37061 ZIP Code — Erin, TN

Houston County, Tennessee

ZIP code 37061 is located in Erin, Tennessee, within Houston County. It covers approximately 88.77 square miles and serves a population of 5,205 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 931.

About ZIP code 37061

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $171,600. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 75%.

Median household income is $53,719. SNAP benefit usage at 22% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 42% 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. An above-average commute of 41 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 14% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (26%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 37061 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

5,205

population

88.77

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

37061 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 37061

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 37061. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Erin	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

37050 Cumberland City (6.7 mi) 37178 Tennessee Ridge (7.9 mi) 37181 Vanleer (10.6 mi) 37142 Palmyra (12.7 mi) 37051 Cumberland Furnace (12.9 mi) 37175 Stewart (13.7 mi) 37079 Indian Mound (14.1 mi) 37052 Cunningham (15.1 mi) 37101 Mc Ewen (15.5 mi) 37191 Woodlawn (16.8 mi) 37055 Dickson (19.1 mi) 37185 Waverly (19.5 mi)

Demographics updated 08/2026

Population
Total population	5,205
Population density	59 / sq mi
State FIPS	47
County FIPS	083

Geography
Land area	88.77 sq mi
Water area	0.01 sq mi
Latitude	36.2731
Longitude	-87.6524
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	931

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 08/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	54.5%	58.1%	45.7%
$50k – $100k	29.0%	27.5%	30.9%
$100k – $200k	13.9%	12.4%	18.3%
Over $200k	2.6%	2.0%	5.1%

Demographics & statistics

5,205

Population

People per sq mi

42.5

Median age

$53,719

Median household income

$26,427

Per capita income

$171,600

Median home value

$663

Median monthly rent

75.0%

Home ownership

11.3%

Poverty rate

5.0%

Unemployment

1,753

Housing units

14.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

173

5–9

164

216

10–14

205

219

15–19

207

123

20–24

116

324

25–34

307

323

35–44

306

326

45–54

309

192

55–59

181

196

60–64

185

314

65–74

297

132

75–84

125

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,073	20.6%
18 and over	4,132	79.4%
65 and over	1,008	19.4%
Median age	42.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 93.2%

Black or African American 5.1%

Two or more races 0.8%

Asian 0.5%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%

Hispanic or Latino 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	4,857	93.2%
Black or African American	265	5.1%
Two or more races	41	0.8%
Asian	27	0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native	15	0.3%
Hispanic or Latino	5	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	54.5%	58.1%	45.7%
$50k – $100k	29.0%	27.5%	30.9%
$100k – $200k	13.9%	12.4%	18.3%
Over $200k	2.6%	2.0%	5.1%

Under $10k 5.4%

$10k–$15k 8.2%

$15k–$25k 8.0%

$25k–$35k 7.6%

$35k–$50k 15.7%

$50k–$75k 20.8%

$75k–$100k 13.5%

$100k–$150k 14.4%

$150k–$200k 3.0%

$200k+ 3.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.4%
$10k–$15k	8.2%
$15k–$25k	8.0%
$25k–$35k	7.6%
$35k–$50k	15.7%
$50k–$75k	20.8%
$75k–$100k	13.5%
$100k–$150k	14.4%
$150k–$200k	3.0%
$200k+	3.3%
Median income	$53,719

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 13.4%

$50k–$100k 14.3%

$100k–$150k 15.2%

$150k–$200k 18.5%

$200k–$300k 17.3%

$300k–$500k 9.3%

$500k–$1M 10.2%

$1M+ 1.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$171,600
Median rent / month	$663
Owner occupied	75.0%
Renter occupied	25.0%
Vacant	21.0%
Single-family detached	76.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.3%
Mobile homes	17.8%
Median rooms	5.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.95

