37385 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 37385, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

37385 is a zip code in Monroe County, Tennessee, which covers District 3, with a total population of 8,599 people.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in the 37385 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 37385.

The estimated population of people living in 37385 is 8,599, with a median age of 43.3.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 37385 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
8,599
 -7.46% +2.00%
2020
9,292
+9.51%
-
2019
8,485
+2.43%
-
2018
8,284
 -1.73% -
2017
8,430
 - -

Population of 37385 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 37385 zip code changed? The US Census Bureau gives us a few defined types that the population is broken down into.

Let's look at the total numbers and also the change over the last 5 years.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
89.8%
92.9%
 -3.34%
Black/African American
0%
0%
 0.00%
Native
0.3%
3.2%
 -90.63%
Hispanic
3.8%
2.3%
 +65.22%
Asian
0.6%
0.2%
 +200.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0.2%
 -100.00%
Two Or More Races
5.6%
1.2%
 +366.67%
Other
0%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 37385 zip for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of 37385 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 37385 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 37385 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 43.3 -9.79% 38.6 -13.45% 48.8 -0.81%
2020 48 +5.49% 44.6 +1.36% 49.2 +5.58%
2019 45.5 +0.44% 44 -0.45% 46.6 +0.87%
2018 45.3 -4.03% 44.2 -5.76% 46.2 -2.94%
2017 47.2 - 46.9 - 47.6 -

The median age of the 37385 zip gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population in the 37385 area, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 361 +33.9% 325 +28.08% 487 399
10 to 19 542 +62.78% 707 -19.56% 915 568
20 to 29 211 +85.87% 319 -2.99% 423 292
30 to 39 497 +10.34% 535 -26.66% 549 389
40 to 49 470 +6.52% 569 -3.11% 487 545
50 to 59 649 -17.78% 668 +34.57% 429 726
60 to 69 604 +15.22% 769 -34.37% 700 530
70+ 502 +21.96% 702 -23.82% 617 543

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 37385 zip code is $51,364.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less.

The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for 37385.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $58,534.00
  • 45 to 64
    $51,406.00
  • 65 and over
    $50,519.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 37385 zip code, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in 37385, and then dividing that number by the total number of households.

This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of 37385 is currently $58,068.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

0.65% of households in 37385 are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of 37385 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    23.32%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    25.31%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    27.88%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    10.78%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    10.10%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    1.95%
  • $200,000 or more
    0.65%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 37385 is $21,939.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 37385 by the total population of 37385.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 37385 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 37385 to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    2.89%
  • Bachelor's degree
    16.31%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    20.65%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    59.45%
  • Less than high school diploma
    0.69%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 37385 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 37385 zip over the age of 16 is 6,847.

Of those people, a total of 52.70% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in 37385 is 47.90%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate. Here's how that breaks down for the 37385 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 617 57.70% 37.60%
20 to 24 years 484 85.10% 6.80%
25 to 29 years 231 95.20% 5.50%
30 to 34 years 556 63.50% 6.50%
35 to 44 years 845 74.80% 13.00%
45 to 54 years 1,280 80.50% 1.30%
55 to 59 years 444 43.20% 17.20%
60 to 64 years 664 44.70% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 1,233 9.30% 0.00%
75 years and over 493 0.20% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 37385. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau (which we mentioned earlier in this article).

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 6,313 52.40% 9.80%
Black or African American 0 0.00% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 24 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 48 47.90% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 38 55.30% 0.00%
Two or more races 424 60.60% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 176 73.30% 30.20%
Not Hispanic or Latino 6,189 51.70% 8.90%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 37385 area as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in 37385 is 3,283, with median earnings of $30,008.00.

Women in 37385 are earning approximately 90.00% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 3,283 $30,008.00
Male 1,695 $31,002.00
Female 1,588 $27,895.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 37385 even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 171 $52,344.00
Business and Financial 205 $26,449.00
Computer and Mathematical 10 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 31 $59,917.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 1 $0.00
Legal 12 $0.00
Educational and Library 267 $38,588.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 16 $43,000.00
Healthcare Practitioners 105 $40,855.00
Healthcare Support 174 $29,833.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 13 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 174 $15,776.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 272 $2,499.00
Personal Care and Service 69 $0.00
Sales 141 $8,795.00
Office and Administrative Support 324 $49,154.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 9 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 388 $21,007.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 233 $32,149.00
Production 447 $19,095.00
Transportation and Material Moving 145 $30,563.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 37385 when it is broken down by male and female.

This lets us see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings for 37385.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 53 $37,366.00 118 $53,523.00
Business and Financial 38 $80,435.00 167 $26,089.00
Computer and Mathematical 0 $0.00 10 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 31 $59,917.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 0 $0.00 1 $0.00
Legal 0 $0.00 12 $0.00
Educational and Library 37 $32,596.00 230 $38,744.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 9 $0.00 7 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 0 $0.00 105 $40,855.00
Healthcare Support 37 $0.00 137 $34,659.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 13 $0.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 74 $9,138.00 100 $16,638.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 238 $2,499.00 34 $14,318.00
Personal Care and Service 0 $0.00 69 $0.00
Sales 15 $38,281.00 126 $8,393.00
Office and Administrative Support 100 $53,317.00 224 $48,231.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 9 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 316 $15,556.00 72 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 233 $32,149.00 0 $0.00
Production 295 $29,904.00 152 $11,840.00
Transportation and Material Moving 132 $31,375.00 13 $0.00

Households and Family Size

A household is defined by the US Census Bureau as a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 3,070 households in 37385, with an average household size of 2.8 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 2,433 families living in the 37385 zip code with an average family size of 3.17 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each, that live in 37385:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 1,690 325 418 637
Average Household Size 3.18 2.82 3.67 1.21
Total Families 1,690 325 418 0
Average Household Size 3.18 2.59 3.57 0

Poverty

Of the 2,433 families living in 37385, 13.80% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 37385:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 4,138 housing units in 37385.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 3,070 74.19%
Vacant 1,068 25.81%

8.46% of the total 4,138 housing units in 37385 are rental units. This is approximately 350 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 2,580 are occupied by the owner - or 62.35% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 37385 is $655.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 37385 that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    140
  • Less than $500
    152
  • $500 to $999
    149
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    20
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    29
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    0
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in 37385 is $150,900.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 37385 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    377
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    620
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    285
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    312
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    660
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    224
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    38
  • $1,000,000 or more
    64

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 37385. The chart below shows the number of properties in 37385 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    295
  • 1940 to 1949
    151
  • 1950 to 1959
    118
  • 1960 to 1969
    536
  • 1970 to 1979
    483
  • 1980 to 1989
    352
  • 1990 to 1999
    918
  • 2000 to 2009
    955
  • 2010 to 2013
    324
  • 2014 or later
    6

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in 37385 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    67
  • 1 vehicle available
    636
  • 2 vehicles available
    1,123
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    1,244

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 37385 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 37385 that commute to work in a particular way.

39.4 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 37385.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    85
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    74
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    73
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    201
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    308
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    75
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    654
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    120
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    230
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    820
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    287
  • 90 or more minutes
    190

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 37385 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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