Zip code 37171: Southside, Tennessee
Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.
About 37171
37171 is a small-town zip code in Southside, Tennessee (Montgomery County), covering 24 sq mi of land. About 1,402 people live here, or 59 per square mile. The median resident is 42.2 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.
The median household earns $118,045 a year, 46% above the national median of $80,734. 33.6% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). 72% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $968 a month.
24% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 33.4 minutes each way, and 0% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in cleaning and personal care; transportation and moving goods; and construction and repair. 24% of them are self-employed (U.S.: 10%).
How 37171 compares
- 99thU.S. 10% · TN 9.8%21st of 607 in TN
- Poverty rate33.6%97thWeaknessU.S. 12.5% · TN 13.8%24th of 600 in TN
- Unemployment rate12.5%97thWeaknessU.S. 5.2% · TN 4.7%31st of 607 in TN
- Veterans11.2%93rdU.S. 6.2% · TN 7.3%72nd of 607 in TN
- 91stWeaknessU.S. 51.1% · TN 48.8%53rd of 584 in TN
- Average commute33.4 min88thWeaknessU.S. 26.4 min · TN 25.7 min131st of 597 in TN
- Median household income$118,04584thStrengthU.S. $80,734 · TN $69,59525th of 590 in TN
- Housing vacancy11.5%77thU.S. 10.1% · TN 10.2%306th of 602 in TN
- Median age42.273rdU.S. 38.9 · TN 38.9305th of 608 in TN
- Residents under 1824.2%68thU.S. 22% · TN 22.2%136th of 608 in TN
- Homeownership rate72.4%60thU.S. 65.2% · TN 66.9%388th of 600 in TN
- 55thU.S. 17.2% · TN 17.1%388th of 608 in TN
- 47thU.S. 0.483 · TN 0.476306th of 600 in TN
- Per capita income$34,67633rdU.S. $44,673 · TN $39,437247th of 608 in TN
- Uninsured rate4.8%31stU.S. 8.4% · TN 10%529th of 607 in TN
- 30thU.S. 35.7% · TN 31.1%214th of 604 in TN
- Government workers10.8%25thU.S. 14.5% · TN 13.7%458th of 607 in TN
- Broadband access87.5%21stU.S. 91% · TN 89.2%267th of 600 in TN
- 19thU.S. $1,413 · TN $1,189216th of 515 in TN
- Median earnings per worker$38,16416thWeaknessU.S. $49,666 · TN $45,229437th of 606 in TN
- 9thU.S. 9.7% · TN 9.6%477th of 607 in TN
- Population density59/sq mi8thU.S. 95/sq mi · TN 171/sq mi372nd of 608 in TN
- Population1,4022ndU.S. 334,922,499 · TN 7,066,383501st of 608 in TN
- 1stU.S. 15.1% · TN 12.9%602nd of 608 in TN
- 1stU.S. 61.4 · TN 46.4572nd of 608 in TN
- 1stU.S. 14.1% · TN 6.1%585th of 608 in TN
- 1stU.S. 3.8% · TN 2.8%568th of 607 in TN
| Measure | 37171 | Montgomery | TN | U.S. | National percentile | Rank in TN |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Self-employed workers | 23.6% | 8.2% | 9.8% | 10% | 21st of 607 | |
| Poverty rateWeakness | 33.6% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 12.5% | 24th of 600 | |
| Unemployment rateWeakness | 12.5% | 5.1% | 4.7% | 5.2% | 31st of 607 | |
| Veterans | 11.2% | 19% | 7.3% | 6.2% | 72nd of 607 | |
| Rent-burdened rentersWeakness | 64.1% | 46.3% | 48.8% | 51.1% | 53rd of 584 | |
| Average commuteWeakness | 33.4 min | 27.8 min | 25.7 min | 26.4 min | 131st of 597 | |
| Median household incomeStrength | $118,045 | $75,613 | $69,595 | $80,734 | 25th of 590 | |
| Housing vacancy | 11.5% | 6.1% | 10.2% | 10.1% | 306th of 602 | |
| Median age | 42.2 | 31.9 | 38.9 | 38.9 | 305th of 608 | |
| Residents under 18 | 24.2% | 26.8% | 22.2% | 22% | 136th of 608 | |
| Homeownership rate | 72.4% | 61.9% | 66.9% | 65.2% | 388th of 600 | |
| Residents 65 and older | 17.2% | 10% | 17.1% | 17.2% | 388th of 608 | |
| Income inequality (Gini) | 0.432 | 0.401 | 0.476 | 0.483 | 306th of 600 | |
| Per capita income | $34,676 | $34,949 | $39,437 | $44,673 | 247th of 608 | |
| Uninsured rate | 4.8% | 9.1% | 10% | 8.4% | 529th of 607 | |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 23.7% | 31.1% | 31.1% | 35.7% | 214th of 604 | |
| Government workers | 10.8% | 20.7% | 13.7% | 14.5% | 458th of 607 | |
| Broadband access | 87.5% | 93.6% | 89.2% | 91% | 267th of 600 | |
| Median gross rent | $968 | $1,308 | $1,189 | $1,413 | 216th of 515 | |
| Median earnings per workerWeakness | $38,164 | $44,448 | $45,229 | $49,666 | 437th of 606 | |
| Healthcare workers | 6.2% | 9.5% | 9.6% | 9.7% | 477th of 607 | |
| Population density | 59/sq mi | 434/sq mi | 171/sq mi | 95/sq mi | 372nd of 608 | |
| Population | 1,402 | 234,153 | 7,066,383 | 334,922,499 | 501st of 608 | |
| Work from home | 0% | 8.5% | 12.9% | 15.1% | 602nd of 608 | |
| Diversity index | 4.2 | 59.3 | 46.4 | 61.4 | 572nd of 608 | |
| Foreign-born residents | 0% | 6.8% | 6.1% | 14.1% | 585th of 608 | |
| Tech workers | 0% | 3% | 2.8% | 3.8% | 568th of 607 |
The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.
