| ZIP Code | 37709 |
|---|---|
| City | Blaine |
| State | Tennessee (TN) |
| County | Grainger County |
| Area Code | 865 |
| Elevation | 1,239 ft |
| Latitude | 36.166501 |
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| Longitude | -83.665 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 47057 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 39.8 yrs ↓ 3% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.67 |
| Below Poverty | 14.5% ▲ 45% above avg |
| College Grads | 25.8% ▼ 33% below avg |
| Unemployment | 5.5% ▲ 13% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 16 (0.7%) |
| HS Graduate | 1,193 (49.3%) |
| Some College | 368 (15.2%) |
| Associates | 218 (9%) |
| Bachelors | 165 (6.8%) |
| Graduate Degree | 460 (19%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $61,509 ▼ 19% below avg ↑ 14% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $238,600 ▼ 14% below avg ↑ 53% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.9x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $911/mo ↑ 20% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 1,613 |
| Vacant Units | 136 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.67 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 1,613 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 136 |
| Owner Occupied | 77.2% |
| Renter Occupied | 22.8% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.67 |
ZIP code 37709 is located in Blaine, Tennessee, within Grainger County. With a population of 3,948, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 39.8 years. Economically, 37709 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $61,509 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 37709 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $238,600 is near the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $911 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 77.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 53% since 2019.
The population of 37709 is primarily White (93.54%). Residents are moderately educated — 25.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 14.5%. Household income has grown by 14% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 37709 stands at 5.5%, which is near the national average. About 12% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 79%.
Overall, ZIP code 37709 in Blaine, TN is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 3,948 residents, a median household income of $61,509, and a median home value of $238,600, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Tennessee.