Calhoun, TN · standard
ZIP Code 37309
McMinn County, Tennessee - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,138
- 22/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $63,699
- Median income Near-median income area
- $172,600
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 15.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Calhoun pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 36th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 35th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 22
- people per sq mi
- 81%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 37309 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 37309 covers 98.5 square miles in Calhoun, McMinn County, Tennessee (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,138 residents on file, a density of 22 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 37309 reports a modest median household income of $63,699 (4% below the average Tennessee ZIP), while per-capita income is $27,879. The poverty rate is 11.5%, with unemployment at 8.7%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $172,600 (30% below the average Tennessee ZIP), and median rent is $902; owner occupancy is 80.9%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 15.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 52.5, and the average commute is 26 minutes. The page also surfaces 6 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 5 more in McMinn County, so 37309 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 37309
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Calhoun, TN
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 37309.
- Construction
Construction
5 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
4 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
4 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
4 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
3 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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
2,138
Population
98.5
Area (sq mi)
22
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 37309?
52.5
Median Age
50.2%
Male
49.8%
Female
0.1%
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?
$63,699
Median Household Income
-4% vs state ZIP avg
$27,879
Per Capita Income
11.5%
Poverty Rate
8.7%
Unemployment Rate
25.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 37309 ranks among Tennessee ZIPs
Calhoun, TN household income vs. every Tennessee ZIP code
Median household income among 593 reporting Tennessee ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$63,699 Top 45% higher than 55% of 593 Tennessee ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Tennessee ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
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?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
974housing units
974
Total Housing Units
875
Occupied Units
99
Vacant Units
2.42
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$172,600
Median Home Value
-30% vs state ZIP avg
$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 37309 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 37312
Cleveland (37312)
30,962 residents
- 37303
Athens (37303)
25,461 residents
- 37307 4,870
Benton (37307)
4,870 residents
- 37370 4,652
Riceville (37370)
4,652 residents
- 37310 4,135
Charleston (37310)
4,135 residents
- 37309 2,138
Calhoun (37309)
2,138 residents
- 37325 1,845
Delano (37325)
1,845 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 37309 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 37309 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 37310
Charleston (37310)
$81,645 median income
- 37312
Cleveland (37312)
$78,261 median income
- 37307
Benton (37307)
$73,854 median income
- 37325
Delano (37325)
$66,204 median income
- 37309
Calhoun (37309)
$63,699 median income
- 37303
Athens (37303)
$62,078 median income
- 37370
Riceville (37370)
$61,125 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 37309 ranks #5 of 7 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 37309, both outside TN so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (2,138 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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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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