ZIP Code 37307
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Benton · Polk County · Tennessee
- Population
- 4,870
- Median income
- $73,854
- Median home value
- $220,300
- Bachelor's or higher
- 15.2%
- Land area
- 134.2 sq mi
36/sq mi
▼ 3% vs US
higher than 53% of US ZIPs
▼ 21% vs US
higher than 49% of US ZIPs
Median age 40.9
New York
ZIP code 37307 in Benton, Tennessee has a population of 4,870. The median household income is $73,854, which is 3% below the national average. Median home value is $220,300, 21% below the US average. 15.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 37307 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 134.2 square miles in Benton, Polk County, Tennessee. The area is home to 4,870 residents, producing a population density of 36 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 37307 against Tennessee and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 37307 sits at $73,854 (11% above the Tennessee average), while per-capita income is $38,658. The poverty rate stands at 14.1% and the unemployment rate at 3.0%. On housing, the median home value is $220,300 (11% below the state average) with median rent at $613 per month, and 75.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 37307 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 15.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.9, and the average commute is 29 minutes. We also surface 5 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Polk County, so you can benchmark 37307 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 →
Top industries in ZIP 37307
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 37307.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
13 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
10 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
9 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
7 establishments
- Arts, entertainment, and recreation 5
Arts, entertainment, and recreation
5 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
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 37307, Benton, 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
4,870
Population
134.2
Area (sq mi)
36
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 37307?
40.9
Median Age
44.9%
Male
55.1%
Female
1.1%
Foreign-Born
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?
$73,854
Median Household Income
+11% vs state
$38,658
Per Capita Income
14.1%
Poverty Rate
3.0%
Unemployment Rate
29.1 min
Mean Commute Time
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
2,422
Total Housing Units
2,127
Occupied Units
295
Vacant Units
2.42
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$220,300
Median Home Value
-11% vs state
$613
Median Rent
1991
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 71 business establishments in ZIP 37307, employing approximately 529 people with a combined annual payroll of $18,542,000.
71
Businesses
529
Employees
$18.5M
Annual Payroll
10
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 13 | 18.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 10 | 14.1% |
| Accommodation and food services | 9 | 12.7% |
| Health care and social assistance | 7 | 9.9% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 5 | 7.0% |
| Construction | 4 | 5.6% |
| Manufacturing | 4 | 5.6% |
| Information | 4 | 5.6% |
| Finance and insurance | 4 | 5.6% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 4 | 5.6% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
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Official Data Resources for Benton, 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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