| ZIP Code | 37601 |
|---|---|
| City | Johnson City |
| State | Tennessee (TN) |
| County | Washington County |
| Area Code | 423 |
| Elevation | 1,694 ft |
| Latitude | 36.33825 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -82.318084 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 47179 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 38.9 yrs ↑ 5% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.24 |
| Below Poverty | 20.6% ▲ 106% above avg |
| College Grads | 43.1% ▲ 11% above avg |
| Unemployment | 8.3% ▲ 69% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 234 (1%) |
| HS Graduate | 5,831 (24.6%) |
| Some College | 3,371 (14.2%) |
| Associates | 4,045 (17.1%) |
| Bachelors | 2,149 (9.1%) |
| Graduate Degree | 8,070 (34.1%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $49,658 ▼ 35% below avg ↑ 23% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $187,000 ▼ 33% below avg ↑ 27% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.8x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $892/mo ↑ 24% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 18,153 |
| Vacant Units | 1,272 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.24 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 18,153 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 1,272 |
| Owner Occupied | 54.3% |
| Renter Occupied | 45.8% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.24 |
ZIP code 37601 is located in Johnson City, Tennessee, within Washington County. With a population of 38,622, this is a highly populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 38.9 years. Economically, 37601 is a working-class ZIP code: the median household income of $49,658 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 37601 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $187,000 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $892 per month in median rent. The area has a relatively balanced mix of owners (54.3%) and renters (45.8%). Median home values have increased by 27% since 2019.
The population of 37601 is primarily White (82.33%). Residents are well-educated — 43.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects a significant share of residents at 20.6%. Household income has grown by 23% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 37601 stands at 8.3%, which is significantly above the national average. About 11% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 77%.
Overall, ZIP code 37601 in Johnson City, TN is characterized as working-class, well-educated, and a middle-aged community. With 38,622 residents, a median household income of $49,658, and a median home value of $187,000, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Tennessee.