at a glance
- White County is 56% less dense than Tennessee as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $52,188 a year, 25% less than the Tennessee figure of $69,595.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $207,200 (28% below Tennessee) and median rent is $849 a month.
- The biggest population centers are Sparta (4,939), Doyle (532) and Bon Air (205).
Local data for White County, TN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
White County, TN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$52,188
Poverty rate
13.2%
Median home value
$207,200
Prices +2.5% in a year
Median rent
$849/mo
Homeownership
76.9%
Bachelor's or higher
15.1%
Median age
43.5
Average commute
23.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (2,942), Irish Americans (2,763), Scottish Americans (870).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
3.7%
Sep 2026, -0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$47,595
7,059 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$45,273
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$218M
FY 2026, $7,964 per person
PPP loans
$31.3M
1,134 loans, 4,331 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$49.3K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
White County, TN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone81.7%
- Carpooled6.5%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.5%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.8%
- Worked from home10.5%
Average one-way commute: 23.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
White County, TN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
353
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
11
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
88° / 28°F
58.7 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone5 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in White County, TN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.7%
U.S. 33.3% +6.4 pts
Diabetes
15.6%
U.S. 12.1% +3.5 pts
Smoking
22.1%
U.S. 12.8% +9.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
13.0%
U.S. 11.1% +1.9 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in White County
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in White County, TN?
- Sparta is the largest city or town in White County, with about 4,939 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in White County?
- White County includes 4 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 38559, 38579, 38583, 38587.
- What is the population of White County, TN?
- About 28,160 people live in White County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border White County?
- White County borders Putnam County, Cumberland County, Warren County, DeKalb County, Van Buren County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023