37616 ZIP Code — Afton, TN

Greene County, Tennessee

ZIP code 37616 is located in Afton, Tennessee, within Greene County. It covers approximately 44.32 square miles and serves a population of 5,344 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 423.

About ZIP code 37616

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 $169,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 77%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $49,643. Poverty affects 19% of residents, above the national average. 41% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 24 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 (27%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 37616 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

5,344

population

44.32

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

37616 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 37616

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 37616. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Afton	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

37641 Chuckey (4.7 mi) 37745 Greeneville (6.1 mi) 37681 Limestone (6.6 mi) 37690 Telford (10.1 mi) 37743 Greeneville (11.6 mi) 37656 Fall Branch (12.9 mi) 37818 Mosheim (13.5 mi) 37659 Jonesborough (15.4 mi) 37711 Bulls Gap (16.4 mi) 37657 Flag Pond (17.4 mi) 37857 Rogersville (17.5 mi) 37650 Erwin (17.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	5,344
Population density	121 / sq mi
State FIPS	47
County FIPS	059

Geography
Land area	44.32 sq mi
Water area	0.05 sq mi
Latitude	36.2253
Longitude	-82.7399
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	423

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	55.4%	56.6%	45.7%
$50k – $100k	31.6%	29.0%	30.9%
$100k – $200k	12.7%	12.5%	18.3%
Over $200k	0.3%	1.9%	5.1%

Demographics & statistics

5,344

Population

121

People per sq mi

45.7

Median age

$49,643

Median household income

$25,177

Per capita income

$169,900

Median home value

$741

Median monthly rent

77.0%

Home ownership

19.3%

Poverty rate

4.5%

Unemployment

1,926

Housing units

19.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

127

Under 5

130

5–9

218

10–14

225

203

15–19

209

159

20–24

163

185

25–34

190

313

35–44

322

363

45–54

374

169

55–59

174

244

60–64

252

407

65–74

420

134

75–84

138

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,200	22.5%
18 and over	4,144	77.5%
65 and over	1,152	21.6%
Median age	45.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 86.4%

Two or more races 4.6%

Hispanic or Latino 4.3%

Asian 3.9%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%

Group	Count	%
White	4,828	86.4%
Two or more races	257	4.6%
Hispanic or Latino	242	4.3%
Asian	219	3.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	40	0.7%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	55.4%	56.6%	45.7%
$50k – $100k	31.6%	29.0%	30.9%
$100k – $200k	12.7%	12.5%	18.3%
Over $200k	0.3%	1.9%	5.1%

Under $10k 12.1%

$10k–$15k 2.9%

$15k–$25k 17.7%

$25k–$35k 12.5%

$35k–$50k 4.9%

$50k–$75k 17.1%

$75k–$100k 17.5%

$100k–$150k 12.7%

$150k–$200k 0.9%

$200k+ 1.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	12.1%
$10k–$15k	2.9%
$15k–$25k	17.7%
$25k–$35k	12.5%
$35k–$50k	4.9%
$50k–$75k	17.1%
$75k–$100k	17.5%
$100k–$150k	12.7%
$150k–$200k	0.9%
$200k+	1.7%
Median income	$49,643

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 3.6%

$50k–$100k 21.4%

$100k–$150k 13.9%

$150k–$200k 19.5%

$200k–$300k 26.5%

$300k–$500k 10.2%

$500k–$1M 3.3%

$1M+ 1.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$169,900
Median rent / month	$741
Owner occupied	77.0%
Renter occupied	23.0%
Vacant	13.5%
Single-family detached	71.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	24.0%
Median rooms	5.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.86

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	5.5%
2000–2009	24.7%
1990–1999	19.8%
1980–1989	7.7%
1970–1979	15.2%
1960–1969	6.5%
1950–1959	9.5%
1940–1949	6.5%
1939 or earlier	4.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.2%
1 bedroom	0.5%
2 bedrooms	33.9%
3 bedrooms	56.3%
4 bedrooms	7.1%
5+ bedrooms	1.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	11.6%
1 vehicle	18.1%
2 vehicles	41.2%
3 or more	29.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	2.3%
Electricity	79.7%
Propane / LP gas	5.0%
Fuel oil	0.6%
Wood	11.3%
No fuel used	1.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,110	53.4%
Cohabiting couple	10	0.5%
Male householder, no spouse	436	21.0%
Female householder, no spouse	524	25.2%
Households with children under 18	739	35.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	692	33.3%
Average household size	2.57

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	31.0%	11.3%
Married	56.1%	62.7%
Separated	0.0%	0.3%
Widowed	2.3%	13.3%
Divorced	10.6%	12.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.6%

Some HS, no diploma 8.2%

HS graduate 46.8%

Some college, no degree 16.6%

Associate's degree 4.5%

Bachelor's degree 13.5%

Graduate / professional 5.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	87.2%
Bachelor's or higher	19.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	30	2.4%
Kindergarten	64	5.1%
Elementary school	289	22.9%
High school	476	37.7%
College / grad school	404	32.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 27.4%

Manufacturing 22.3%

Retail trade 17.3%

Construction 8.0%

Transportation & utilities 5.8%

Professional & management 5.4%

Agriculture & mining 3.3%

Finance & real estate 2.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 2.6%

Information 2.4%

Public administration 1.4%

Other services 1.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	46.0%
Service	7.1%
Sales & office	23.7%
Natural resources & construction	8.0%
Production & transportation	15.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	71.4%
Government	22.9%
Self-employed	5.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.1%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	73.1%
Carpool	12.8%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.4%
Work from home	11.4%
Other means	1.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	23.6

Poverty

All people 19.3%

Under 18 years 32.8%

18 and over 15.4%

Married-couple families 10.3%

Female-led households 50.5%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	40.6%
Retirement income	23.1%
Supplemental Security	5.0%
Cash public assistance	2.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	8.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.0%
High blood pressure	42.1%
High cholesterol	38.3%
Diabetes	13.6%
Heart disease	8.4%
Stroke	3.9%
Asthma	10.9%
Arthritis	33.0%
Kidney disease	3.4%
Pulmonary disease	11.0%
Cancer	7.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	26.6%
Binge drinking	13.8%
No physical activity	29.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.3%
Depression	27.5%
Fair or poor health	19.4%
Poor mental health	17.4%
Poor physical health	13.8%
No health insurance	17.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.3%
Visited dentist	50.8%
Cholesterol screening	90.1%
Teeth loss	20.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	382	9.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.0%
Under 18	1.9%
18–64 years	17.1%
65 and over	27.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	63.9%
Public insurance	41.8%
No insurance	9.1%
Uninsured under 19	3.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	5,087	95.2%
Spanish	117	2.3%
Other Indo-European	117	2.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	5,011	93.8%
Born in same state	4,996	93.5%
Born in different state	2,989	55.9%
Foreign born	15	0.3%
Naturalized citizen	333	6.2%
Not a US citizen	288	86.5%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	1,488	27.8%
French	837	15.7%
Italian	462	8.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	41	0.8%
English	15	0.3%
Polish	14	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.9%
Internet access	85.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 37616

What city is ZIP code 37616 in?

ZIP code 37616 is primarily assigned to Afton, Tennessee.

What county is ZIP code 37616 in?

ZIP code 37616 falls within Greene County, Tennessee.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 37616?

19% of residents in ZIP code 37616 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 37616 have a large retiree population?

41% of households in ZIP code 37616 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 37616 have a large veteran population?

9% of civilians in ZIP code 37616 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 37616?

The median home value in ZIP code 37616 is $169,900.

What timezone is ZIP code 37616 in?

ZIP code 37616 observes the EST timezone.