ZIP Code 37309

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Calhoun · McMinn County · Tennessee

Population
2,138

22/sq mi

Median income
$63,699

▼ 17% vs US

higher than 36% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$172,600

▼ 38% vs US

higher than 35% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
15.1%

Median age 52.5

Land area
98.5 sq mi

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ZIP code 37309 in Calhoun, Tennessee has a population of 2,138. The median household income is $63,699, which is 17% below the national average. Median home value is $172,600, 38% below the US average. 15.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 37309 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 98.5 square miles in Calhoun, McMinn County, Tennessee. The area is home to 2,138 residents, producing a population density of 22 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 37309 against Tennessee and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 37309 sits at $63,699 (4% below the Tennessee average), while per-capita income is $27,879. The poverty rate stands at 11.5% and the unemployment rate at 8.7%. On housing, the median home value is $172,600 (30% below the state average) with median rent at $902 per month, and 80.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 37309 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 15.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 52.5, and the average commute is 26 minutes. We also surface 6 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 5 additional ZIPs sharing McMinn County, so you can benchmark 37309 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 37309

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 37309.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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 37309, Calhoun, 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

2,138

Population

98.5

Area (sq mi)

22

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 37309?

52.5

Median Age

50.2%

Male

49.8%

Female

0.1%

Foreign-Born

White 95.6%
African American 1.5%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.7%
Hispanic or Latino 0.1%

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?

$63,699

Median Household Income

-4% vs state

$27,879

Per Capita Income

11.5%

Poverty Rate

8.7%

Unemployment Rate

25.6 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 51.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 15.1%

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

What does housing look like?

974

Total Housing Units

875

Occupied Units

99

Vacant Units

2.42

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 80.9%
Renter 19.1%

$172,600

Median Home Value

-30% vs state

$902

Median Rent

1990

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 30 business establishments in ZIP 37309, employing approximately 924 people with a combined annual payroll of $69,063,000.

30

Businesses

924

Employees

$69.1M

Annual Payroll

6

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 5 16.7%
Manufacturing 4 13.3%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 4 13.3%
Other services (except public administration) 4 13.3%
Retail trade 3 10.0%
Accommodation and food services 3 10.0%

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 37309 vs 37310 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
37310 Charleston, TN 4,135 3.6 mi
37370 Riceville, TN 4,652 4.4 mi
37325 Delano, TN 1,845 9.0 mi
37312 Cleveland, TN 30,962 9.1 mi
37303 Athens, TN 25,461 10.9 mi
37307 Benton, TN 4,870 11.2 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 37309 in?
ZIP code 37309 (Calhoun) is located in McMinn County, Tennessee. McMinn County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/mcminn-tn.
What is the population of ZIP code 37309?
ZIP code 37309 in Calhoun, TN has a population of 2,138 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 37309?
The median household income in ZIP 37309 is $63,699, which is 17% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 37309?
The median home value in ZIP 37309 is $172,600, which is 38% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 37309?
The largest racial group in ZIP 37309 is White at 95.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 37309?
ZIP code 37309 has 30 business establishments employing approximately 924 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 37309?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 37309 are: Construction (5), Manufacturing (4), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (4). There are 6 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 37309?
In ZIP code 37309, 51.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 15.1% 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 37309?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 37309 is 25.6 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 37309?
In ZIP code 37309, approximately 80.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 19.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 37309?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 37309 is 11.5% 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 Calhoun, 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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