What to know about ZIP 37744
ZIP code 37744 covers ZIP 37744 with a population of about 5,027.
At a glance, the area shows median age of 39.4 (near the U.S. median).
It sits in the TRI - CITIES, TN - VA media market.
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ZIP Code 37744 — 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
5,027
Density
N/A
Median income
$52,123
-31% vs US avg
Home value
$180,300
-48% vs US avg
Median rent
$773
-34% vs US avg
Timezone
N/A
Overview of ZIP Code 37744
Income and economy in ZIP 37744
Median household income in ZIP 37744 is about $52,123 — about 31% below the U.S. median ($75,149).
On socioeconomic markers, US5 shows a poverty rate of 11.5%; unemployment rate near 6.0%; 19.2% of adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (about 14.5 points below the national share (33.7%)).
Labor and commute patterns include leading industry context around Manufacturing, Retail trade, and Healthcare; about 3.9% of workers reporting work-from-home (about 11.3 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 37744
Median home value is about $180,300 — about 48% below the U.S. median home value ($348,079).
Housing tenure and rents show median gross rent around $773 (about 34% below the U.S. median rent ($1,163)), and owner-occupancy near 71.9% (about 6.5 points above the national owner-occupancy rate (65.4%)).
To comfortably buy a median-priced home in ZIP 37744, a household would need roughly $50,000 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 $1,158. That is roughly in line with the local median household income ($52,123). Rates, taxes, insurance, and HOA fees vary — treat this as a planning estimate, not a lender quote.