People
Age
Race and ethnicity
- White98%
- Black0%
- Hispanic0%
- Asian0%
- Native American0%
- Pacific Islander0%
- Other0%
- Multiracial2%
Language spoken at home (households)
Households
- Households
- 463
- Average household size
- 3
- Family households
- 88.6%
- Married couples
- 60%
- Living alone
- 11.4%
- Veterans (of adults)
- 11.2%
- Male / female
- 50% / 50%
Income and poverty
Household income distribution
Median household income
Housing
Median home value
Median gross rent
Types of housing
- Housing units
- 523
- Owner-occupied
- 72.4%
- Vacant
- 11.5%
- Median year built
- 1990
- Median rooms
- 7.1
- Renters paying 30%+ of income
- 64.1%
- Renters paying 50%+ of income
- 64.1%
- Home value to income
- —
Work and commute
How people get to work
Commute time (one way)
Jobs and careers
Occupations
Industries
Median earnings by type of work
| Type of work | 37171 | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Management, business, science and arts | $35,857 | $74,888 |
| Service | $12,757 | $26,804 |
| Sales and office | — | $40,476 |
| Construction and maintenance | $68,295 | $49,199 |
| Production and transportation | — | $39,989 |
Education, internet and health coverage
Highest education (adults 25+)
- High school graduate or higher
- 92.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 23.7%
- Graduate or professional degree
- 3.7%
- Households with broadband
- 87.5%
- Cable, fiber or DSL
- 79.3%
- No internet access
- 4.3%
- Without health insurance
- 4.8%
- Limited-English households
- 0%
Geography
- City (USPS)
- Southside
- State
- Tennessee
- County
- Montgomery County
- Center point
- 36.3694° N, 87.3109° W
- Land area
- 24 sq mi
- Water area
- 0.3 sq mi
- Time zone
- Central Time (UTC-6, UTC-5 in summer)
- Zip type
- Residential delivery area
Zip codes near 37171
| Zip | City | Distance | IncomeMedian income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 37052 | Cunningham, TN | 5.4 mi | $69,423 |
| 37051 | Cumberland Furnace, TN | 7.3 mi | $69,545 |
| 37041 | Clarksville, TN · PO box | 8.3 mi | — |
| 37043 | Clarksville, TN | 9.2 mi | $95,219 |
| 37036 | Charlotte, TN | 9.7 mi | $73,102 |
| 37035 | Chapmansboro, TN | 9.9 mi | $94,068 |
| 37165 | Slayden, TN | 11 mi | $36,000 |
| 37040 | Clarksville, TN | 11 mi | $67,745 |
| 37142 | Palmyra, TN | 11 mi | $59,083 |
| 37044 | Clarksville, TN · PO box | 11 mi | — |
| 37015 | Ashland City, TN | 13 mi | $79,092 |
| 37181 | Vanleer, TN | 14 mi | $78,625 |
Questions about 37171
What city is zip code 37171?
37171 is assigned to Southside, Tennessee. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.
What county is 37171 in?
37171 is in Montgomery County, Tennessee.
What is the population of 37171?
About 1,402 people live in 37171, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
What time zone is 37171 in?
37171 is in Central Time.
What is the median household income in 37171?
The median household income in 37171 is $118,045.
What zip codes are near 37171?
The closest zip codes to 37171 are 37052, 37051, 37041, 37043, 37036.
Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 37171, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.