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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
$67,662
Median income
$208,900
Median home value
16.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Afton pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

43th 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.

ZIP code 37616 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 116.0 square miles in Afton, Greene County, Tennessee. The area is home to 4,874 residents, producing a population density of 42 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 37616 against Tennessee and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 37616 sits at $67,662 (2% above the Tennessee average), while per-capita income is $26,982. The poverty rate stands at 16.7% and the unemployment rate at 1.8%. On housing, the median home value is $208,900 (16% below the state average) with median rent at $796 per month, and 80.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 37616 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 16.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.9, and the average commute is —. We also surface 3 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Greene County, so you can benchmark 37616 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 37616

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 37616.

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 37616, Afton, 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

4,874

Population

116.0

Area (sq mi)

42

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 37616?

44.9

Median Age

49.0%

Male

51.0%

Female

7.6%

Foreign-Born

White 88.3%
African American 0.0%
Asian 4.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.8%
Hispanic or Latino 6.5%

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

$26,982

Per Capita Income

16.7%

Poverty Rate

1.8%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 37616 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$67,662 43rd percentile higher than 43% 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 68.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 16.4%

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

What does housing look like?

2,523

Total Housing Units

2,113

Occupied Units

410

Vacant Units

2.72

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 80.0%
Renter 20.0%

$208,900

Median Home Value

-16% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 37616 ranks #4 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 37616 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 37616 ranks the highest of 4 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
37641 Chuckey, TN 8,567 5.0 mi
37745 Greeneville, TN 18,401 5.4 mi
37681 Limestone, TN 6,121 7.1 mi

More ZIP Codes in Greene County

37743 standard
Greeneville, TN
Pop: 25,588
37745 standard
Greeneville, TN
Pop: 18,401
37641 standard
Chuckey, TN
Pop: 8,567
37818 standard
Mosheim, TN
Pop: 4,998
37809 standard
Midway, TN
Pop: 2,278
37810 standard
Mohawk, TN
Pop: 1,928

Related Areas

Greene County Afton, TN Tennessee

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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Official Data Resources for Afton, TN

Verify and explore additional data for this area using these official government sources.

U.S. Census Bureau
Official demographic, economic, and housing data from the American Community Survey.
HUD Fair Market Rents
Department of Housing and Urban Development rental cost estimates by metropolitan area.
FBI Uniform Crime Reports
Official crime statistics compiled from law enforcement agencies nationwide.
FHFA House Price Index
Federal Housing Finance Agency home value trends based on repeat sales and appraisals.

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