37096 ZIP Code — Linden, TN

Perry County, Tennessee

ZIP code 37096 is located in Linden, Tennessee, within Perry County. It covers approximately 309.64 square miles and serves a population of 6,055 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 931.

About ZIP code 37096

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 $121,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 76%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($60,417) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 46% 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 23 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 diabetes (16%), smoking (28%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 37096 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

6,055

population

309.64

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

37096 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 37096

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 37096. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Linden	Acceptable
Linden	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

37097 Lobelville (11.9 mi) 38425 Clifton (13.4 mi) 38329 Decaturville (15.2 mi) 38311 Bath Springs (16.5 mi) 38363 Parsons (16.6 mi) 38462 Hohenwald (17.1 mi) 38485 Waynesboro (17.4 mi) 38380 Sugar Tree (18.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	6,055
Population density	20 / sq mi
State FIPS	47
County FIPS	135

Geography
Land area	309.64 sq mi
Water area	5.36 sq mi
Latitude	35.5768
Longitude	-87.8423
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	47.5%	51.0%	45.7%
$50k – $100k	41.2%	37.3%	30.9%
$100k – $200k	6.4%	7.3%	18.3%
Over $200k	4.9%	4.4%	5.1%

Demographics & statistics

6,055

Population

People per sq mi

42.5

Median age

$60,417

Median household income

$31,051

Per capita income

$121,800

Median home value

$685

Median monthly rent

76.4%

Home ownership

14.4%

Poverty rate

11.9%

Unemployment

2,925

Housing units

10.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

179

Under 5

185

203

5–9

210

152

10–14

157

261

15–19

269

130

20–24

135

295

25–34

305

408

35–44

421

330

45–54

341

143

55–59

148

245

60–64

254

352

65–74

364

148

75–84

153

131

85+

136

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,310	21.6%
18 and over	4,745	78.4%
65 and over	1,284	21.2%
Median age	42.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 89.1%

Two or more races 6.1%

Asian 3.1%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%

Black or African American 0.5%

Hispanic or Latino 0.5%

Group	Count	%
White	5,418	89.1%
Two or more races	374	6.1%
Asian	186	3.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native	44	0.7%
Black or African American	30	0.5%
Hispanic or Latino	28	0.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	47.5%	51.0%	45.7%
$50k – $100k	41.2%	37.3%	30.9%
$100k – $200k	6.4%	7.3%	18.3%
Over $200k	4.9%	4.4%	5.1%

Under $10k 6.2%

$10k–$15k 5.1%

$15k–$25k 13.2%

$25k–$35k 7.2%

$35k–$50k 12.5%

$50k–$75k 24.1%

$75k–$100k 12.3%

$100k–$150k 15.1%

$150k–$200k 1.3%

$200k+ 2.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	6.2%
$10k–$15k	5.1%
$15k–$25k	13.2%
$25k–$35k	7.2%
$35k–$50k	12.5%
$50k–$75k	24.1%
$75k–$100k	12.3%
$100k–$150k	15.1%
$150k–$200k	1.3%
$200k+	2.9%
Median income	$60,417

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 10.9%

$50k–$100k 30.3%

$100k–$150k 17.6%

$150k–$200k 17.3%

$200k–$300k 15.6%

$300k–$500k 4.8%

$500k–$1M 1.6%

$1M+ 2.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$121,800
Median rent / month	$685
Owner occupied	76.4%
Renter occupied	23.6%
Vacant	39.0%
Single-family detached	63.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	32.7%
Median rooms	5.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.70

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.7%
2010–2019	6.8%
2000–2009	15.0%
1990–1999	20.6%
1980–1989	12.8%
1970–1979	12.2%
1960–1969	11.7%
1950–1959	7.4%
1940–1949	2.2%
1939 or earlier	10.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.2%
1 bedroom	12.4%
2 bedrooms	28.2%
3 bedrooms	45.1%
4 bedrooms	11.8%
5+ bedrooms	1.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.1%
1 vehicle	23.4%
2 vehicles	33.5%
3 or more	40.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	22.8%
Electricity	62.4%
Propane / LP gas	10.6%
Wood	3.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,291	61.9%
Cohabiting couple	68	3.3%
Male householder, no spouse	359	17.2%
Female householder, no spouse	366	17.6%
Households with children under 18	521	25.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	830	39.8%
Average household size	2.83

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	32.4%	24.1%
Married	53.7%	54.3%
Separated	1.0%	4.0%
Widowed	6.0%	8.6%
Divorced	7.0%	9.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 9.8%

Some HS, no diploma 7.5%

HS graduate 45.7%

Some college, no degree 16.7%

Associate's degree 9.5%

Bachelor's degree 8.0%

Graduate / professional 2.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	82.6%
Bachelor's or higher	10.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	101	6.6%
Kindergarten	174	11.4%
Elementary school	562	36.9%
High school	411	27.0%
College / grad school	273	17.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 29.2%

Manufacturing 25.6%

Construction 9.2%

Public administration 6.3%

Retail trade 5.6%

Transportation & utilities 5.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.7%

Other services 4.7%

Professional & management 3.1%

Agriculture & mining 2.6%

Finance & real estate 2.5%

Information 1.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	30.0%
Service	14.8%
Sales & office	16.3%
Natural resources & construction	12.1%
Production & transportation	26.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	73.9%
Government	15.8%
Self-employed	10.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	82.4%
Carpool	8.1%
Public transit	2.4%
Walk	0.5%
Work from home	6.1%
Other means	0.7%
Avg commute (minutes)	22.7

Poverty

All people 14.4%

Under 18 years 25.2%

18 and over 11.3%

Married-couple families 6.9%

Female-led households 40.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	46.4%
Retirement income	35.2%
Supplemental Security	5.0%
Cash public assistance	3.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	16.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.5%
High blood pressure	46.1%
High cholesterol	42.9%
Diabetes	16.1%
Heart disease	10.3%
Stroke	4.9%
Asthma	11.3%
Arthritis	36.5%
Kidney disease	4.1%
Pulmonary disease	13.3%
Cancer	8.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	27.5%
Binge drinking	12.7%
No physical activity	32.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.9%
Depression	28.0%
Fair or poor health	23.4%
Poor mental health	18.0%
Poor physical health	15.7%
No health insurance	18.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.3%
Visited dentist	50.3%
Cholesterol screening	89.6%
Teeth loss	23.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	320	6.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	18.8%
Under 18	6.7%
18–64 years	12.8%
65 and over	49.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	49.9%
Public insurance	50.4%
No insurance	12.7%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	5,691	94.0%
Spanish	71	1.2%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	71	1.2%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	5,969	98.6%
Born in same state	5,934	98.0%
Born in different state	3,757	62.0%
Foreign born	35	0.6%
Naturalized citizen	86	1.4%
Not a US citizen	75	87.2%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	1,762	29.1%
Italian	426	7%
French	388	6.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	36	0.6%
Polish	12	0.2%
English	6	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	34.4%
Internet access	79.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 37096

What city is ZIP code 37096 in?

ZIP code 37096 is primarily assigned to Linden, Tennessee.

What county is ZIP code 37096 in?

ZIP code 37096 falls within Perry County, Tennessee.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 37096?

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 37096 have a large retiree population?

46% of households in ZIP code 37096 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 37096?

The median home value in ZIP code 37096 is $121,800.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 37096?

Health data for ZIP code 37096 shows elevated rates of diabetes (16%) and smoking (28%) compared to national benchmarks.

What timezone is ZIP code 37096 in?

ZIP code 37096 observes the CST timezone.