PlainZIP

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
$52,345
Median income
$259,600
Median home value
40.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Tennessee average), while per-capita income is $35,679. Local economic indicators show a 21.9% poverty rate alongside 4.9% unemployment. The typical home here is valued at $259,600 (5% above the state average); renters pay a median of $1,055 monthly, and 50.3% of units 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. A geography-based comparison follows: 8 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 37604, plus 6 more within Washington County, give a clearer read than the national average alone.

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.

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 + 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

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 37604?

35.4

Median Age

48.1%

Male

51.9%

Female

4.7%

Foreign-Born

White 84.4%
African American 5.3%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.8%
Hispanic or Latino 6.8%

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

$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

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 64.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 40.8%

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

What does housing look like?

19,596

Total Housing Units

17,621

Occupied Units

1,975

Vacant Units

2.18

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 50.3%
Renter 49.7%

$259,600

Median Home Value

+5% vs state

$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

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ZIP 37604 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 37604 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 37604 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

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.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
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

More ZIP Codes in Washington County

37601 standard
Johnson City, TN
Pop: 36,182
37659 standard
Jonesborough, TN
Pop: 27,585
37615 standard
Johnson City, TN
Pop: 19,560
37681 standard
Limestone, TN
Pop: 6,121
37690 standard
Telford, TN
Pop: 4,122
37614 standard
Johnson City, TN
Pop: 2,107

Related Areas

Washington County Johnson City, TN Tennessee

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.