37079 ZIP Code — Indian Mound, TN

Stewart County, Tennessee

ZIP code 37079 is located in Indian Mound, Tennessee, within Stewart County. It covers approximately 78.80 square miles and serves a population of 2,711 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 931.

About ZIP code 37079

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 $134,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 81%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $61,685. The poverty rate of 6% is below the national average. 46% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 40 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 20% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 17% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 37079 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,711

population

78.80

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

37079 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 37079

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 37079. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Indian Mound	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

37191 Woodlawn (6.6 mi) 37050 Cumberland City (7.7 mi) 37023 Big Rock (8.6 mi) 37142 Palmyra (10 mi) 42223 Fort Campbell (10 mi) 37058 Dover (13.2 mi) 37178 Tennessee Ridge (13.3 mi) 37061 Erin (14.1 mi) 37042 Clarksville (14.6 mi) 37028 Bumpus Mills (15.2 mi) 37052 Cunningham (15.3 mi) 42236 Herndon (16.4 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,711
Population density	34 / sq mi
State FIPS	47
County FIPS	161

Geography
Land area	78.80 sq mi
Water area	2.19 sq mi
Latitude	36.4777
Longitude	-87.6492
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	931

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	59.8%	50.5%	45.7%
$50k – $100k	22.3%	34.4%	30.9%
$100k – $200k	12.7%	13.1%	18.3%
Over $200k	5.2%	2.0%	5.1%

Demographics & statistics

2,711

Population

People per sq mi

37.9

Median age

$61,685

Median household income

$28,425

Per capita income

$134,000

Median home value

$723

Median monthly rent

81.3%

Home ownership

5.9%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

1,077

Housing units

20.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

112

Under 5

125

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

188

25–34

209

110

35–44

122

120

45–54

134

102

55–59

113

133

60–64

148

166

65–74

185

75–84

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	640	23.6%
18 and over	2,071	76.4%
65 and over	463	17.1%
Median age	37.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 87.1%

Two or more races 7.3%

Hispanic or Latino 5.1%

Black or African American 0.3%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	2,490	87.1%
Two or more races	209	7.3%
Hispanic or Latino	147	5.1%
Black or African American	10	0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native	2	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	59.8%	50.5%	45.7%
$50k – $100k	22.3%	34.4%	30.9%
$100k – $200k	12.7%	13.1%	18.3%
Over $200k	5.2%	2.0%	5.1%

Under $10k 6.6%

$10k–$15k 3.4%

$15k–$25k 7.7%

$25k–$35k 4.5%

$35k–$50k 12.5%

$50k–$75k 22.5%

$75k–$100k 13.6%

$100k–$150k 21.0%

$150k–$200k 3.3%

$200k+ 4.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	6.6%
$10k–$15k	3.4%
$15k–$25k	7.7%
$25k–$35k	4.5%
$35k–$50k	12.5%
$50k–$75k	22.5%
$75k–$100k	13.6%
$100k–$150k	21.0%
$150k–$200k	3.3%
$200k+	4.9%
Median income	$61,685

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 18.3%

$50k–$100k 20.1%

$100k–$150k 21.4%

$150k–$200k 1.3%

$200k–$300k 20.3%

$300k–$500k 17.8%

$500k–$1M 0.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$134,000
Median rent / month	$723
Owner occupied	81.3%
Renter occupied	18.7%
Vacant	24.9%
Single-family detached	63.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	28.1%
Median rooms	5.1
Avg household size (owned)	3.00

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.5%
2010–2019	7.7%
2000–2009	15.2%
1990–1999	23.9%
1980–1989	20.8%
1970–1979	8.5%
1960–1969	1.0%
1950–1959	5.2%
1940–1949	5.4%
1939 or earlier	11.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	3.2%
1 bedroom	12.8%
2 bedrooms	25.9%
3 bedrooms	46.2%
4 bedrooms	10.0%
5+ bedrooms	1.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	24.8%
2 vehicles	23.1%
3 or more	52.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	3.9%
Electricity	66.8%
Propane / LP gas	27.7%
Wood	1.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	492	52.3%
Cohabiting couple	10	1.1%
Male householder, no spouse	188	20.0%
Female householder, no spouse	251	26.7%
Households with children under 18	160	17.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	363	38.6%
Average household size	2.88

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	32.1%	13.5%
Married	56.2%	53.2%
Separated	1.8%	7.7%
Widowed	2.4%	15.6%
Divorced	7.6%	10.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.8%

Some HS, no diploma 6.7%

HS graduate 37.8%

Some college, no degree 27.7%

Associate's degree 6.7%

Bachelor's degree 14.1%

Graduate / professional 6.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	92.5%
Bachelor's or higher	20.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	19	3.8%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	290	58.4%
High school	130	26.2%
College / grad school	58	11.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 28.0%

Education & healthcare 18.2%

Professional & management 9.6%

Other services 9.2%

Construction 8.9%

Retail trade 8.0%

Public administration 5.4%

Transportation & utilities 4.1%

Agriculture & mining 3.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.6%

Finance & real estate 1.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	28.1%
Service	23.5%
Sales & office	14.5%
Natural resources & construction	9.1%
Production & transportation	24.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	56.9%
Government	25.6%
Self-employed	17.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	83.3%
Carpool	13.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.2%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	2.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	39.9

Poverty

All people 5.9%

Under 18 years 5.1%

18 and over 6.2%

Married-couple families 4.7%

Female-led households 19.1%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	45.5%
Retirement income	40.9%
Supplemental Security	4.9%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	4.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.0%
High blood pressure	37.1%
High cholesterol	35.5%
Diabetes	11.7%
Heart disease	7.0%
Stroke	3.2%
Asthma	10.0%
Arthritis	29.2%
Kidney disease	2.8%
Pulmonary disease	8.6%
Cancer	6.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.4%
Binge drinking	15.0%
No physical activity	24.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.5%
Depression	26.7%
Fair or poor health	16.0%
Poor mental health	16.8%
Poor physical health	11.4%
No health insurance	16.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	73.7%
Visited dentist	58.6%
Cholesterol screening	90.2%
Teeth loss	16.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	349	16.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	9.5%
Under 18	3.9%
18–64 years	9.3%
65 and over	17.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	76.5%
Public insurance	36.4%
No insurance	7.8%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,474	91.3%
Spanish	10	0.4%
Other Indo-European	10	0.4%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,699	99.6%
Born in same state	2,591	95.6%
Born in different state	1,412	52.1%
Foreign born	108	4.0%
Naturalized citizen	12	0.4%
Not a US citizen	12	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	596	22%
Italian	336	12.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	209	7.7%
English	28	1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	34.7%
Internet access	88.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 37079

What city is ZIP code 37079 in?

ZIP code 37079 is primarily assigned to Indian Mound, Tennessee.

What county is ZIP code 37079 in?

ZIP code 37079 falls within Stewart County, Tennessee.

Does ZIP code 37079 have a large retiree population?

46% of households in ZIP code 37079 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 37079 have a large veteran population?

17% of civilians in ZIP code 37079 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

Is ZIP code 37079 mostly owner-occupied?

81% of occupied units in ZIP code 37079 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 37079?

The median home value in ZIP code 37079 is $134,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 37079 in?

ZIP code 37079 observes the CST timezone.