Population Non-Hispanic Black % by Zip Code (ZCTA5) — Tennessee

NOTE: Gray indicates insufficient data or a suppressed estimate.

The highest concentrations of Non-Hispanic Black population are clustered in the Memphis metropolitan area in the southwestern corner of the state, where several zip codes exceed 50% and some approach near-total representation, alongside notable but smaller concentrations in the Nashville area in north-central Tennessee and scattered urban centers like Chattanooga and Knoxville. A stark urban-rural divide is evident, with the vast majority of eastern Tennessee zip codes—particularly in the Appalachian region—registering near 0% to 5%, creating a pronounced west-to-east gradient across the state. Secondary clusters of moderate Black population percentages (10–30%) appear in a band of zip codes stretching through middle Tennessee, likely corresponding to smaller cities such as Clarksville, Murfreesboro, and Jackson.

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, 2023 ACS

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