ZIP Code 37096

ZIP code 37096 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 764.3 square miles in Linden, Perry County, Tennessee. The area is home to 5,503 residents, producing a population density of 7 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 37096 against Tennessee and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 37096 sits at $63,782 (4% below the Tennessee average), while per-capita income is $31,371. The poverty rate stands at 20.0% and the unemployment rate at 3.8%. On housing, the median home value is $122,700 (50% below the state average) with median rent at $732 per month, and 73.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 37096 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 17.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.2, and the average commute is 30 minutes. Use the benchmarks above to see where 37096 sits relative to Tennessee and the national baseline rather than viewing the numbers in isolation. 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 →