Afton, TN · standard
ZIP Code 37616
Greene County, Tennessee - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 4,874
- 42/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $67,662
- Median income Near-median income area
- $208,900
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 16.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Afton pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 43rd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 46th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 42
- people per sq mi
- 80%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 37616 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 37616 (Afton, TN) rose +14.4% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 242.6 in 2023 to 277.6 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 37616 covers 116.0 square miles in Afton, Greene County, Tennessee (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 4,874 residents on file, a density of 42 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 37616 reports a modest median household income of $67,662 (2% above the average Tennessee ZIP), while per-capita income is $26,982. The poverty rate is 16.7%, with unemployment at 1.8%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $208,900 (16% below the average Tennessee ZIP), and median rent is $796; owner occupancy is 80.0%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 16.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.9, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Greene County, so 37616 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 37616
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Afton, TN
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 37616.
- Construction
Construction
13 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
7 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 5
Other services (except public administration)
5 establishments
- Manufacturing 4
Manufacturing
4 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services 4
Professional, scientific, and technical services
4 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 37616, Afton, 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
4,874
Population
116.0
Area (sq mi)
42
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 37616?
44.9
Median Age
49.0%
Male
51.0%
Female
7.6%
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?
$67,662
Median Household Income
+2% vs state ZIP avg
$26,982
Per Capita Income
16.7%
Poverty Rate
1.8%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 37616 ranks among Tennessee ZIPs
Afton, 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)
$67,662 Top 38% higher than 62% 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
2,523housing units
2,523
Total Housing Units
2,113
Occupied Units
410
Vacant Units
2.72
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$208,900
Median Home Value
-16% vs state ZIP avg
$796
Median Rent
1989
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
+14.4%
YoY Change (2024)
278
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+178%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 37616 have increased 14.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +178% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +9.3% | 154 |
| 2021 | +16.6% | 180 |
| 2022 | +27.1% | 228 |
| 2023 | +6.3% | 243 |
| 2024 | +14.4% | 278 |
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 45 business establishments in ZIP 37616, employing approximately 788 people with a combined annual payroll of $34,991,000.
45
Businesses
788
Employees
$35.0M
Annual Payroll
6
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 13 | 28.9% |
| Retail trade | 7 | 15.6% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 5 | 11.1% |
| Manufacturing | 4 | 8.9% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 4 | 8.9% |
| Health care and social assistance | 3 | 6.7% |
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 37616 vs 37641 →
ZIP 37616 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 37745
Greeneville (37745)
18,401 residents
- 37641
Chuckey (37641)
8,567 residents
- 37681 6,121
Limestone (37681)
6,121 residents
- 37616 4,874
Afton (37616)
4,874 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 37616 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 37616 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 37616
Afton (37616)
$67,662 median income
- 37641
Chuckey (37641)
$66,570 median income
- 37681
Limestone (37681)
$65,857 median income
- 37745
Greeneville (37745)
$57,159 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 37616 ranks the highest of 4 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 37616, 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 (4,874 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 37616 in?
ZIP code 37616 (Afton) is located in Greene County, Tennessee. Greene County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/greene-tn.
What is the population of ZIP code 37616?
ZIP code 37616 in Afton, TN has a population of 4,874 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 37616?
The median household income in ZIP 37616 is $67,662, which is 11% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 37616?
The median home value in ZIP 37616 is $208,900, which is 25% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 37616?
The largest racial group in ZIP 37616 is White at 88.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 37616?
ZIP code 37616 has 45 business establishments employing approximately 788 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 37616?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 37616 are: Construction (13), Retail trade (7), Other services (except public administration) (5). There are 6 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 37616?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 37616 increased by 14.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 178%. 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 37616?
In ZIP code 37616, 68.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 16.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 37616?
In ZIP code 37616, approximately 80.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 20.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 37616?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 37616 is 16.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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