% of Population on Food Stamps or SNAP (Last 12 Months), by Zip Code (ZCTA5) — Tennessee

NOTE: Gray indicates insufficient data or a suppressed estimate.

SNAP participation rates across Tennessee exhibit significant spatial variation, with the highest concentrations (30–50%) clustered in the southwestern corner near Memphis and in scattered zip codes along the eastern Appalachian border region. The Nashville metropolitan area and its surrounding suburban zip codes in Middle Tennessee generally display lower SNAP usage (below 10%), creating a visible contrast with the more rural and economically distressed areas to the west and southeast. A patchwork pattern of moderate participation (15–25%) dominates much of the central corridor, suggesting uneven economic conditions even within relatively short distances across the state.

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, 2023 ACS

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