PlainZIP

Jonesborough, TN · standard

ZIP Code 37659

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

27,585
83/sq mi
$71,110
Median income
$249,600
Median home value
29.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

48th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 43%
home value, US ZIPs
83
people per sq mi
80%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 37659 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 37659 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Jonesborough, Washington County, Tennessee, with 27,585 residents across 333.6 square miles, a density of 83 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 37659 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $71,110 (7% above the Tennessee average), while per-capita income is $37,683. Local economic indicators show a 9.7% poverty rate alongside 3.3% unemployment. On housing, the median home value is $249,600 (1% above the state average) with median rent at $1,008 per month, and 79.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 29.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.3, and the average commute is 25 minutes. Beyond these figures, 6 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Washington County, letting you compare 37659 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

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 37659

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Jonesborough, TN

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 37659.

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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 37659, Jonesborough, 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

27,585

Population

333.6

Area (sq mi)

83

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 37659?

45.3

Median Age

50.3%

Male

49.7%

Female

2.8%

Foreign-Born

White 89.2%
African American 1.5%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.4%
Hispanic or Latino 5.0%

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?

$71,110

Median Household Income

+7% vs state

$37,683

Per Capita Income

9.7%

Poverty Rate

3.3%

Unemployment Rate

25.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 37659 ranks nationally

Jonesborough, TN household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$71,110 48th percentile higher than 48% 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 62.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 29.4%

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

What does housing look like?

12,704

Total Housing Units

11,906

Occupied Units

798

Vacant Units

2.39

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 79.7%
Renter 20.3%

$249,600

Median Home Value

+1% vs state

$1,008

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

+5.1%

YoY Change (2024)

284

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+184%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 37659 have increased 5.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +184% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.8% 173
2021 +13.8% 197
2022 +20.9% 238
2023 +13.5% 270
2024 +5.1% 284

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 358 business establishments in ZIP 37659, employing approximately 3,237 people with a combined annual payroll of $125,512,000.

358

Businesses

3,237

Employees

$125.5M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 56 15.6%
Other services (except public administration) 52 14.5%
Construction 47 13.1%
Accommodation and food services 35 9.8%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 32 8.9%
Health care and social assistance 32 8.9%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 29 8.1%
Finance and insurance 19 5.3%
Manufacturing 15 4.2%
Real estate and rental and leasing 11 3.1%
Wholesale trade 7 2.0%
Transportation and warehousing 7 2.0%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 5 1.4%
Educational services 4 1.1%
Utilities 3 0.8%

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 37659 vs 37690 →

ZIP 37659 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 37659 ranks #2 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 37659 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 37659 ranks #3 of 6 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
37690 Telford, TN 4,122 4.1 mi
37604 Johnson City, TN 34,245 6.3 mi
37614 Johnson City, TN 2,107 7.0 mi
37681 Limestone, TN 6,121 7.5 mi
37615 Johnson City, TN 19,560 8.6 mi
37656 Fall Branch, TN 3,677 11.2 mi

More ZIP Codes in Washington County

37601 standard
Johnson City, TN
Pop: 36,182
37604 standard
Johnson City, TN
Pop: 34,245
37615 standard
Johnson City, TN
Pop: 19,560
37681 standard
Limestone, TN
Pop: 6,121
37690 standard
Telford, TN
Pop: 4,122
37614 standard
Johnson City, TN
Pop: 2,107

Related Areas

Washington County Jonesborough, TN Tennessee

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 37659 in? ▼
ZIP code 37659 (Jonesborough) 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 37659? ▼
ZIP code 37659 in Jonesborough, TN has a population of 27,585 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 37659? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 37659 is $71,110, which is 7% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 37659? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 37659 is $249,600, which is 10% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 37659? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 37659 is White at 89.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 37659? ▼
ZIP code 37659 has 358 business establishments employing approximately 3,237 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 37659? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 37659 are: Retail trade (56), Other services (except public administration) (52), Construction (47). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 37659? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 37659 increased by 5.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 184%. 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 37659? ▼
In ZIP code 37659, 62.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 29.4% 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 37659? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 37659 is 25.1 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 37659? ▼
In ZIP code 37659, approximately 79.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 20.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 37659? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 37659 is 9.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.