37659 ZIP Code
Jonesborough, Tennessee
December 15, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 37659 |
| City/Town: | Jonesborough |
| County: | Washington |
| State: | Tennessee |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 28,040 |
| Median Household Income: | $67,272 |
| Per Capita Income: | $37,775 |
| Total Housing Units: | 12,509 |
| Median Home Value: | $223,100 |
| Land Area: | 126.9 sq miles
328.7 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.5 sq miles
1.2 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 36.2798, -82.5061 |
Population Information (37659 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 28,040 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 13,923 | 49.7% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 14,117 | 50.3% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 46.5 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,162 | 4.1% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,748 | 6.2% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,577 | 5.6% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,479 | 5.3% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,096 | 3.9% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 3,440 | 12.3% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 2,907 | 10.4% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 3,986 | 14.2% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 2,006 | 7.2% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 2,284 | 8.1% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 3,427 | 12.2% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 2,356 | 8.4% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 572 | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (37659 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $223,100 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 6.0 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,018 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 12,509 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 11,512 | 92.0% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 997 | 8.0% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 9,320 | 81.0% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 2,192 | 19.0% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (37659 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 20,978 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 360 | 1.7% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,341 | 6.4% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 6,652 | 31.7% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 4,798 | 22.9% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,681 | 8.0% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 3,709 | 17.7% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 2,437 | 11.6% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 91.9% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 29.3% | 34.3% |
Income Information (37659 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $67,272 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $87,336 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $81,873 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $37,775 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (37659 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 13,424 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 12,965 | 96.7% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 441 | 3.3% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 9,777 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 10,086 | 77.8% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,811 | 14.0% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 1,044 | 8.1% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 24 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (37659 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 26,168 | 93.3% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 357 | 1.3% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 10 | 0.0% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 333 | 1.2% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 144 | 0.5% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,028 | 3.7% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 602 | 2.1% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 598 | 2.1% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 311 | 1.1% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 99 | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 157 | 0.6% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 31 | 0.1% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (37659 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 372 | 3.2% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 577 | 5.0% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 681 | 5.9% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 674 | 5.9% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,854 | 16.1% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 2,095 | 18.2% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 2,001 | 17.4% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,926 | 16.7% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 691 | 6.0% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 641 | 5.6% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (37659 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 10,696 | 82.5% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 676 | 5.2% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 171 | 1.3% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 213 | 1.6% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 1,003 | 7.7% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 24.2 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (37659 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 68 | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 815 | 6.3% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,530 | 11.8% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 148 | 1.1% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,675 | 12.9% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 659 | 5.1% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 144 | 1.1% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 720 | 5.6% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,191 | 9.2% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 3,936 | 30.4% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,136 | 8.8% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 662 | 5.1% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 281 | 2.2% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (37659 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 7.6% | 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 (37659 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 25,586 | 91.2% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 19,986 | 71.3% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 10,356 | 36.9% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,741 | 6.2% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (37659 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 8,403 | 73.0% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 4,899 | 42.6% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 3,581 | 31.1% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 479 | 4.2% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 133 | 1.2% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 620 | 5.4% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (37659 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 10,291 | 82.3% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 184 | 1.5% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 156 | 1.2% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 167 | 1.3% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 179 | 1.4% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 83 | 0.7% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 213 | 1.7% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 1,227 | 9.8% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 9 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (37659 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 86 | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 1,148 | 9.2% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 2,891 | 23.1% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,964 | 15.7% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,362 | 10.9% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 2,168 | 17.3% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 790 | 6.3% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 989 | 7.9% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 398 | 3.2% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 713 | 5.7% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (37659 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 55 | 0.4% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 642 | 5.1% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 2,544 | 20.3% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 6,800 | 54.4% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 2,188 | 17.5% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 280 | 2.2% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (37659 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 691 | 6.0% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 461 | 4.0% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 9,818 | 85.3% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 274 | 2.4% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 11 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 218 | 1.9% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 39 | 0.3% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (37659 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 467 | 4.1% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 3,025 | 26.3% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 3,947 | 34.3% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 4,073 | 35.4% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (37659 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 374 | 4.0% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 627 | 6.7% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,479 | 15.9% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,467 | 15.7% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 2,578 | 27.7% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 2,055 | 22.0% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 525 | 5.6% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 215 | 2.3% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (37659 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,302 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $391 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,018 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.39 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.32 | 2.38 |
Households (37659 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 11,512 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 6,650 | 57.8% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,691 | 14.7% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,559 | 13.5% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 2,721 | 23.6% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 2,882 | 25.0% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 4,336 | 37.7% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.37 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.85 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (37659 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 11,744 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 2,714 | 23.1% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 7,198 | 61.3% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 264 | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,380 | 11.8% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 2,290 | 19.5% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (37659 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 5,408 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 127 | 2.3% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 352 | 6.5% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 2,631 | 48.7% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,414 | 26.1% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 884 | 16.3% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (37659 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 22,410 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 2,706 | 12.1% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 27,327 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 4,700 | 17.2% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 248 | 5.3% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 2,159 | 45.9% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 2,293 | 48.8% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (37659 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 24,225 | 86.4% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 3,532 | 12.6% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 2,238 | 63.4% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,274 | 36.1% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 828 | 23.4% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 20 | 0.6% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (37659 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 27,520 | 98.1% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 305 | 1.1% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 520 | 170.5% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 520 | 170.5% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 520 | 170.5% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 91 | 29.8% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 12 | 3.9% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 97 | 31.8% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 39 | 12.8% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (37659 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 26,878 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 26,296 | 97.8% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 582 | 2.2% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 201 | 0.7% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 38 | 0.1% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 318 | 1.2% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 25 | 0.1% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (37659 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 11,512 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 10,666 | 92.7% | 89.4% |
Jonesborough, TN37659