What to know about ZIP 37602
ZIP code 37602 covers ZIP 37602 with a population of about 3,649.
At a glance, the area shows median age of 46.3 versus a U.S. median of about 38.9.
It sits in the TRI - CITIES, TN - VA media market.
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ZIP Code 37602 — undefined, undefined Demographics & Data
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.
Middle Class
At a glance
Population
3,649
Density
N/A
Median income
$67,838
-10% vs US avg
Home value
$295,700
-15% vs US avg
Median rent
$1,112
-4% vs US avg
Timezone
N/A
Overview of ZIP Code 37602
Income and economy in ZIP 37602
Median household income in ZIP 37602 is about $67,838 — about 10% below the U.S. median ($75,149).
On socioeconomic markers, US5 shows a poverty rate of 10.9%; unemployment rate near 0.9%; 53.8% of adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (about 20.1 points above the national share (33.7%)).
Labor and commute patterns include leading industry context around Healthcare, Manufacturing, and Education; about 9.7% of workers reporting work-from-home (about 5.5 points below the U.S. share (15.2%)); a mean commute of about 180.0 minutes (U.S. average near 26.8).
Housing and affordability in ZIP 37602
Median home value is about $295,700 — about 15% below the U.S. median home value ($348,079).
Housing tenure and rents show median gross rent around $1,112 (about 4% below the U.S. median rent ($1,163)), and owner-occupancy near 59.9% (about 5.5 points below the national owner-occupancy rate (65.4%)).
To comfortably buy a median-priced home in ZIP 37602, a household would need roughly $81,000 in annual income under a 20% down, 30-year loan at 6.8% (illustrative), keeping housing costs near 28% of income. Estimated monthly PITI is about $1,899. That is about 19% above the local median household income ($67,838), so the median earner would likely stretch or need a larger down payment. Rates, taxes, insurance, and HOA fees vary — treat this as a planning estimate, not a lender quote.