Butler, TN · standard
ZIP Code 37640
Johnson County, Tennessee - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 3,743
- 14/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $55,402
- Median income Below-median income area
- $174,000
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 20.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Butler pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 22nd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 36th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 14
- people per sq mi
- 86%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 37640 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 37640 covers 273.2 square miles in Butler, Johnson County, Tennessee (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,743 residents on file, a density of 14 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 37640 reports a modest median household income of $55,402 (17% below the average Tennessee ZIP), while per-capita income is $36,615. The poverty rate is 21.1%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $174,000 (30% below the average Tennessee ZIP), and median rent is $687; owner occupancy is 85.8%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 20.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 53.4, and the average commute is 34 minutes. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 4 more in Johnson County, so 37640 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 37640
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Butler, TN
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 37640.
- Construction
Construction
7 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
6 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
5 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
3 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
3 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 37640, Butler, 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
3,743
Population
273.2
Area (sq mi)
14
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 37640?
53.4
Median Age
52.4%
Male
47.6%
Female
1.1%
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?
$55,402
Median Household Income
-17% vs state ZIP avg
$36,615
Per Capita Income
21.1%
Poverty Rate
3.6%
Unemployment Rate
34.4 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 37640 ranks among Tennessee ZIPs
Butler, 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)
$55,402 35th percentile higher than 35% of 593 Tennessee ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Tennessee ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
2,503housing units
2,503
Total Housing Units
1,899
Occupied Units
604
Vacant Units
2.03
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$174,000
Median Home Value
-30% vs state ZIP avg
$687
Median Rent
1991
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 37 business establishments in ZIP 37640, employing approximately 130 people with a combined annual payroll of $5,461,000.
37
Businesses
130
Employees
$5.5M
Annual Payroll
6
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 7 | 18.9% |
| Accommodation and food services | 6 | 16.2% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 5 | 13.5% |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 8.1% |
| Retail trade | 3 | 8.1% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 3 | 8.1% |
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 37640 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 37687
Roan Mountain (37687)
5,038 residents
- 37640
Butler (37640)
3,743 residents
- 28622
Elk Park (28622)
2,527 residents
- 28679
Sugar Grove (28679)
2,064 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 37640 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 37640 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 28679
Sugar Grove (28679)
$65,246 median income
- 37640
Butler (37640)
$55,402 median income
- 37687
Roan Mountain (37687)
$49,914 median income
- 28622
Elk Park (28622)
$44,028 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 37640 ranks #2 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 37640, 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 (3,743 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 37640 in?
ZIP code 37640 (Butler) is located in Johnson County, Tennessee. Johnson County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/johnson-tn.
What is the population of ZIP code 37640?
ZIP code 37640 in Butler, TN has a population of 3,743 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 37640?
The median household income in ZIP 37640 is $55,402, which is 27% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 37640?
The median home value in ZIP 37640 is $174,000, which is 37% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 37640?
The largest racial group in ZIP 37640 is White at 96.6%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 37640?
ZIP code 37640 has 37 business establishments employing approximately 130 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 37640?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 37640 are: Construction (7), Accommodation and food services (6), Other services (except public administration) (5). There are 6 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 37640?
In ZIP code 37640, 63.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 20.9% 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 37640?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 37640 is 34.4 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 37640?
In ZIP code 37640, approximately 85.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 14.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 37640?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 37640 is 21.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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