Decatur, TN · standard
ZIP Code 37322
Meigs County, Tennessee - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 8,239
- 24/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $57,929
- Median income Below-median income area
- $171,300
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 12.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Decatur pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 26th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 35th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 24
- people per sq mi
- 77%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 37322 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 37322 (Decatur, TN) fell -5.1% from 2023 to 2024.
ZIP code 37322 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Decatur, Meigs County, Tennessee, home to 8,239 residents across 343.3 square miles, a density of 24 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 37322 reports a modest median household income of $57,929 (13% below the average Tennessee ZIP), while per-capita income is $29,266. The poverty rate is 15.4%, with unemployment at 8.2%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $171,300 (31% below the average Tennessee ZIP), and median rent is $893; owner occupancy is 76.7%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 12.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.7, and the average commute is 33 minutes. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 1 more in Meigs County, so 37322 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 37322
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Decatur, TN
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 37322.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
19 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
10 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
10 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
9 establishments
- Construction
Construction
8 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 37322, Decatur, 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
8,239
Population
343.3
Area (sq mi)
24
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 37322?
44.7
Median Age
49.1%
Male
50.9%
Female
2.0%
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?
$57,929
Median Household Income
-13% vs state ZIP avg
$29,266
Per Capita Income
15.4%
Poverty Rate
8.2%
Unemployment Rate
32.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 37322 ranks among Tennessee ZIPs
Decatur, 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)
$57,929 39th percentile higher than 39% 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
3,943housing units
3,943
Total Housing Units
3,436
Occupied Units
507
Vacant Units
2.60
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$171,300
Median Home Value
-31% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 37322 vs 37370 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 37370 | Riceville, TN | 4,652 | 11.3 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 37322, 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 (8,239 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 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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