ZIP Code 37322

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Decatur · Meigs County · Tennessee

Population
8,239

24/sq mi

Median income
$57,929

▼ 24% vs US

higher than 26% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$171,300

▼ 38% vs US

higher than 35% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
12.5%

Median age 44.7

Land area
343.3 sq mi

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ZIP code 37322 in Decatur, Tennessee has a population of 8,239. The median household income is $57,929, which is 24% below the national average. Median home value is $171,300, 38% below the US average. 12.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 37322 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 343.3 square miles in Decatur, Meigs County, Tennessee. The area is home to 8,239 residents, producing a population density of 24 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 37322 against Tennessee and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 37322 sits at $57,929 (13% below the Tennessee average), while per-capita income is $29,266. The poverty rate stands at 15.4% and the unemployment rate at 8.2%. On housing, the median home value is $171,300 (31% below the state average) with median rent at $893 per month, and 76.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 37322 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 12.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.7, and the average commute is 33 minutes. We also surface 1 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 1 additional ZIPs sharing Meigs County, so you can benchmark 37322 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 37322

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 37322.

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 37322, Decatur, 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

8,239

Population

343.3

Area (sq mi)

24

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 37322?

44.7

Median Age

49.1%

Male

50.9%

Female

2.0%

Foreign-Born

White 87.7%
African American 3.3%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.5%
Hispanic or Latino 2.2%

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?

$57,929

Median Household Income

-13% vs state

$29,266

Per Capita Income

15.4%

Poverty Rate

8.2%

Unemployment Rate

32.8 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 56.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 12.5%

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

What does housing look like?

3,943

Total Housing Units

3,436

Occupied Units

507

Vacant Units

2.60

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 76.7%
Renter 23.3%

$171,300

Median Home Value

-31% vs state

$893

Median Rent

1992

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 76 business establishments in ZIP 37322, employing approximately 1,584 people with a combined annual payroll of $69,112,000.

76

Businesses

1,584

Employees

$69.1M

Annual Payroll

7

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 19 25.0%
Manufacturing 10 13.2%
Other services (except public administration) 10 13.2%
Accommodation and food services 9 11.8%
Construction 8 10.5%
Health care and social assistance 7 9.2%
Finance and insurance 4 5.3%

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

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP Code City Population Distance
37370 Riceville, TN 4,652 11.3 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 37322 in?
ZIP code 37322 (Decatur) is located in Meigs County, Tennessee. Meigs County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/meigs-tn.
What is the population of ZIP code 37322?
ZIP code 37322 in Decatur, TN has a population of 8,239 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 37322?
The median household income in ZIP 37322 is $57,929, which is 24% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 37322?
The median home value in ZIP 37322 is $171,300, which is 38% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 37322?
The largest racial group in ZIP 37322 is White at 87.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 37322?
ZIP code 37322 has 76 business establishments employing approximately 1,584 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 37322?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 37322 are: Retail trade (19), Manufacturing (10), Other services (except public administration) (10). There are 7 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 37322?
In ZIP code 37322, 56.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 12.5% 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 37322?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 37322 is 32.8 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 37322?
In ZIP code 37322, approximately 76.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 23.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 37322?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 37322 is 15.4% 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 Decatur, 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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