Johnson City, TN · standard

ZIP Code 37615

Washington County, Tennessee — Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

19,560
208/sq mi
$77,525
Median income
$294,900
Median home value
40.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Johnson City pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 41%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 34%
home value, US ZIPs
208
people per sq mi
75%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 37615 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 37615 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 94.2 square miles in Johnson City, Washington County, Tennessee. The area is home to 19,560 residents, producing a population density of 208 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 37615 against Tennessee and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 37615 sits at $77,525 (17% above the Tennessee average), while per-capita income is $46,552. The poverty rate stands at 9.1% and the unemployment rate at 3.1%. On housing, the median home value is $294,900 (19% above the state average) with median rent at $993 per month, and 74.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 37615 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 40.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.1, and the average commute is 23 minutes. We also surface 9 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Washington County, so you can benchmark 37615 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 37615

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 37615.

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 37615, Johnson City, 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

19,560

Population

94.2

Area (sq mi)

208

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 37615?

43.1

Median Age

50.0%

Male

50.0%

Female

2.8%

Foreign-Born

White 91.4%
African American 1.1%
Asian 1.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.2%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.5%
Hispanic or Latino 3.7%

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?

$77,525

Median Household Income

+17% vs state

$46,552

Per Capita Income

9.1%

Poverty Rate

3.1%

Unemployment Rate

22.7 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 37615 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income — the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$77,525 Top 41% higher than 59% 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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $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 63.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 40.9%

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

What does housing look like?

10,267

Total Housing Units

9,437

Occupied Units

830

Vacant Units

2.41

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 74.9%
Renter 25.1%

$294,900

Median Home Value

+19% vs state

$993

Median Rent

1995

Median Year Built

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

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+3.3%

YoY Change (2024)

266

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+166%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 37615 have increased 3.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +166% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.2% 162
2021 +15.0% 187
2022 +22.7% 229
2023 +12.3% 257
2024 +3.3% 266

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 446 business establishments in ZIP 37615, employing approximately 8,371 people with a combined annual payroll of $341,813,000.

446

Businesses

8,371

Employees

$341.8M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 75 16.8%
Other services (except public administration) 55 12.3%
Construction 44 9.9%
Health care and social assistance 44 9.9%
Accommodation and food services 38 8.5%
Finance and insurance 36 8.1%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 29 6.5%
Wholesale trade 26 5.8%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 24 5.4%
Real estate and rental and leasing 21 4.7%
Transportation and warehousing 16 3.6%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 14 3.1%
Manufacturing 11 2.5%
Information 6 1.4%
Educational services 5 1.1%

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 37615 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 37615 ranks #6 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 37615 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 37615 ranks #2 of 9 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
37663 Kingsport, TN 14,617 4.9 mi
37686 Piney Flats, TN 7,072 6.6 mi
37659 Jonesborough, TN 27,585 8.6 mi
37664 Kingsport, TN 26,880 8.4 mi
37604 Johnson City, TN 34,245 7.9 mi
37614 Johnson City, TN 2,107 8.1 mi
37601 Johnson City, TN 36,182 8.7 mi
37617 Blountville, TN 14,251 10.1 mi
37660 Kingsport, TN 40,038 11.2 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 37615 in?
ZIP code 37615 (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 37615?
ZIP code 37615 in Johnson City, TN has a population of 19,560 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 37615?
The median household income in ZIP 37615 is $77,525, which is 2% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 37615?
The median home value in ZIP 37615 is $294,900, which is 6% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 37615?
The largest racial group in ZIP 37615 is White at 91.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 37615?
ZIP code 37615 has 446 business establishments employing approximately 8,371 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 37615?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 37615 are: Retail trade (75), Other services (except public administration) (55), Construction (44). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 37615?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 37615 increased by 3.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 166%. 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 37615?
In ZIP code 37615, 63.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 40.9% 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 37615?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 37615 is 22.7 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 37615?
In ZIP code 37615, approximately 74.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 25.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 37615?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 37615 is 9.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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