Telford, TN · standard

ZIP Code 37690

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

4,122
69/sq mi
$74,286
Median income
$246,200
Median home value
18.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 46%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 43%
home value, US ZIPs
69
people per sq mi
86%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 37690 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 37690 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 59.8 square miles in Telford, Washington County, Tennessee. The area is home to 4,122 residents, producing a population density of 69 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 37690 against Tennessee and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 37690 sits at $74,286 (12% above the Tennessee average), while per-capita income is $34,991. The poverty rate stands at 7.5% and the unemployment rate at 3.8%. On housing, the median home value is $246,200 (1% below the state average) with median rent at $1,040 per month, and 85.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 37690 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 18.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 50.1, and the average commute is . We also surface 5 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Washington County, so you can benchmark 37690 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 37690

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 37690.

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 37690, Telford, 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

4,122

Population

59.8

Area (sq mi)

69

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 37690?

50.1

Median Age

52.5%

Male

47.5%

Female

3.2%

Foreign-Born

White 92.0%
African American 0.1%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 2.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.4%
Hispanic or Latino 7.1%

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?

$74,286

Median Household Income

+12% vs state

$34,991

Per Capita Income

7.5%

Poverty Rate

3.8%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 37690 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$74,286 Top 46% higher than 54% 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 61.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 18.8%

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

What does housing look like?

1,919

Total Housing Units

1,838

Occupied Units

81

Vacant Units

2.57

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 85.8%
Renter 14.2%

$246,200

Median Home Value

-1% vs state

$1,040

Median Rent

1996

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 33 business establishments in ZIP 37690, employing approximately 543 people with a combined annual payroll of $29,708,000.

33

Businesses

543

Employees

$29.7M

Annual Payroll

5

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 10 30.3%
Manufacturing 4 12.1%
Retail trade 4 12.1%
Wholesale trade 3 9.1%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 3 9.1%

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 37690 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 37690 ranks #5 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 37690 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 37690 ranks the highest 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
37681 Limestone, TN 6,121 3.8 mi
37659 Jonesborough, TN 27,585 4.1 mi
37641 Chuckey, TN 8,567 6.9 mi
37656 Fall Branch, TN 3,677 11.1 mi
37650 Erwin, TN 12,750 11.5 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 37690 in?
ZIP code 37690 (Telford) 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 37690?
ZIP code 37690 in Telford, TN has a population of 4,122 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 37690?
The median household income in ZIP 37690 is $74,286, which is 3% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 37690?
The median home value in ZIP 37690 is $246,200, which is 11% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 37690?
The largest racial group in ZIP 37690 is White at 92.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 37690?
ZIP code 37690 has 33 business establishments employing approximately 543 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 37690?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 37690 are: Construction (10), Manufacturing (4), Retail trade (4). There are 5 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 37690?
In ZIP code 37690, 61.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 18.8% 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 37690?
In ZIP code 37690, 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 37690?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 37690 is 7.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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