County

Washington County, TN

11 ZIP codes  ·  6 cities  ·  Tennessee

👥145,139Population
💰$59,242Median HH Income▼ 22% below avg
🎂41.1Median Age
🏠$223,296Median Home Value▼ 20% below avg
🎓43.3%College Grads▲ 12% above avg
📊5.3%Unemployment▲ 8% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.9% Female 51.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 86.5%Hispanic: 4.5%Black: 3.8%Asian: 1.5%Other: 3.4%Race
White86.5%
Hispanic4.5%
Black3.8%
Asian1.5%
Other3.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
14%
18–24
12%
25–44
24%
45–64
26%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.1 yrs
Avg HH Size0.48
Below Poverty15.7% ▲ 57% above avg
College Grads43.3% ▲ 12% above avg
Unemployment5.3% ▲ 8% above avg
No HS Diploma843 (0.9%)
HS Graduate25,447 (27.9%)
Some College11,764 (12.9%)
Associates13,901 (15.2%)
Bachelors8,206 (9%)
Graduate Degree31,206 (34.2%)

Education

No HS: 0.9%HS Grad: 27.9%Some College: 12.9%Associates: 15.2%Bachelors: 9%Graduate: 34.2%Edu
No HS0.9%
HS Grad27.9%
Some College12.9%
Associates15.2%
Bachelors9.0%
Graduate34.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 64.9%Renter: 35.1%Tenure
Owner64.9%
Renter35.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
6%
$50k–$100k
6%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
16%
$200k–$300k
26%
$300k–$500k
22%
Over $500k
10%

Financials

Median HH Income$59,242 ▼ 22% below avg
Median Home Value$223,295 ▼ 20% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$940/mo
Total Housing Units66,570
Vacant Units5,383

Income Distribution

Under $25k
23%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
87%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
11%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
33%
15–30 min
44%
30–45 min
15%
Over 45 min
8%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
19%
2000+
57%
About Washington County, TN

Washington County is located in Tennessee and encompasses 11 ZIP codes spanning 6 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 145,139 residents. With a median age of 41.06, it is a middle-aged county.

Washington County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $59,242 is below the national average. Unemployment stands at 5.3%, near the national average. The poverty rate of 15.7% is above the national average.

Housing in Washington County is an affordable housing market, with a median home value of $223,295 — below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $939. Homeownership rates are high at 64.9%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Washington County are primarily White (86.54%). Educational attainment is well-educated — 43.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average.

Washington County, TN is a solidly middle-class area in Tennessee. The 11 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.

ZIP Codes in Washington County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
37656 Fall Branch 3,566 $65,731 $231,900 $830 6.0% 26.0%
37601 Johnson City 38,622 $49,658 $187,000 $892 8.3% 43.1%
37604 Johnson City 38,359 $49,351 $231,900 $950 5.0% 48.3%
37615 Johnson City 22,013 $75,556 $261,200 $966 3.7% 51.1%
37659 Jonesborough 29,247 $69,765 $241,700 $1,034 3.7% 38.6%
37681 Limestone 6,031 $60,685 $169,800 $749 0.9% 25.1%
37690 Telford 4,720 $70,026 $221,400 $867 2.9% 30.6%