37322 ZIP Code — Decatur, TN

Meigs County, Tennessee

ZIP code 37322 is located in Decatur, Tennessee, within Meigs County. It covers approximately 134.77 square miles and serves a population of 8,658 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 423.

About ZIP code 37322

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $160,900. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 72%.

Median household income is $56,136. Poverty affects 19% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 21% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 45% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 30 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 11% 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.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 23%.

Overall, ZIP code 37322 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

8,658

population

134.77

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

37322 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 37322

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 37322. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Decatur	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

37332 Evensville (8.8 mi) 37303 Athens (11.2 mi) 37370 Riceville (12 mi) 37321 Dayton (12 mi) 37381 Spring City (12.5 mi) 37309 Calhoun (12.8 mi) 37826 Niota (13.6 mi) 37308 Birchwood (14.9 mi) 37336 Georgetown (15 mi) 37880 Ten Mile (15.6 mi) 37310 Charleston (16.4 mi) 37373 Sale Creek (17.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	8,658
Population density	64 / sq mi
State FIPS	47
County FIPS	121

Geography
Land area	134.77 sq mi
Water area	7.79 sq mi
Latitude	35.4986
Longitude	-84.8259
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	49.3%	48.5%	45.7%
$50k – $100k	37.9%	36.3%	30.9%
$100k – $200k	11.1%	13.8%	18.3%
Over $200k	1.7%	1.4%	5.1%

Demographics & statistics

8,658

Population

People per sq mi

44.2

Median age

$56,136

Median household income

$25,044

Per capita income

$160,900

Median home value

$827

Median monthly rent

72.4%

Home ownership

18.5%

Poverty rate

11.2%

Unemployment

2,826

Housing units

11.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

267

Under 5

269

225

5–9

227

266

10–14

268

238

15–19

240

262

20–24

265

461

25–34

467

471

35–44

477

601

45–54

608

372

55–59

376

191

60–64

194

614

65–74

621

247

75–84

249

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,844	21.3%
18 and over	6,814	78.7%
65 and over	1,913	22.1%
Median age	44.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 88.3%

Two or more races 5%

Hispanic or Latino 3.4%

Black or African American 2.7%

Other race 0.6%

Group	Count	%
White	7,920	88.3%
Two or more races	444	5%
Hispanic or Latino	307	3.4%
Black or African American	240	2.7%
Other race	54	0.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	49.3%	48.5%	45.7%
$50k – $100k	37.9%	36.3%	30.9%
$100k – $200k	11.1%	13.8%	18.3%
Over $200k	1.7%	1.4%	5.1%

Under $10k 5.5%

$10k–$15k 4.6%

$15k–$25k 13.9%

$25k–$35k 5.2%

$35k–$50k 13.6%

$50k–$75k 24.4%

$75k–$100k 18.9%

$100k–$150k 7.8%

$150k–$200k 3.8%

$200k+ 2.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.5%
$10k–$15k	4.6%
$15k–$25k	13.9%
$25k–$35k	5.2%
$35k–$50k	13.6%
$50k–$75k	24.4%
$75k–$100k	18.9%
$100k–$150k	7.8%
$150k–$200k	3.8%
$200k+	2.3%
Median income	$56,136

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 11.2%

$50k–$100k 14.9%

$100k–$150k 17.2%

$150k–$200k 21.4%

$200k–$300k 21.0%

$300k–$500k 8.6%

$500k–$1M 5.4%

$1M+ 0.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$160,900
Median rent / month	$827
Owner occupied	72.4%
Renter occupied	27.6%
Vacant	8.1%
Single-family detached	60.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.2%
Mobile homes	31.8%
Median rooms	5.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.37

