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 Moderate-density area
- $74,286
- Median income Near-median income area
- $246,200
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 18.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 37690 (Telford, TN) fell -1.9% from 2023 to 2024.
ZIP code 37690 covers 59.8 square miles in Telford, Washington County, Tennessee (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 4,122 residents on file, a density of 69 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 37690 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $74,286 (12% above the average Tennessee ZIP), while per-capita income is $34,991. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 7.5% and unemployment is 3.8%. Median home value is $246,200 (1% below the average Tennessee ZIP) and median rent is $1,040; 85.8% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 18.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 50.1, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Washington County, so 37690 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 37690
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Telford, TN
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 37690.
- Construction
Construction
10 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
4 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
4 establishments
- Wholesale trade 3
Wholesale trade
3 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 3
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
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 37690, Telford, 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
4,122
Population
59.8
Area (sq mi)
69
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 37690?
50.1
Median Age
52.5%
Male
47.5%
Female
3.2%
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?
$74,286
Median Household Income
+12% vs state ZIP avg
$34,991
Per Capita Income
7.5%
Poverty Rate
3.8%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 37690 ranks among Tennessee ZIPs
Telford, 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)
$74,286 Top 28% higher than 72% 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
1,919housing units
1,919
Total Housing Units
1,838
Occupied Units
81
Vacant Units
2.57
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$246,200
Median Home Value
-1% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 37659
Jonesborough (37659)
27,585 residents
- 37650
Erwin (37650)
12,750 residents
- 37641 8,567
Chuckey (37641)
8,567 residents
- 37681 6,121
Limestone (37681)
6,121 residents
- 37690 4,122
Telford (37690)
4,122 residents
- 37656 3,677
Fall Branch (37656)
3,677 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 37690 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 37690 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 37690
Telford (37690)
$74,286 median income
- 37659
Jonesborough (37659)
$71,110 median income
- 37641
Chuckey (37641)
$66,570 median income
- 37681
Limestone (37681)
$65,857 median income
- 37656
Fall Branch (37656)
$63,617 median income
- 37650
Erwin (37650)
$50,654 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 37690, 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 (4,122 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 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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