Johnson City, TN

Census ZIP code profile for Johnson City, TN — 4 ZIPs, total population 92,094. Median income, home value, education, commute, and demographics from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates.

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Johnson City, TN is covered by 4 USPS ZIP codes serving a combined population of 92,094 according to Census ACS 5-Year Estimates. U.S. cities rarely map cleanly to a single ZIP — Johnson City splits its residents across 4 delivery areas, each with its own demographic and housing profile. The table below lists every ZIP by population, so you can see which neighborhoods carry the weight of the city total and which are smaller pockets of the same municipal boundary.

Aggregated across every ZIP in Johnson City, the median household income averages $60,185 and per-capita income averages $31,451. Poverty rate runs at 17.0% and unemployment at 5.8%. On housing, the average median home value is $256,900 with median rent of $992 per month, and 60.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied. These are arithmetic averages across the 4 ZIPs — not population-weighted — so small ZIPs influence the headline numbers the same as large ones.

Use this city view to compare ZIPs inside Johnson City against each other rather than hunting for a single "city average." The Affordability Dashboard linked below combines these Census inputs with HUD Fair Market Rents, FBI crime data, and Department of Labor childcare costs into a graded scorecard for Johnson City as a whole, while individual ZIP pages show fine-grained household income, housing profile, education attainment, commute time, and nearby-ZIP benchmarks. Every field on this page is sourced directly from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates — no estimates, no proprietary scoring, no editorial adjustment.

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ZIP Codes

92,094

Population

$60,185

Median Income

$256,900

Median Home Value

34.7

Median Age

How much do residents of Johnson City earn?

Median Household Income
$60,185
Per Capita Income
$31,451
Unemployment Rate
5.8%
Poverty Rate
17.0%

What does housing look like in Johnson City?

Median Home Value
$256,900
Median Rent
$992/mo
Owner Occupied
60.4%
Housing Units
48,221

Who lives in Johnson City?

Bachelor's Degree+
33.3%
High School+
52.0%
Avg Commute
20 min
Foreign Born
3.2%

ZIP Codes in Johnson City, TN

Side-by-side: Compare 37601 vs 37604 →

ZIP Code Population Density Timezone
37601 36,182 303 America/New_York
37604 34,245 391 America/New_York
37615 19,560 208 America/New_York
37614 2,107 2,576 America/New_York

Frequently Asked Questions

How many ZIP codes are in Johnson City, TN?
Johnson City, TN has 4 ZIP codes with a combined population of 92,094, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the median household income in Johnson City?
The average median household income across Johnson City, TN ZIP codes is $60,185. The poverty rate is 17.0%.
What is the cost of living in Johnson City?
The average median home value in Johnson City, TN is $256,900. Median rent is $992/month. 60.4% of homes are owner-occupied.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2023). Verify with Census Bureau →

Source: HUD USPS Crosswalk (ZIP-to-county mapping) and Source: simplemaps.com (ZIP coordinates & timezones). Verify with HUD →

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Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS). Consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on this data.