Portland city, TN

ZIP 37148 — Economy & Jobs

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Middle ClassLow Snow Area

Income, employment, industries, and economic trends

Income & Economy in Portland city, TN (37148)

Median Income

$77,684

*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)

IRS Net Migration

+901

Wealth inflow

Population

25,421

Unemployment

2.9%

0.8pp below US avg

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 901 for ZIP 37148 (Portland city, TN) on US5’s published series — a signal of people/tax filers moving in relative to those leaving. Inflows often track job growth, housing demand, or lifestyle migration; treat the figure as a directional indicator rather than a precise headcount.

Economic Indicators

Unemployment

2.9%-21% vs US avg

Self-Employed

3.8%-38% vs US avg

SNAP Benefits

7.3%-37% vs US avg

366

Establishments

9,523

Employees

~26 per establishment — mix of small and larger employers

Manufacturing

Top Industry

Economic Distributions

Census ACS 5-Year (P0): occupation, industry, household income brackets.

Occupation

Industry

Agriculture, forestry, mining0.9%
Construction11.0%
Manufacturing18.4%
Wholesale trade2.1%
Retail trade11.5%
Transportation, utilities8.0%
Information1.0%
Finance, insurance, real estate4.8%
Professional, scientific, management9.2%
Education, health care, social16.8%
Arts, entertainment, food services8.6%
Other services4.1%
Public administration3.5%

Household Income

Historical Trends in 37148 (2020–Present)

Since 2020, population grew 2.7%, median income rose 11.7% (inflation-adjusted), home values increased 38.6%.

Median Income

$77,684

+3% vs US avg

Unemployment Rate