37686 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 37686, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

37686 is a zip code in Sullivan County and Washington County, Tennessee, which covers District 4, District 5, District 7, District 1, and District 2, with a total population of 8,667 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 37686 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 37686.

The estimated population of people living in 37686 is 8,667, with a median age of 44.8.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 37686 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
8,667
+2.33%
+5.44%
2020
8,470
+4.19%
-
2019
8,129
 -1.47% -
2018
8,250
+0.36%
-
2017
8,220
 - -

Population of 37686 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 37686 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
91%
97.2%
 -6.38%
Black/African American
0.1%
0.1%
 0.00%
Native
0%
0%
 0.00%
Hispanic
3.3%
0.8%
 +312.50%
Asian
3.9%
0.9%
 +333.33%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
1.7%
1%
 +70.00%
Other
0%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 37686 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 37686 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 37686 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 37686 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 44.8 +3.23% 44.5 +8.27% 45.1 +1.81%
2020 43.4 -3.77% 41.1 -3.97% 44.3 -3.9%
2019 45.1 +3.2% 42.8 +2.88% 46.1 -0.43%
2018 43.7 -0.46% 41.6 -0.24% 46.3 -0.64%
2017 43.9 - 41.7 - 46.6 -

The median age of the 37686 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 37686 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 9 618 -61.74% 273 -37.31% 314 181
10 to 19 546 +26.08% 367 +49.81% 701 584
20 to 29 501 +55.65% 339 +59.55% 780 558
30 to 39 363 -13.4% 591 -65.53% 307 284
40 to 49 638 +26.31% 630 +22.78% 784 777
50 to 59 704 -17.96% 690 +7.43% 581 738
60 to 69 571 +21.48% 401 3.96% 682 390
70+ 388 +17.76% 600 -6.88% 455 551

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 37686 zip code is $74,085.00.

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 37686.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $81,944.00
  • 45 to 64
    $100,188.00
  • 65 and over
    $41,630.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 37686 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 37686, 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 37686 is currently $101,364.00.

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.

15.66% of households in 37686 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 37686 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    14.99%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    18.58%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    17.25%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    9.91%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    17.95%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    5.65%
  • $200,000 or more
    15.66%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 37686 is $38,223.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 37686 by the total population of 37686.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 37686 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 37686 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
    12.34%
  • Bachelor's degree
    35.58%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    11.27%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    39.81%
  • Less than high school diploma
    1.00%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 37686 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 37686 zip over the age of 16 is 7,263.

Of those people, a total of 61.20% 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 37686 is 59.20%.

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 37686 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 376 53.70% 8.90%
20 to 24 years 905 79.20% 0.10%
25 to 29 years 433 85.90% 0.00%
30 to 34 years 284 93.00% 0.00%
35 to 44 years 963 68.30% 7.10%
45 to 54 years 1,608 76.50% 0.20%
55 to 59 years 616 63.80% 8.70%
60 to 64 years 574 54.40% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 924 30.20% 0.00%
75 years and over 580 3.40% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 37686. 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 6,788 61.20% 2.50%
Black or African American 25 20.00% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 283 60.40% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 37 100.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 130 63.10% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 107 70.10% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 6,735 61.10% 2.50%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 37686 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 37686 is 4,297, with median earnings of $34,758.00.

Women in 37686 are earning approximately 90.40% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 4,297 $34,758.00
Male 2,164 $36,792.00
Female 2,133 $33,260.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 37686 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 442 $69,265.00
Business and Financial 239 $32,580.00
Computer and Mathematical 225 $51,533.00
Architecture and Engineering 37 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 11 $0.00
Community and Social Service 93 $36,691.00
Legal 50 $22,404.00
Educational and Library 136 $34,318.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 16 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 565 $38,099.00
Healthcare Support 57 $18,355.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 26 $36,154.00
Law Enforcement 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 89 $15,511.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 61 $29,904.00
Personal Care and Service 214 $27,789.00
Sales 507 $29,598.00
Office and Administrative Support 526 $30,233.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 141 $25,677.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 82 $37,000.00
Production 226 $41,222.00
Transportation and Material Moving 256 $76,625.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 37686 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 37686.

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 283 $105,625.00 159 $67,574.00
Business and Financial 143 $23,854.00 96 $45,278.00
Computer and Mathematical 66 $110,341.00 159 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 37 $0.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 11 $0.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 40 $36,618.00 53 $50,104.00
Legal 24 $0.00 26 $0.00
Educational and Library 11 $0.00 125 $33,068.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 0 $0.00 16 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 134 $180,250.00 431 $36,131.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00 57 $18,355.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 26 $36,154.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 44 $21,250.00 45 $7,411.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 48 $48,438.00 13 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 0 $0.00 214 $27,789.00
Sales 405 $35,521.00 102 $22,188.00
Office and Administrative Support 98 $36,905.00 428 $28,966.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 141 $25,677.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 82 $37,000.00 0 $0.00
Production 41 $0.00 185 $41,231.00
Transportation and Material Moving 256 $76,625.00 0 $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 3,148 households in 37686, with an average household size of 2.75 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 2,366 families living in the 37686 zip code with an average family size of 3.05 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 37686:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 1,958 214 194 782
Average Household Size 3.19 2.87 2.83 1.59
Total Families 1,958 214 194 0
Average Household Size 3.17 2.41 2.61 0

Poverty

Of the 2,366 families living in 37686, 5.60% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 37686:

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 3,553 housing units in 37686.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 3,148 88.60%
Vacant 405 11.40%

16.21% of the total 3,553 housing units in 37686 are rental units. This is approximately 576 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 2,539 are occupied by the owner - or 71.46% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 37686 is $1,076.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 37686 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
    33
  • Less than $500
    4
  • $500 to $999
    217
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    274
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    81
  • $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 37686 is $189,600.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 37686 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    281
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    181
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    436
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    433
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    541
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    426
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    216
  • $1,000,000 or more
    25

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 37686. The chart below shows the number of properties in 37686 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    78
  • 1940 to 1949
    79
  • 1950 to 1959
    136
  • 1960 to 1969
    139
  • 1970 to 1979
    516
  • 1980 to 1989
    357
  • 1990 to 1999
    842
  • 2000 to 2009
    687
  • 2010 to 2013
    706
  • 2014 or later
    13

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 37686 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    75
  • 1 vehicle available
    584
  • 2 vehicles available
    1,001
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    1,488

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 37686 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 37686 that commute to work in a particular way.

24.6 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 37686.

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
    39
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    119
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    515
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    994
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    402
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    370
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    866
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    191
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    76
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    399
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    69
  • 90 or more minutes
    32

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 37686 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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