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	6.5%
2000–2009	11.7%
1990–1999	16.9%
1980–1989	13.2%
1970–1979	16.5%
1960–1969	10.9%
1950–1959	7.1%
1940–1949	4.9%
1939 or earlier	12.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.0%
1 bedroom	6.9%
2 bedrooms	20.1%
3 bedrooms	60.4%
4 bedrooms	10.3%
5+ bedrooms	1.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	6.0%
1 vehicle	31.3%
2 vehicles	28.2%
3 or more	34.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	17.3%
Electricity	62.6%
Propane / LP gas	14.3%
Fuel oil	0.8%
Wood	4.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	766	44.4%
Cohabiting couple	114	6.6%
Male householder, no spouse	311	18.0%
Female householder, no spouse	536	31.0%
Households with children under 18	391	22.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	627	36.3%
Average household size	2.90

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	32.7%	23.6%
Married	44.3%	39.9%
Separated	2.7%	3.8%
Widowed	2.1%	11.4%
Divorced	18.2%	21.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.8%

Some HS, no diploma 9.8%

HS graduate 42.3%

Some college, no degree 18.1%

Associate's degree 11.1%

Bachelor's degree 8.8%

Graduate / professional 5.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	85.5%
Bachelor's or higher	14.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	53	4.0%
Kindergarten	66	5.0%
Elementary school	590	44.4%
High school	367	27.6%
College / grad school	254	19.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 23.0%

Education & healthcare 20.5%

Retail trade 14.7%

Construction 9.9%

Public administration 8.9%

Agriculture & mining 5.4%

Other services 5.1%

Transportation & utilities 4.8%

Professional & management 3.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 2.9%

Wholesale trade 0.5%

Finance & real estate 0.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	26.0%
Service	11.2%
Sales & office	20.7%
Natural resources & construction	15.6%
Production & transportation	26.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	65.4%
Government	29.1%
Self-employed	4.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.9%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	76.8%
Carpool	17.8%
Public transit	0.3%
Walk	1.9%
Work from home	1.6%
Other means	1.5%
Avg commute (minutes)	40.5

Poverty

All people 11.3%

Under 18 years 10.1%

18 and over 11.6%

Married-couple families 5.5%

Female-led households 2.1%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	42.0%
Retirement income	33.0%
Supplemental Security	6.0%
Cash public assistance	1.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	21.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.8%
High blood pressure	42.1%
High cholesterol	38.3%
Diabetes	13.9%
Heart disease	8.8%
Stroke	4.2%
Asthma	10.8%
Arthritis	33.1%
Kidney disease	3.6%
Pulmonary disease	11.3%
Cancer	7.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	25.9%
Binge drinking	13.5%
No physical activity	30.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.6%
Depression	27.6%
Fair or poor health	20.6%
Poor mental health	17.6%
Poor physical health	13.9%
No health insurance	18.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.5%
Visited dentist	52.3%
Cholesterol screening	89.5%
Teeth loss	22.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	351	8.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	19.1%
Under 18	3.8%
18–64 years	20.1%
65 and over	34.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	57.5%
Public insurance	44.3%
No insurance	13.0%
Uninsured under 19	3.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	5,080	97.6%
Spanish	15	0.3%
Other Indo-European	2	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	13	0.3%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	5,145	98.8%
Born in same state	5,082	97.6%
Born in different state	3,198	61.4%
Foreign born	63	1.2%
Naturalized citizen	60	1.2%
Not a US citizen	52	86.7%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	1,119	21.5%
Italian	715	13.7%
French	486	9.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	49	0.9%
Polish	4	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	33.2%
Internet access	89.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 37061

What city is ZIP code 37061 in?

ZIP code 37061 is primarily assigned to Erin, Tennessee.

What county is ZIP code 37061 in?

ZIP code 37061 falls within Houston County, Tennessee.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 37061?

14% 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 37061 have a large retiree population?

42% of households in ZIP code 37061 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 37061?

The median home value in ZIP code 37061 is $171,600.

What is the population of ZIP code 37061?

ZIP code 37061 has an estimated population of 5,205 residents, with a density of 59 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 37061 in?

ZIP code 37061 observes the CST timezone.