Johnson City, TN — Demographics & Statistics
ZIP code 37601 serves a portion of Johnson City, Tennessee, within Washington County. This community is home to approximately 52,107 residents, with a median age of 41.2 years. The median household income of $45,769 sits below the national median of $67,521, while median home values of $324,959 are above the national average of $301,500. The area has a renter-majority housing profile, with 34% owner-occupied and 66% renter-occupied units. Cost of living in this part of Johnson City is lower than the national baseline, with an index of 95 (100 = national average). With a college-education rate of 44% and an unemployment rate of 7.0%, 37601 reflects the economic character of Washington County in Tennessee.
| Category | Statistic | Value | vs. National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | Total Population | 52,107 | — |
| Population | Density (per sq mi) | 16,139 | — |
| Economics | Median Household Income | $45,769 | ↓ 32% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Median Home Value | $324,959 | ↑ 8% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Cost of Living Index | 95 | ↓ Lower than avg |
| Economics | Unemployment Rate | 7.0% | ↑ 79% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Below Poverty Line | 8.7% | ↓ 24% vs nat'l avg |
| Education | College Educated (25+) | 44% | ↑ 26% vs nat'l avg |
| Demographics | Median Age | 41.2 yrs | ↑ 7% vs nat'l avg |
| Housing | Owner-Occupied | 34% | — |
| Housing | Renter-Occupied | 66% | — |
| Housing | Total Housing Units | 28,137 | — |