City

Johnson City, TN

6 ZIP codes  ·  Washington County  ·  Tennessee

👥101,575Population
💰$55,298Median HH Income▼ 28% below avg
🎂38.4Median Age
🏠$220,898Median Home Value▼ 21% below avg
🎓47.0%College Grads▲ 21% above avg
📊6.1%Unemployment▲ 25% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.1% Female 51.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 84.2%Hispanic: 5%Black: 5.1%Asian: 1.5%Other: 3.9%Race
White84.2%
Hispanic5.0%
Black5.1%
Asian1.5%
Other3.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
13%
18–24
15%
25–44
26%
45–64
24%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age38.4 yrs
Avg HH Size-0.36
Below Poverty18.2% ▲ 82% above avg
College Grads47.0% ▲ 21% above avg
Unemployment6.1% ▲ 25% above avg
No HS Diploma638 (1%)
HS Graduate14,823 (23.9%)
Some College7,802 (12.6%)
Associates9,671 (15.6%)
Bachelors5,603 (9%)
Graduate Degree23,596 (38%)

Education

No HS: 1%HS Grad: 23.9%Some College: 12.6%Associates: 15.6%Bachelors: 9%Graduate: 38%Edu
No HS1.0%
HS Grad23.9%
Some College12.6%
Associates15.6%
Bachelors9.0%
Graduate38.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 57.2%Renter: 42.8%Tenure
Owner57.2%
Renter42.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
6%
$50k–$100k
6%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
16%
$200k–$300k
24%
$300k–$500k
22%
Over $500k
11%

Financials

Median HH Income$55,298 ▼ 28% below avg
Median Home Value$220,897 ▼ 21% below avg
Home/Income Ratio4.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$931/mo
Total Housing Units47,484
Vacant Units3,976

Income Distribution

Under $25k
26%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
13%
$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
40%
15–30 min
40%
30–45 min
13%
Over 45 min
7%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
11%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
17%
2000+
57%
About Johnson City, TN

Johnson City is a city in Tennessee, located in Washington County. The city spans 6 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 101,575 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 38.37 years.

Economically, Johnson City is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $55,297 is below the national average. Approximately 18.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.1%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Johnson City is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $220,897, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $930 per month.

The population of Johnson City is well-educated. 47.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (84.16%).

Johnson City, TN offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Tennessee. Spread across 6 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Johnson City
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
37601 38,622 $49,658 $187,000 $892 8.3% 43.1% 54.3%
37604 38,359 $49,351 $231,900 $950 5.0% 48.3% 48.9%
37615 22,013 $75,556 $261,200 $966 3.7% 51.1% 77.1%