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Population and households in ZIP 37642
Household size in ZIP 37642
| Period | ZIP 37642 | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.28 | 2.53 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.37 | 2.57 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.39 | 2.57 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.35 | 2.53 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.07 | +0.00 | −0.03 |
ZIP 37642 is a place of small households, averaging 2.35 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Since 2006–10, household size has crept up from 2.28, even as the national average fell. Households are largest in the southwest and smallest in the east.
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 37642
| Period | ZIP 37642 | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 42.5 | 38.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 43.2 | 39.2 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 45.2 | 39.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 48.2 | 39.9 | 40.1 |
| Change | +5.7 | +1.6 | +2.3 |
ZIP 37642 skews older: half of its residents are older than 48.2, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. The median age has climbed from 42.5 in 2006–10, as it has nationally. Of the 298 Tennessee ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 11 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 37642
| Period | ZIP 37642 | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.6% | 12.2% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 8.7% | 12.0% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 12.3% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 12.8% | 11.8% | 11.6% |
| Change | +2.2 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in eight households in ZIP 37642 (12.8%), a bit above the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share has risen 2.2 points since 2006–10, even as the national share fell.
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 37642
Renters in ZIP 37642
| Period | ZIP 37642 | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 22.6% | 30.4% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 21.7% | 32.9% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 26.4% | 33.7% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 18.6% | 33.1% | 34.8% |
| Change | −3.9 pts | +2.6 pts | +1.5 pts |
ZIP 37642 is largely a place of homeowners: only 18.6% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. About half of owners (50.8%) have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is down 3.9 points from 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
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 37642
| Period | ZIP 37642 | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.6% | 11.5% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 9.8% | 11.8% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 12.9% | 11.8% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 12.0% | 10.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | +2.4 pts | −1.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy runs a little high in ZIP 37642: 12.0% of homes are empty, against 9.6% nationally. The count includes vacation homes and homes between owners or tenants, not just abandoned ones. Vacancy is up 2.4 points from 2006–10, 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 37642
| Period | ZIP 37642 | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1983 | 1981 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1983 | 1982 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1987 | 1983 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1987 | 1986 | 1980 |
| Change | +5 | +6 | +6 |
The housing in ZIP 37642 is younger than the country's: half of it was built after 1987, against 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1983 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the west, the oldest in the center.
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 37642
| Period | ZIP 37642 | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $526 | $761 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $603 | $837 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $646 | $961 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $909 | $1,286 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$383 | +$526 | +$606 |
Rent in ZIP 37642 runs $909 a month at the median, utilities included, well below the U.S. median of $1,571. Rents are up $383 a month from 2006–10, a 73% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 32.0% of the typical renter's income, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the northeast; the highest are in the south.
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 37642
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 37642
| Period | ZIP 37642 | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.3% | 23.9% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 13.5% | 25.3% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 14.5% | 27.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 14.8% | 31.4% | 35.6% |
| Change | +1.5 pts | +7.5 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in ZIP 37642: 14.8% 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 1.5 points since 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally. College graduates are most concentrated in the south and least in the northwest.
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 37642
| Period | ZIP 37642 | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 81.8% | 83.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 84.8% | 85.4% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 84.2% | 87.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 90.9% | 89.9% | 89.3% |
| Change | +9.1 pts | +6.6 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in ZIP 37642 is a bit above the national rate: 90.9% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. That is in line with the rest of Tennessee. The share with a diploma is up 9.1 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 37642
| Period | ZIP 37642 | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.6% | 8.6% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 9.9% | 9.6% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.5% | 5.4% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.9% | 4.8% | 5.4% |
| Change | −0.7 pts | −3.8 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 37642 runs well above the national rate: 7.9% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4%. Only 27 of the 298 Tennessee ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have higher unemployment. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's 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 37642 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 37642 | 2.35 | 48.2 | 12.8% | 18.6% | 12.0% | 1987 | $909 | 14.8% | 90.9% | 7.9% |
| ZIP 37645 | 2.56 | 43.9 | 10.3% | 15.5% | 9.6% | 1984 | $1,283 | 18.4% | 92.7% | 3.5% |
| ZIP 37873 | 2.37 | 50.7 | 9.2% | 15.9% | 13.3% | 1989 | $783 | 13.9% | 86.6% | 7.5% |
| ZIP 37665 | 2.51 | 36.7 | 16.1% | 32.4% | 16.7% | 1964 | $792 | 16.2% | 88.1% | 4.8% |
| ZIP 37660 | 2.25 | 44.3 | 15.0% | 36.9% | 13.3% | 1973 | $940 | 23.0% | 88.3% | 5.8% |
| ZIP 24251 | 2.26 | 47.8 | 9.0% | 24.0% | 19.9% | 1975 | $710 | 16.6% | 89.1% | 3.4% |
| ZIP 24290 | 2.52 | 46.0 | 13.5% | 28.9% | 20.8% | 1965 | $907 | 10.0% | 92.3% | 5.2% |
| ZIP 37656 | 2.51 | 50.3 | 10.3% | 16.0% | 10.4% | 1988 | $779 | 24.8% | 91.4% | 6.9% |
| 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 24221 | 2.76 | 46.7 | 10.9% | 20.3% | 23.9% | 1978 | $752 | 25.3% | 79.8% | 10.1% |
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 37642. 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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