| ZIP Code | 37616 |
|---|---|
| City | Afton |
| State | Tennessee (TN) |
| County | Greene County |
| Area Code | 423 |
| Elevation | 1,661 ft |
| Latitude | 36.222507 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -82.7516 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 47059 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 46.1 yrs ↓ 3% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.62 |
| Below Poverty | 14.3% ▲ 43% above avg |
| College Grads | 27.9% ▼ 28% below avg |
| Unemployment | 2.3% ▼ 54% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 18 (0.5%) |
| HS Graduate | 1,496 (41.7%) |
| Some College | 504 (14.1%) |
| Associates | 566 (15.8%) |
| Bachelors | 301 (8.4%) |
| Graduate Degree | 700 (19.5%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $68,487 ▼ 10% below avg ↑ 68% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $189,800 ▼ 32% below avg ↑ 59% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.8x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $786/mo ↑ 9% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 2,547 |
| Vacant Units | 396 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.62 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 2,547 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 396 |
| Owner Occupied | 76.9% |
| Renter Occupied | 23.1% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.62 |
ZIP code 37616 is located in Afton, Tennessee, within Greene County. With a population of 5,638, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a mature community — the median age is 46.1 years. Economically, 37616 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $68,487 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 37616 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $189,800 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $786 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 76.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 59% since 2019.
The population of 37616 is primarily White (90.74%). Residents are moderately educated — 27.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 14.3%. Household income has grown by 68% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 37616 stands at 2.3%, which is well below the national average. About 11% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 75%.
Overall, ZIP code 37616 in Afton, TN is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, a mature community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 5,638 residents, a median household income of $68,487, and a median home value of $189,800, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Tennessee.