Zip code 37809: Midway, Tennessee

Q: What city is zip code 37809?

37809 is assigned to Midway, Tennessee. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 37809 in?

37809 is in Greene County, Tennessee.

Q: What is the population of 37809?

About 2,181 people live in 37809, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 37809?

The median household income in 37809 is $50,192.

Q: What zip codes are near 37809?

The closest zip codes to 37809 are 37810, 37818, 37713, 37711, 37860.

Residential delivery areaGreene CountyEastern Time

Population

2,181

Median household income

$50K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$163K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$825/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

39.5

U.S. 38.9

Land area

31 sq mi

70 people/sq mi

Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.

About 37809

37809 is a small-town zip code in Midway, Tennessee (Greene County), covering 31 sq mi of land. About 2,181 people live here, or 70 per square mile. The median resident is 39.5 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $50,192 a year, 38% below the national median of $80,734. 24.9% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $163,000, or 3.2 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 50% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $825 a month.

9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 19.7 minutes each way, and 4% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in production and manufacturing; healthcare; and cleaning and personal care.

How 37809 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Healthcare workers16.8%
98th
U.S. 9.7% · TN 9.6%33rd of 607 in TN
Unemployment rate11.8%
97th
WeaknessU.S. 5.2% · TN 4.7%40th of 607 in TN
Poverty rate24.9%
92nd
WeaknessU.S. 12.5% · TN 13.8%69th of 600 in TN
Uninsured rate15.2%
89th
WeaknessU.S. 8.4% · TN 10%75th of 607 in TN
Housing vacancy16.3%
89th
U.S. 10.1% · TN 10.2%177th of 602 in TN
Rent-burdened renters60.4%
84th
WeaknessU.S. 51.1% · TN 48.8%73rd of 584 in TN
Median age39.5
53rd
U.S. 38.9 · TN 38.9411th of 608 in TN
Veterans4.9%
37th
U.S. 6.2% · TN 7.3%482nd of 607 in TN
Residents under 1820.4%
35th
U.S. 22% · TN 22.2%321st of 608 in TN
Government workers11.7%
33rd
U.S. 14.5% · TN 13.7%428th of 607 in TN
Residents 65 and older13.8%
29th
U.S. 17.2% · TN 17.1%503rd of 608 in TN
Income inequality (Gini)0.399
20th
StrengthU.S. 0.483 · TN 0.476452nd of 600 in TN
Homeownership rate50%
18th
WeaknessU.S. 65.2% · TN 66.9%553rd of 600 in TN
Foreign-born residents3%
18th
U.S. 14.1% · TN 6.1%211th of 608 in TN
Median home value$163,000
13th
U.S. $332,700 · TN $286,700431st of 590 in TN
Average commute19.7 min
11th
StrengthU.S. 26.4 min · TN 25.7 min541st of 597 in TN
Population density70/sq mi
10th
U.S. 95/sq mi · TN 171/sq mi333rd of 608 in TN
Median household income$50,192
9th
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · TN $69,595463rd of 590 in TN
Median gross rent$825
8th
U.S. $1,413 · TN $1,189323rd of 515 in TN
Diversity index15.4
8th
U.S. 61.4 · TN 46.4404th of 608 in TN
Median earnings per worker$34,179
7th
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · TN $45,229532nd of 606 in TN
Per capita income$22,302
5th
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · TN $39,437558th of 608 in TN
Work from home3.7%
4th
U.S. 15.1% · TN 12.9%513th of 608 in TN
Population2,181
3rd
U.S. 334,922,499 · TN 7,066,383432nd of 608 in TN
Broadband access77.4%
3rd
WeaknessU.S. 91% · TN 89.2%522nd of 600 in TN
Bachelor's degree or higher9.2%
2nd
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · TN 31.1%555th of 604 in TN
Tech workers0%
1st
U.S. 3.8% · TN 2.8%516th of 607 in TN
Self-employed workers1.3%
1st
U.S. 10% · TN 9.8%581st of 607 in TN

Measure	37809	Greene	TN	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in TN
Healthcare workers	16.8%	11.1%	9.6%	9.7%	98th	33rd of 607
Unemployment rateWeakness	11.8%	5.7%	4.7%	5.2%	97th	40th of 607
Poverty rateWeakness	24.9%	15.4%	13.8%	12.5%	92nd	69th of 600
Uninsured rateWeakness	15.2%	9.2%	10%	8.4%	89th	75th of 607
Housing vacancy	16.3%	13.1%	10.2%	10.1%	89th	177th of 602
Rent-burdened rentersWeakness	60.4%	42.1%	48.8%	51.1%	84th	73rd of 584
Median age	39.5	44.7	38.9	38.9	53rd	411th of 608
Veterans	4.9%	8.1%	7.3%	6.2%	37th	482nd of 607
Residents under 18	20.4%	19%	22.2%	22%	35th	321st of 608
Government workers	11.7%	12.9%	13.7%	14.5%	33rd	428th of 607
Residents 65 and older	13.8%	22.1%	17.1%	17.2%	29th	503rd of 608
Income inequality (Gini)Strength	0.399	0.469	0.476	0.483	20th	452nd of 600
Homeownership rateWeakness	50%	77.1%	66.9%	65.2%	18th	553rd of 600
Foreign-born residents	3%	2%	6.1%	14.1%	18th	211th of 608
Median home value	$163,000	$207,500	$286,700	$332,700	13th	431st of 590
Average commuteStrength	19.7 min	26 min	25.7 min	26.4 min	11th	541st of 597
Population density	70/sq mi	115/sq mi	171/sq mi	95/sq mi	10th	333rd of 608
Median household incomeWeakness	$50,192	$56,194	$69,595	$80,734	9th	463rd of 590
Median gross rent	$825	$737	$1,189	$1,413	8th	323rd of 515
Diversity index	15.4	17	46.4	61.4	8th	404th of 608
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$34,179	$37,845	$45,229	$49,666	7th	532nd of 606
Per capita incomeWeakness	$22,302	$31,898	$39,437	$44,673	5th	558th of 608
Work from home	3.7%	7.8%	12.9%	15.1%	4th	513th of 608
Population	2,181	71,628	7,066,383	334,922,499	3rd	432nd of 608
Broadband accessWeakness	77.4%	80%	89.2%	91%	3rd	522nd of 600
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	9.2%	18.7%	31.1%	35.7%	2nd	555th of 604
Tech workers	0%	0.8%	2.8%	3.8%	1st	516th of 607
Self-employed workers	1.3%	9.5%	9.8%	10%	1st	581st 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

