Midway, TN · standard
ZIP Code 37809
Greene County, Tennessee - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,278
- 27/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $50,192
- Median income Below-median income area
- $163,000
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 9.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Midway pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, mixed-tenure area.
- 14th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 31st pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 27
- people per sq mi
- 50%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 37809 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 37809 covers 85.6 square miles in Midway, Greene County, Tennessee (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,278 residents on file, a density of 27 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 37809 reports a modest median household income of $50,192 (24% below the average Tennessee ZIP), while per-capita income is $22,302. Economic pressure is pronounced: 24.9% of residents are below the poverty line and unemployment is 11.8%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $163,000 (34% below the average Tennessee ZIP), and median rent is $825; owner occupancy is 50.0%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 9.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.5, and the average commute is 20 minutes. The page also surfaces 7 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Greene County, so 37809 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 37809
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Midway, TN
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 37809.
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
8 establishments
- Construction 3
Construction
3 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing 3
Transportation and warehousing
3 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 3
Other services (except public administration)
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 37809, Midway, 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
2,278
Population
85.6
Area (sq mi)
27
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 37809?
39.5
Median Age
48.3%
Male
51.7%
Female
3.0%
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?
$50,192
Median Household Income
-24% vs state ZIP avg
$22,302
Per Capita Income
24.9%
Poverty Rate
11.8%
Unemployment Rate
19.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 37809 ranks among Tennessee ZIPs
Midway, 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)
$50,192 22nd percentile higher than 22% 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
927housing units
927
Total Housing Units
776
Occupied Units
151
Vacant Units
2.81
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$163,000
Median Home Value
-34% vs state ZIP avg
$825
Median Rent
1986
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 24 business establishments in ZIP 37809, employing approximately 2,613 people with a combined annual payroll of $139,864,000.
24
Businesses
2,613
Employees
$139.9M
Annual Payroll
4
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 8 | 33.3% |
| Construction | 3 | 12.5% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 12.5% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 3 | 12.5% |
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 37809 vs 37810 →
ZIP 37809 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 37711
Bulls Gap (37711)
5,044 residents
- 37818
Mosheim (37818)
4,998 residents
- 37860
Russellville (37860)
4,113 residents
- 37843
Parrottsville (37843)
3,725 residents
- 37891
Whitesburg (37891)
3,626 residents
- 37809
Midway (37809)
2,278 residents
- 37810 1,928
Mohawk (37810)
1,928 residents
- 37713 1,488
Bybee (37713)
1,488 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 37809 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 37809 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 37860
Russellville (37860)
$73,875 median income
- 37843
Parrottsville (37843)
$58,021 median income
- 37713
Bybee (37713)
$54,000 median income
- 37809
Midway (37809)
$50,192 median income
- 37818
Mosheim (37818)
$49,618 median income
- 37891
Whitesburg (37891)
$47,288 median income
- 37711
Bulls Gap (37711)
$42,406 median income
- 37810
Mohawk (37810)
$32,917 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 37809 ranks #4 of 8 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 37809, 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 (2,278 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 37809 in?
ZIP code 37809 (Midway) 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 37809?
ZIP code 37809 in Midway, TN has a population of 2,278 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 37809?
The median household income in ZIP 37809 is $50,192, which is 34% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 37809?
The median home value in ZIP 37809 is $163,000, which is 41% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 37809?
The largest racial group in ZIP 37809 is White at 91.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 8.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 37809?
ZIP code 37809 has 24 business establishments employing approximately 2,613 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 37809?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 37809 are: Manufacturing (8), Construction (3), Transportation and warehousing (3). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 37809?
In ZIP code 37809, 53.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 9.2% 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 37809?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 37809 is 19.7 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 37809?
In ZIP code 37809, approximately 50.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 50.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 37809?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 37809 is 24.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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