ZIP Code 37079

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Indian Mound · Stewart County · Tennessee

Population
2,578

13/sq mi

Median income
$86,804

▲ 14% vs US

higher than 70% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$246,200

▼ 11% vs US

higher than 57% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
23.4%

Median age 42.8

Land area
199.8 sq mi

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ZIP code 37079 in Indian Mound, Tennessee has a population of 2,578. The median household income is $86,804, which is 14% above the national average. Median home value is $246,200, 11% below the US average. 23.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 37079 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 199.8 square miles in Indian Mound, Stewart County, Tennessee. The area is home to 2,578 residents, producing a population density of 13 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 37079 against Tennessee and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 37079 sits at $86,804 (31% above the Tennessee average), while per-capita income is $36,177. The poverty rate stands at 10.6% and the unemployment rate at 0.8%. On housing, the median home value is $246,200 (1% below the state average) with median rent at per month, and 89.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 37079 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 23.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.8, and the average commute is 39 minutes. We also surface 3 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 4 additional ZIPs sharing Stewart County, so you can benchmark 37079 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 37079, Indian Mound, TN · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

2,578

Population

199.8

Area (sq mi)

13

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 37079?

42.8

Median Age

52.6%

Male

47.4%

Female

0.7%

Foreign-Born

White 91.1%
African American 2.1%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.8%
Hispanic or Latino 2.4%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$86,804

Median Household Income

+31% vs state

$36,177

Per Capita Income

10.6%

Poverty Rate

0.8%

Unemployment Rate

38.5 min

Mean Commute Time

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 60.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 23.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

1,187

Total Housing Units

1,046

Occupied Units

141

Vacant Units

2.83

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 89.9%
Renter 10.1%

$246,200

Median Home Value

-1% vs state

1993

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 19 business establishments in ZIP 37079, employing approximately 103 people with a combined annual payroll of $5,843,000.

19

Businesses

103

Employees

$5.8M

Annual Payroll

1

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 8 42.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 37079 vs 37050 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
37050 Cumberland City, TN 1,699 7.7 mi
37191 Woodlawn, TN 4,020 7.2 mi
37023 Big Rock, TN 1,811 9.9 mi

More ZIP Codes in Stewart County

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 37079 in?
ZIP code 37079 (Indian Mound) is located in Stewart County, Tennessee. Stewart County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/stewart-tn.
What is the population of ZIP code 37079?
ZIP code 37079 in Indian Mound, TN has a population of 2,578 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 37079?
The median household income in ZIP 37079 is $86,804, which is 14% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 37079?
The median home value in ZIP 37079 is $246,200, which is 11% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 37079?
The largest racial group in ZIP 37079 is White at 91.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 37079?
ZIP code 37079 has 19 business establishments employing approximately 103 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 37079?
In ZIP code 37079, 60.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 23.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 37079?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 37079 is 38.5 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 37079?
In ZIP code 37079, approximately 89.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 10.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 37079?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 37079 is 10.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Indian Mound, TN

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.

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