What to know about ZIP 37621
ZIP code 37621 covers ZIP 37621 with a population of about 2,276.
At a glance, the area shows median age of 36.9 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 37621 — undefined, undefined Demographics & Data
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.
Working Class
At a glance
Population
2,276
Density
N/A
Median income
$37,872
-50% vs US avg
Home value
$127,600
-63% vs US avg
Median rent
$490
-58% vs US avg
Timezone
N/A
Overview of ZIP Code 37621
Income and economy in ZIP 37621
Median household income in ZIP 37621 is about $37,872 — about 50% below the U.S. median ($75,149).
On socioeconomic markers, US5 shows a poverty rate of 14.3%; unemployment rate near 19.7%; 19.1% of adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (about 14.6 points below the national share (33.7%)).
Labor and commute patterns include leading industry context around Retail trade, Transportation, and Manufacturing; about 11.6% of workers reporting work-from-home (about 3.6 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 37621
Median home value is about $127,600 — about 63% below the U.S. median home value ($348,079).
Housing tenure and rents show median gross rent around $490 (about 58% below the U.S. median rent ($1,163)), and owner-occupancy near 47.0% (about 18.4 points below the national owner-occupancy rate (65.4%)).
To comfortably buy a median-priced home in ZIP 37621, a household would need roughly $35,000 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 $820. That is roughly in line with the local median household income ($37,872). Rates, taxes, insurance, and HOA fees vary — treat this as a planning estimate, not a lender quote.