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Population and households in ZIP 37686
Household size in ZIP 37686
| Period | ZIP 37686 | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.36 | 2.53 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.30 | 2.57 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.42 | 2.57 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.56 | 2.53 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.20 | +0.00 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 37686 run a little small, averaging 2.56 people against 2.65 nationally, which usually means more singles and couples and fewer children. Since 2006–10, household size has climbed from 2.36, even as the national average fell. Households are largest in the east and smallest in the southwest.
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 37686
| Period | ZIP 37686 | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 41.4 | 38.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 45.4 | 39.2 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 46.3 | 39.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 43.1 | 39.9 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.7 | +1.6 | +2.3 |
The median resident of ZIP 37686 is 43.1 years old, older than the national median of 40.1. The median age has climbed from 41.4 in 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Residents skew youngest in the east and oldest in the north.
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 37686
| Period | ZIP 37686 | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.2% | 12.2% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 8.6% | 12.0% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 10.9% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.5% | 11.8% | 11.6% |
| Change | −3.7 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in ZIP 37686: 4.5% of households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share is down 3.7 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only ten of the 298 Tennessee ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have a lower share of single-parent households.
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 37686
Renters in ZIP 37686
| Period | ZIP 37686 | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 20.5% | 30.4% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 20.2% | 32.9% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 20.8% | 33.7% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 25.1% | 33.1% | 34.8% |
| Change | +4.5 pts | +2.6 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in ZIP 37686 own their homes; 25.1% rent, below the national share of 34.8%. More than four in ten owners (45.3%) have paid off their mortgages, above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is up 4.5 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 37686
| Period | ZIP 37686 | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.2% | 11.5% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 15.6% | 11.8% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 14.1% | 11.8% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 7.0% | 10.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | −5.2 pts | −1.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is on the low side in ZIP 37686: 7.0% of homes sit empty, against 9.6% nationally, which points to steady demand for housing. Vacancy is down 5.2 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 37686
| Period | ZIP 37686 | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1985 | 1981 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1988 | 1982 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1988 | 1983 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1997 | 1986 | 1980 |
| Change | +12 | +6 | +6 |
ZIP 37686 has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 1997, versus 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1985 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the west, the oldest in the south.
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 37686
| Period | ZIP 37686 | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $658 | $761 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $705 | $837 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $844 | $961 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $977 | $1,286 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$320 | +$526 | +$606 |
Rent in ZIP 37686 runs $977 a month at the median, utilities included, well below the U.S. median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $320 a month since 2006–10, up 49%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 23.1% of the typical renter's income, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the north; 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 37686
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 37686
| Period | ZIP 37686 | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 25.1% | 23.9% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 24.7% | 25.3% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 25.8% | 27.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 34.6% | 31.4% | 35.6% |
| Change | +9.5 pts | +7.5 pts | +7.2 pts |
Just over a third of adults 25 and older in ZIP 37686 (34.6%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, close to the national share of 35.6%. The share is higher than in Tennessee as a whole (31.4%). Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 9.5 points, as it has nationally.
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 37686
| Period | ZIP 37686 | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 83.6% | 83.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 84.5% | 85.4% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 91.2% | 87.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 91.4% | 89.9% | 89.3% |
| Change | +7.8 pts | +6.6 pts | +4.3 pts |
About nine in ten adults in ZIP 37686 have finished high school (91.4%), a bit above the national rate of 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 7.8 points, as it has nationally.
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 37686
| Period | ZIP 37686 | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.1% | 8.6% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 4.7% | 9.6% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 1.6% | 5.4% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.5% | 4.8% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.6 pts | −3.8 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in ZIP 37686 has been strong: just 2.5% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Unemployment is down 3.6 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. 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 37686 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 37686 | 2.56 | 43.1 | 4.5% | 25.1% | 7.0% | 1997 | $977 | 34.6% | 91.4% | 2.5% |
| ZIP 37694 | 2.41 | 48.7 | 10.6% | 12.8% | 8.4% | 1985 | $806 | 20.5% | 89.0% | 6.3% |
| ZIP 37618 | 2.42 | 46.9 | 7.8% | 18.2% | 11.2% | 1983 | $1,077 | 22.6% | 89.6% | 6.2% |
| ZIP 37617 | 2.56 | 46.5 | 8.1% | 18.3% | 12.6% | 1983 | $878 | 25.3% | 90.0% | 6.1% |
| ZIP 37615 | 2.49 | 43.2 | 6.8% | 26.1% | 10.9% | 1993 | $1,030 | 40.2% | 95.0% | 3.1% |
| ZIP 37601 | 2.23 | 40.4 | 10.0% | 43.0% | 7.3% | 1978 | $975 | 32.8% | 90.6% | 7.8% |
| ZIP 37663 | 2.29 | 47.1 | 4.8% | 17.7% | 4.9% | 1980 | $1,018 | 37.5% | 95.4% | 4.1% |
| ZIP 37604 | 2.20 | 37.5 | 10.1% | 50.6% | 11.4% | 1979 | $1,049 | 40.7% | 91.1% | 5.1% |
| ZIP 37614 | 2.32 | 19.5 | 8.2% | 35.5% | 100.0% | 1985 | $1,005 | 22.9% | 100.0% | 6.6% |
| ZIP 37643 | 2.30 | 45.0 | 13.6% | 25.3% | 12.4% | 1972 | $760 | 21.0% | 89.8% | 4.9% |
| ZIP 37664 | 2.23 | 46.6 | 10.5% | 30.9% | 7.9% | 1975 | $800 | 33.6% | 90.9% | 4.0% |
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 37686. 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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