Under 5

17%

5–17

12%

18–24

25–34

14%

35–44

22%

45–54

10%

55–64

65–74

75+

Median age

39.5

Under 18

20.4%

65 and over

13.8%

Race and ethnicity

White92%
Black0%
Hispanic8%
Asian0%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial0.2%

Diversity index

15.4

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

64.7%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

95%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 776
Average household size: 2.8
Family households: 68.8%
Married couples: 48.5%
Living alone: 28.4%
Veterans (of adults): 4.9%
Male / female: 48% / 52%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

32%

$25–50k

18%

$50–75k

18%

$75–100k

16%

$100–150k

17%

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

37809

$50,192

Greene Co.

$56,194

Tennessee

$69,595

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$22,302

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

24.9%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.399

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

37809

$163,000

Greene Co.

$207,500

Tennessee

$286,700

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

37809

$825

Greene Co.

$737

Tennessee

$1,189

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

53%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

47%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 927
Owner-occupied: 50%
Vacant: 16.3%
Median year built: 1986
Median rooms: 5.4
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 60.4%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 33.1%
Home value to income: 3.2× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

85%

Carpooled

11%

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

17%

10–19

34%

20–29

22%

30–44

21%

45–59

60+

Average commute

19.7 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

11.8%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

54.7%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Production

25%

Healthcare

17%

Cleaning and personal care

14%

Office and admin

Engineering and science

Construction and repair

Management

Sales

Transportation and moving

Food service

Education

Police and fire

Business and finance

Computer and math

Legal and social services

Arts, media and sports

Farming, fishing and forestry

Industries

Manufacturing

41%

Restaurants and hotels

13%

Health care and social assistance

10%

Public administration

Admin, support and management

Retail

Construction

Education

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Wholesale

Other services

Professional and technical services

0.6%

Finance, insurance and real estate

0.6%

Information

Arts and recreation

Agriculture and mining

Median earnings per worker

$34,179

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

1.3%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

11.7%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

9.8%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	37809	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$48,910	$74,888
Service	$28,333	$26,804
Sales and office	$29,303	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$102,750	$49,199
Production and transportation	$33,288	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

28%

High school

44%

Some college

15%

Associate's

Bachelor's

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 71.6%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 9.2%
Graduate or professional degree: 2.4%
Households with broadband: 77.4%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 55.9%
No internet access: 17.9%
Without health insurance: 15.2%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Midway
State: Tennessee
County: Greene County
Center point: 36.1567° N, 83.0381° W
Land area: 31 sq mi
Water area: 0.1 sq mi
Time zone: Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Zip codes near 37809

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
37810	Mohawk, TN	3.8 mi	1,823	$32,917	$220,400
37818	Mosheim, TN	4.1 mi	5,774	$49,618	$168,500
37713	Bybee, TN	7.5 mi	1,425	$54,000	$153,900
37711	Bulls Gap, TN	8.6 mi	5,644	$42,406	$121,500
37860	Russellville, TN	9.8 mi	3,700	$73,875	$202,200
37843	Parrottsville, TN	10 mi	4,426	$58,021	$180,400
37744	Greeneville, TN · PO box	10 mi	—	—	—
37891	Whitesburg, TN	11 mi	3,671	$47,288	$174,900
37743	Greeneville, TN	12 mi	24,548	$54,566	$214,800
37813	Morristown, TN	12 mi	18,288	$48,011	$172,600
37778	Lowland, TN · PO box	14 mi	—	—	—
37815	Morristown, TN · PO box	14 mi	—	—	—

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Questions about 37809

What city is zip code 37809?

37809 is assigned to Midway, Tennessee. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 37809 in?

37809 is in Greene County, Tennessee.

What is the population of 37809?

About 2,181 people live in 37809, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 37809 in?

37809 is in Eastern Time.

What is the median household income in 37809?

The median household income in 37809 is $50,192.

What zip codes are near 37809?

The closest zip codes to 37809 are 37810, 37818, 37713, 37711, 37860.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 37809, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.