37059 ZIP Code — Dowelltown, TN

Dekalb County, Tennessee

ZIP code 37059 is located in Dowelltown, Tennessee, within Dekalb County. It covers approximately 28.12 square miles and serves a population of 1,588 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 615/931.

About ZIP code 37059

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $201,700. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 70%.

Median household income is $57,656. Poverty affects 30% of residents, above the national average. 45% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is service, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 23 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 19% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (24%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 37059 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,588

population

28.12

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

37059 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 37059

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 37059. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Dowelltown	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

37095 Liberty (1.9 mi) 37166 Smithville (6.9 mi) 37012 Alexandria (8.6 mi) 38567 Hickman (11.6 mi) 37016 Auburntown (11.6 mi) 37190 Woodbury (11.6 mi) 38582 Silver Point (12.4 mi) 38547 Brush Creek (14.9 mi) 37118 Milton (15.4 mi) 38548 Buffalo Valley (15.8 mi) 37184 Watertown (15.9 mi) 38552 Chestnut Mound (16.9 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	1,588
Population density	56 / sq mi
State FIPS	47
County FIPS	041

Geography
Land area	28.12 sq mi
Water area	0.04 sq mi
Latitude	35.9642
Longitude	-85.9065
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	615/931

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	62.6%	54.6%	45.7%
$50k – $100k	12.9%	29.3%	30.9%
$100k – $200k	23.3%	13.8%	18.3%
Over $200k	1.2%	2.2%	5.1%

Demographics & statistics

1,588

Population

People per sq mi

35.8

Median age

$57,656

Median household income

$24,636

Per capita income

$201,700

Median home value

$1,044

Median monthly rent

70.3%

Home ownership

30.3%

Poverty rate

13.9%

Unemployment

466

Housing units

18.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

107

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	441	27.8%
18 and over	1,147	72.2%
65 and over	248	15.6%
Median age	35.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 93.8%

Two or more races 3.3%

Hispanic or Latino 1.4%

Black or African American 0.9%

Other race 0.6%

Group	Count	%
White	1,511	93.8%
Two or more races	53	3.3%
Hispanic or Latino	23	1.4%
Black or African American	15	0.9%
Other race	9	0.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	62.6%	54.6%	45.7%
$50k – $100k	12.9%	29.3%	30.9%
$100k – $200k	23.3%	13.8%	18.3%
Over $200k	1.2%	2.2%	5.1%

Under $10k 1.8%

$10k–$15k 0.9%

$15k–$25k 14.3%

$25k–$35k 11.9%

$35k–$50k 16.1%

$50k–$75k 15.0%

$75k–$100k 23.7%

$100k–$150k 8.5%

$150k–$200k 6.7%

$200k+ 1.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.8%
$10k–$15k	0.9%
$15k–$25k	14.3%
$25k–$35k	11.9%
$35k–$50k	16.1%
$50k–$75k	15.0%
$75k–$100k	23.7%
$100k–$150k	8.5%
$150k–$200k	6.7%
$200k+	1.1%
Median income	$57,656

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 8.7%

$50k–$100k 14.4%

$100k–$150k 8.7%

$150k–$200k 17.5%

$200k–$300k 29.0%

$300k–$500k 11.3%

$500k–$1M 4.6%

$1M+ 5.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$201,700
Median rent / month	$1,044
Owner occupied	70.3%
Renter occupied	29.7%
Vacant	12.2%
Single-family detached	82.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	13.2%
Median rooms	5.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.51

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.2%
2010–2019	4.6%
2000–2009	24.6%
1990–1999	14.4%
1980–1989	17.8%
1970–1979	21.0%
1960–1969	1.4%
1950–1959	8.3%
1940–1949	0.5%
1939 or earlier	7.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.8%
1 bedroom	0.6%
2 bedrooms	35.2%
3 bedrooms	47.3%
4 bedrooms	10.5%
5+ bedrooms	5.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	6.9%
1 vehicle	22.2%
2 vehicles	48.8%
3 or more	22.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	63.1%
Electricity	36.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	281	50.8%
Cohabiting couple	91	16.5%
Male householder, no spouse	88	15.9%
Female householder, no spouse	93	16.8%
Households with children under 18	186	33.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	160	28.9%
Average household size	2.84

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	40.3%	39.0%
Married	51.0%	46.6%
Separated	1.1%	1.1%
Widowed	0.3%	10.0%
Divorced	7.2%	3.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.1%

Some HS, no diploma 18.8%

HS graduate 36.4%

Some college, no degree 20.1%

Associate's degree 3.0%

Bachelor's degree 12.4%

Graduate / professional 6.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	78.1%
Bachelor's or higher	18.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	90	21.1%
Kindergarten	5	1.2%
Elementary school	150	35.2%
High school	113	26.5%
College / grad school	68	16.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 32.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 22.8%

Education & healthcare 19.7%

Construction 9.5%

Transportation & utilities 5.0%

Professional & management 3.2%

Public administration 2.3%

Retail trade 2.2%

Finance & real estate 1.3%

Agriculture & mining 0.6%

Information 0.6%

Other services 0.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	26.1%
Service	28.7%
Sales & office	14.7%
Natural resources & construction	5.6%
Production & transportation	24.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	76.1%
Government	22.0%
Self-employed	1.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	79.6%
Carpool	16.8%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	2.0%
Work from home	1.6%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	22.7

Poverty

All people 30.3%

Under 18 years 59.1%

18 and over 19.6%

Married-couple families 0.7%

Female-led households 11.6%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	44.8%
Retirement income	20.3%
Supplemental Security	16.3%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	12.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.3%
High blood pressure	38.0%
High cholesterol	34.8%
Diabetes	11.7%
Heart disease	7.0%
Stroke	3.3%
Asthma	10.5%
Arthritis	29.2%
Kidney disease	2.9%
Pulmonary disease	9.0%
Cancer	6.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.6%
Binge drinking	14.6%
No physical activity	25.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.0%
Depression	26.9%
Fair or poor health	16.7%
Poor mental health	17.2%
Poor physical health	11.9%
No health insurance	16.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.3%
Visited dentist	56.7%
Cholesterol screening	89.7%
Teeth loss	17.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	111	9.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	10.6%
Under 18	1.9%
18–64 years	6.2%
65 and over	41.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	54.4%
Public insurance	44.3%
No insurance	9.9%
Uninsured under 19	10.9%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,449	91.2%
Spanish	17	1.2%
Other Indo-European	17	1.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,568	98.7%
Born in same state	1,561	98.3%
Born in different state	1,164	73.3%
Foreign born	7	0.4%
Naturalized citizen	20	1.3%
Not a US citizen	6	30.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	237	14.9%
French	204	12.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	112	7.1%
Polish	17	1.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	34.8%
Internet access	91.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 37059

What city is ZIP code 37059 in?

ZIP code 37059 is primarily assigned to Dowelltown, Tennessee.

What county is ZIP code 37059 in?

ZIP code 37059 falls within Dekalb County, Tennessee.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 37059?

30% of residents in ZIP code 37059 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 37059 have a large retiree population?

45% of households in ZIP code 37059 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 37059 have a large veteran population?

10% of civilians in ZIP code 37059 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the population of ZIP code 37059?

ZIP code 37059 has an estimated population of 1,588 residents, with a density of 56 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 37059 in?

ZIP code 37059 observes the CST timezone.