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 High-density area
- $77,525
- Median income Near-median income area
- $294,900
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 40.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 37615 (Johnson City, TN) rose +3.3% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 257.4 in 2023 to 265.9 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 37615 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Johnson City, Washington County, Tennessee, home to 19,560 residents across 94.2 square miles, a density of 208 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 37615 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $77,525 (17% above the average Tennessee ZIP), while per-capita income is $46,552. The poverty rate is 9.1%, with unemployment at 3.1%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $294,900 (19% above the average Tennessee ZIP), while 74.9% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $993.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 40.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.1, and the average commute is 23 minutes. The page also surfaces 9 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Washington County, so 37615 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 37615
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Johnson City, TN
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 37615.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
75 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
55 establishments
- Construction
Construction
44 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
44 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
38 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 37615, 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
19,560
Population
94.2
Area (sq mi)
208
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 37615?
43.1
Median Age
50.0%
Male
50.0%
Female
2.8%
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?
$77,525
Median Household Income
+17% vs state ZIP avg
$46,552
Per Capita Income
9.1%
Poverty Rate
3.1%
Unemployment Rate
22.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 37615 ranks among Tennessee ZIPs
Johnson City, 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)
$77,525 Top 25% higher than 75% of 593 Tennessee 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
10,267housing units
10,267
Total Housing Units
9,437
Occupied Units
830
Vacant Units
2.41
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$294,900
Median Home Value
+19% vs state ZIP avg
$993
Median Rent
1995
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
+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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 37615 vs 37663 →
ZIP 37615 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 37660
Kingsport (37660)
40,038 residents
- 37601
Johnson City (37601)
36,182 residents
- 37604
Johnson City (37604)
34,245 residents
- 37659
Jonesborough (37659)
27,585 residents
- 37664
Kingsport (37664)
26,880 residents
- 37615
Johnson City (37615)
19,560 residents
- 37663 14,617
Kingsport (37663)
14,617 residents
- 37617 14,251
Blountville (37617)
14,251 residents
- 37686 7,072
Piney Flats (37686)
7,072 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 37615 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 37615 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
- 37615
Johnson City (37615)
$77,525 median income
- 37663
Kingsport (37663)
$76,007 median income
- 37659
Jonesborough (37659)
$71,110 median income
- 37617
Blountville (37617)
$64,764 median income
- 37664
Kingsport (37664)
$63,653 median income
- 37604
Johnson City (37604)
$52,345 median income
- 37601
Johnson City (37601)
$50,686 median income
- 37660
Kingsport (37660)
$49,191 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 37615, 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 (19,560 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 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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