Johnson City, TN · standard
ZIP Code 37604
Washington County, Tennessee - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 34,245
- 391/sq mi High-density area
- $52,345
- Median income Below-median income area
- $259,600
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 40.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Johnson City pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with above-median home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.
- 17th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 41%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 391
- people per sq mi
- 50%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 37604 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 37604 (Johnson City, TN) rose +7.3% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 268.2 in 2023 to 287.8 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 37604 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Johnson City, Washington County, Tennessee, with 34,245 residents across 87.5 square miles, a density of 391 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 37604 reports a modest median household income of $52,345 (21% below the average Tennessee ZIP), while per-capita income is $35,679. The poverty rate is 21.9%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Median home value is $259,600 (5% above the average Tennessee ZIP) and median rent is $1,055; 50.3% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 40.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.4, and the average commute is 18 minutes. The page also surfaces 8 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Washington County, so 37604 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 37604
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Johnson City, TN
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 37604.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
216 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
169 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
150 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
114 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
94 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 37604, Johnson City, 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
34,245
Population
87.5
Area (sq mi)
391
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 37604?
35.4
Median Age
48.1%
Male
51.9%
Female
4.7%
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?
$52,345
Median Household Income
-21% vs state ZIP avg
$35,679
Per Capita Income
21.9%
Poverty Rate
4.9%
Unemployment Rate
18.2 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 37604 ranks nationally
Johnson City, TN household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$52,345 17th percentile higher than 17% of 30,318 US ZIPs
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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
19,596housing units
19,596
Total Housing Units
17,621
Occupied Units
1,975
Vacant Units
2.18
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$259,600
Median Home Value
+5% vs state ZIP avg
$1,055
Median Rent
1980
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+7.3%
YoY Change (2024)
288
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+188%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 37604 have increased 7.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +188% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +5.2% | 172 |
| 2021 | +11.6% | 192 |
| 2022 | +20.9% | 232 |
| 2023 | +15.4% | 268 |
| 2024 | +7.3% | 288 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 1,161 business establishments in ZIP 37604, employing approximately 23,248 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,262,628,000.
1,161
Businesses
23,248
Employees
$1.3B
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 216 | 18.6% |
| Retail trade | 169 | 14.6% |
| Accommodation and food services | 150 | 12.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 114 | 9.8% |
| Finance and insurance | 94 | 8.1% |
| Construction | 79 | 6.8% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 79 | 6.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 60 | 5.2% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 55 | 4.7% |
| Wholesale trade | 40 | 3.5% |
| Manufacturing | 33 | 2.8% |
| Information | 21 | 1.8% |
| Educational services | 17 | 1.5% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 15 | 1.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 12 | 1.0% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 5 | 0.4% |
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 37604 vs 37614 →
ZIP 37604 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 37601
Johnson City (37601)
36,182 residents
- 37604
Johnson City (37604)
34,245 residents
- 37659
Jonesborough (37659)
27,585 residents
- 37615
Johnson City (37615)
19,560 residents
- 37686 7,072
Piney Flats (37686)
7,072 residents
- 37692 4,770
Unicoi (37692)
4,770 residents
- 37614 2,107
Johnson City (37614)
2,107 residents
- 37694 1,955
Watauga (37694)
1,955 residents
- 37682 667
Milligan College (37682)
667 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 37604 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 37604 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 37686
Piney Flats (37686)
$84,264 median income
- 37694
Watauga (37694)
$81,250 median income
- 37615
Johnson City (37615)
$77,525 median income
- 37659
Jonesborough (37659)
$71,110 median income
- 37692
Unicoi (37692)
$53,531 median income
- 37604
Johnson City (37604)
$52,345 median income
- 37601
Johnson City (37601)
$50,686 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 37604 ranks #6 of 7 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 37614 | Johnson City, TN | 2,107 | 0.7 mi |
| 37601 | Johnson City, TN | 36,182 | 4.0 mi |
| 37682 | Milligan College, TN | 667 | 5.1 mi |
| 37659 | Jonesborough, TN | 27,585 | 6.3 mi |
| 37615 | Johnson City, TN | 19,560 | 7.9 mi |
| 37686 | Piney Flats, TN | 7,072 | 10.1 mi |
| 37692 | Unicoi, TN | 4,770 | 8.9 mi |
| 37694 | Watauga, TN | 1,955 | 8.5 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 37604, 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 (34,245 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 37604 in?
ZIP code 37604 (Johnson City) is located in Washington County, Tennessee. Washington County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/washington-tn.
What is the population of ZIP code 37604?
ZIP code 37604 in Johnson City, TN has a population of 34,245 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 37604?
The median household income in ZIP 37604 is $52,345, which is 31% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 37604?
The median home value in ZIP 37604 is $259,600, which is 7% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 37604?
The largest racial group in ZIP 37604 is White at 84.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 37604?
ZIP code 37604 has 1,161 business establishments employing approximately 23,248 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 37604?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 37604 are: Health care and social assistance (216), Retail trade (169), Accommodation and food services (150). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 37604?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 37604 increased by 7.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 188%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 37604?
In ZIP code 37604, 64.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 40.8% 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 37604?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 37604 is 18.2 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 37604?
In ZIP code 37604, approximately 50.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 49.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 37604?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 37604 is 21.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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