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.2%
2010–2019	6.7%
2000–2009	20.6%
1990–1999	23.8%
1980–1989	15.8%
1970–1979	14.5%
1960–1969	7.4%
1950–1959	2.8%
1940–1949	2.5%
1939 or earlier	5.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.6%
1 bedroom	4.5%
2 bedrooms	30.0%
3 bedrooms	51.7%
4 bedrooms	11.7%
5+ bedrooms	1.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.0%
1 vehicle	25.6%
2 vehicles	40.3%
3 or more	30.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	6.2%
Electricity	78.0%
Propane / LP gas	9.7%
Fuel oil	0.2%
Wood	5.4%
Solar	0.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,676	48.2%
Cohabiting couple	287	8.3%
Male householder, no spouse	708	20.4%
Female householder, no spouse	805	23.2%
Households with children under 18	972	28.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,363	39.2%
Average household size	2.46

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	26.6%	16.2%
Married	47.2%	50.7%
Separated	3.4%	5.4%
Widowed	4.5%	12.9%
Divorced	18.3%	14.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 7.5%

Some HS, no diploma 12.9%

HS graduate 41.7%

Some college, no degree 21.4%

Associate's degree 5.3%

Bachelor's degree 6.4%

Graduate / professional 4.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	79.5%
Bachelor's or higher	11.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	129	7.7%
Kindergarten	83	5.0%
Elementary school	795	47.5%
High school	447	26.7%
College / grad school	219	13.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 24.9%

Education & healthcare 14.7%

Construction 12.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 8.8%

Professional & management 8.6%

Transportation & utilities 8.0%

Retail trade 7.9%

Finance & real estate 4.0%

Public administration 3.5%

Other services 3.1%

Wholesale trade 2.1%

Agriculture & mining 1.5%

Information 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	23.8%
Service	17.7%
Sales & office	17.6%
Natural resources & construction	14.6%
Production & transportation	26.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	80.2%
Government	13.0%
Self-employed	6.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.6%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	78.5%
Carpool	9.3%
Public transit	0.8%
Walk	0.3%
Work from home	10.2%
Other means	1.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	29.8

Poverty

All people 18.5%

Under 18 years 18.9%

18 and over 18.4%

Married-couple families 5.8%

Female-led households 50.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	45.3%
Retirement income	25.7%
Supplemental Security	6.2%
Cash public assistance	0.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	21.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.1%
High blood pressure	40.8%
High cholesterol	37.0%
Diabetes	13.1%
Heart disease	8.1%
Stroke	3.8%
Asthma	10.7%
Arthritis	32.0%
Kidney disease	3.2%
Pulmonary disease	10.7%
Cancer	7.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	27.0%
Binge drinking	14.6%
No physical activity	28.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.1%
Depression	27.7%
Fair or poor health	19.3%
Poor mental health	17.8%
Poor physical health	13.4%
No health insurance	17.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.5%
Visited dentist	52.5%
Cholesterol screening	89.6%
Teeth loss	19.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	694	10.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	23.1%
Under 18	7.7%
18–64 years	21.4%
65 and over	42.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	52.8%
Public insurance	47.0%
No insurance	14.0%
Uninsured under 19	5.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	8,122	93.8%
Spanish	28	0.3%
Other Indo-European	28	0.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	8,535	98.6%
Born in same state	8,504	98.2%
Born in different state	5,335	61.6%
Foreign born	31	0.4%
Naturalized citizen	123	1.4%
Not a US citizen	97	78.9%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	775	9%
Arab	755	8.7%
Italian	747	8.6%
English	232	2.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	55	0.6%
German	51	0.6%
Dutch	9	0.1%
Irish	5	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.1%
Internet access	87.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 37322

What city is ZIP code 37322 in?

ZIP code 37322 is primarily assigned to Decatur, Tennessee.

What county is ZIP code 37322 in?

ZIP code 37322 falls within Meigs County, Tennessee.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 37322?

11% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 37322 have a large retiree population?

45% of households in ZIP code 37322 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 37322?

19% of residents in ZIP code 37322 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 37322 have a large veteran population?

10% of civilians in ZIP code 37322 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 37322 in?

ZIP code 37322 observes the EST timezone.