37303 ZIP Code
Athens, Tennessee
December 15, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 37303 |
| City/Town: | Athens |
| County: | McMinn |
| State: | Tennessee |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 25,101 |
| Median Household Income: | $58,466 |
| Per Capita Income: | $36,290 |
| Total Housing Units: | 11,350 |
| Median Home Value: | $182,700 |
| Land Area: | 148.9 sq miles
385.8 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.0 sq miles
0.0 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 35.4426, -84.6397 |
Population Information (37303 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 25,101 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 12,444 | 49.6% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 12,657 | 50.4% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 42.1 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,252 | 5.0% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,352 | 5.4% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,299 | 5.2% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,602 | 6.4% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,862 | 7.4% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 3,133 | 12.5% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 2,914 | 11.6% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 3,331 | 13.3% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,596 | 6.4% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,751 | 7.0% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,882 | 11.5% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,642 | 6.5% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 485 | 1.9% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (37303 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $182,700 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.9 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $807 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 11,350 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 10,152 | 89.4% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,198 | 10.6% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 6,879 | 67.8% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 3,273 | 32.2% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (37303 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 17,734 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 864 | 4.9% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,551 | 8.7% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 5,960 | 33.6% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 3,863 | 21.8% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,647 | 9.3% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 2,494 | 14.1% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,355 | 7.6% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 86.4% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 21.7% | 34.3% |
Income Information (37303 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $58,466 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $73,256 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $69,346 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $36,290 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (37303 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 11,802 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 11,220 | 95.5% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 534 | 4.5% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 9,199 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 9,051 | 80.7% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,329 | 11.8% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 779 | 6.9% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 61 | 0.5% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (37303 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 22,471 | 89.5% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 1,213 | 4.8% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 15 | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 170 | 0.7% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 202 | 0.8% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,030 | 4.1% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 391 | 1.6% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 1,289 | 5.1% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 1,038 | 4.1% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 71 | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 180 | 0.7% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (37303 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 792 | 7.8% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 636 | 6.3% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 692 | 6.8% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 699 | 6.9% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,695 | 16.7% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,972 | 19.4% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,206 | 11.9% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,434 | 14.1% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 572 | 5.6% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 454 | 4.5% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (37303 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 9,572 | 85.3% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 972 | 8.7% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 135 | 1.2% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 52 | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 343 | 3.1% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 21.3 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (37303 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 123 | 1.1% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 662 | 5.9% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 2,853 | 25.4% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 309 | 2.8% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,547 | 13.8% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 575 | 5.1% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 105 | 0.9% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 352 | 3.1% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 625 | 5.6% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 2,277 | 20.3% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 726 | 6.5% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 740 | 6.6% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 326 | 2.9% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (37303 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 14.9% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (37303 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 21,634 | 86.2% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 15,016 | 59.8% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 10,123 | 40.3% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 2,925 | 11.7% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (37303 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 7,282 | 71.7% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 4,338 | 42.7% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 2,631 | 25.9% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 538 | 5.3% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 204 | 2.0% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,513 | 14.9% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (37303 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 7,737 | 68.2% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 180 | 1.6% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 556 | 4.9% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 387 | 3.4% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 650 | 5.7% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 79 | 0.7% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 265 | 2.3% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 1,476 | 13.0% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 20 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (37303 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 16 | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 564 | 5.0% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 2,035 | 17.9% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,739 | 15.3% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,388 | 12.2% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,474 | 13.0% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,300 | 11.5% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,515 | 13.3% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 593 | 5.2% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 726 | 6.4% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (37303 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 171 | 1.5% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 647 | 5.7% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 2,874 | 25.3% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 5,364 | 47.3% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,772 | 15.6% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 522 | 4.6% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (37303 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 2,681 | 26.4% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 134 | 1.3% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 7,006 | 69.0% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 32 | 0.3% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 245 | 2.4% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 54 | 0.5% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (37303 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 380 | 3.7% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 3,094 | 30.5% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 3,649 | 35.9% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 3,029 | 29.8% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (37303 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 432 | 6.3% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 897 | 13.0% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 907 | 13.2% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,609 | 23.4% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,662 | 24.2% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 1,096 | 15.9% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 255 | 3.7% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 21 | 0.3% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (37303 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,184 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $416 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $807 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.50 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.12 | 2.38 |
Households (37303 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 10,152 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 5,138 | 50.6% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,660 | 16.4% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,707 | 16.8% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 2,581 | 25.4% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 2,863 | 28.2% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 3,605 | 35.5% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.37 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.88 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (37303 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 10,250 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 2,960 | 28.9% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 5,349 | 52.2% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 316 | 3.1% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,410 | 13.8% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 2,517 | 24.6% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (37303 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 5,015 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 253 | 5.0% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 323 | 6.4% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 2,082 | 41.5% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,092 | 21.8% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,265 | 25.2% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (37303 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 20,394 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,427 | 7.0% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 24,559 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 4,788 | 19.5% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 333 | 7.0% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 2,573 | 53.7% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,882 | 39.3% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (37303 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 21,091 | 84.0% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 3,730 | 14.9% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 2,208 | 59.2% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,489 | 39.9% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 310 | 8.3% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 33 | 0.9% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (37303 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 24,145 | 96.2% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 209 | 0.8% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 956 | 457.4% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 956 | 457.4% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 956 | 457.4% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 135 | 64.6% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 18 | 8.6% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 617 | 295.2% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (37303 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 23,849 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 22,324 | 93.6% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 1,525 | 6.4% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 922 | 3.9% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 520 | 2.2% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 66 | 0.3% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 17 | 0.1% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (37303 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 10,152 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 9,414 | 92.7% | 89.4% |
Athens, TN37303