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Population and households in ZIP 37617
Household size in ZIP 37617
| Period | ZIP 37617 | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.37 | 2.53 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.34 | 2.57 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.40 | 2.57 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.56 | 2.53 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.19 | +0.00 | −0.03 |
The average household in ZIP 37617 has 2.56 people, a bit under the U.S. average of 2.65. Since 2006–10, household size has climbed from 2.37, even as the national average fell. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the northwest.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in ZIP 37617
| Period | ZIP 37617 | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 43.4 | 38.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 45.2 | 39.2 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 45.4 | 39.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 46.5 | 39.9 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.1 | +1.6 | +2.3 |
ZIP 37617 skews older: half of its residents are older than 46.5, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 43.4, in line with the national trend. Only 27 of the 298 Tennessee ZIP codes with 5,000+ people are older.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in ZIP 37617
| Period | ZIP 37617 | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.0% | 12.2% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 11.1% | 12.0% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 10.1% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.1% | 11.8% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.8 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in ZIP 37617: 8.1% of households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share has edged down 0.8 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in ZIP 37617
Renters in ZIP 37617
| Period | ZIP 37617 | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.5% | 30.4% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 18.3% | 32.9% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 20.7% | 33.7% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 18.3% | 33.1% | 34.8% |
| Change | +2.8 pts | +2.6 pts | +1.5 pts |
ZIP 37617 is largely a place of homeowners: only 18.3% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. More than half of owners (53.8%) have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 2.8 points, in line with the national trend.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in ZIP 37617
| Period | ZIP 37617 | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.5% | 11.5% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 9.2% | 11.8% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 10.5% | 11.8% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 12.6% | 10.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | +2.2 pts | −1.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy runs high in ZIP 37617: 12.6% of homes are empty, against 9.6% nationally. The count includes vacation homes and homes between owners or tenants, not just abandoned ones. Since 2006–10, vacancy has risen 2.2 points, even as the national rate fell.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in ZIP 37617
| Period | ZIP 37617 | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1980 | 1981 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1982 | 1982 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1983 | 1983 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1983 | 1986 | 1980 |
| Change | +3 | +6 | +6 |
Homes in ZIP 37617 are about the same age as the nation's housing: the median home was built in 1983, versus 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1980 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the southeast, while the center has the oldest housing.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in ZIP 37617
| Period | ZIP 37617 | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $621 | $761 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $587 | $837 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $673 | $961 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $878 | $1,286 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$258 | +$526 | +$606 |
The median renter in ZIP 37617 pays $878 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $258 a month from 2006–10, a 42% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 29.6% of household income on rent, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the southeast; the highest are in the southwest.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in ZIP 37617
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 37617
| Period | ZIP 37617 | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 18.6% | 23.9% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 23.1% | 25.3% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 24.5% | 27.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 25.3% | 31.4% | 35.6% |
| Change | +6.8 pts | +7.5 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in ZIP 37617: 25.3% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 6.8 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. College graduates are most concentrated in the west and least in the northeast.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in ZIP 37617
| Period | ZIP 37617 | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 83.1% | 83.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 85.5% | 85.4% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 87.0% | 87.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 90.0% | 89.9% | 89.3% |
| Change | +6.9 pts | +6.6 pts | +4.3 pts |
About as many adults in ZIP 37617 have finished high school as nationally: 90.0%, against 89.3%. The share with a diploma has risen 6.9 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in ZIP 37617
| Period | ZIP 37617 | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.1% | 8.6% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 9.1% | 9.6% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.7% | 5.4% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.1% | 4.8% | 5.4% |
| Change | −0.0 pts | −3.8 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment runs a little high in ZIP 37617: 6.1% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
ZIP 37617 compared with nearby ZIP codes
| ZIP code | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP 37617 | 2.56 | 46.5 | 8.1% | 18.3% | 12.6% | 1983 | $878 | 25.3% | 90.0% | 6.1% |
| ZIP 37686 | 2.56 | 43.1 | 4.5% | 25.1% | 7.0% | 1997 | $977 | 34.6% | 91.4% | 2.5% |
| ZIP 37618 | 2.42 | 46.9 | 7.8% | 18.2% | 11.2% | 1983 | $1,077 | 22.6% | 89.6% | 6.2% |
| ZIP 37664 | 2.23 | 46.6 | 10.5% | 30.9% | 7.9% | 1975 | $800 | 33.6% | 90.9% | 4.0% |
| ZIP 37663 | 2.29 | 47.1 | 4.8% | 17.7% | 4.9% | 1980 | $1,018 | 37.5% | 95.4% | 4.1% |
| ZIP 24258 | 2.22 | 51.1 | 8.0% | 12.2% | 19.2% | 1979 | $672 | 17.9% | 91.1% | 2.7% |
| ZIP 37615 | 2.49 | 43.2 | 6.8% | 26.1% | 10.9% | 1993 | $1,030 | 40.2% | 95.0% | 3.1% |
| ZIP 37620 | 2.36 | 43.5 | 11.9% | 26.7% | 10.3% | 1972 | $932 | 25.6% | 90.4% | 6.0% |
| ZIP 37660 | 2.25 | 44.3 | 15.0% | 36.9% | 13.3% | 1973 | $940 | 23.0% | 88.3% | 5.8% |
| ZIP 24201 | 2.37 | 45.8 | 17.1% | 37.9% | 19.7% | 1965 | $859 | 23.9% | 89.4% | 6.8% |
| ZIP 37665 | 2.51 | 36.7 | 16.1% | 32.4% | 16.7% | 1964 | $792 | 16.2% | 88.1% | 4.8% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up ZIP 37617. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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