37097 ZIP Code — Lobelville, TN

Perry County, Tennessee

ZIP code 37097 is located in Lobelville, Tennessee, within Perry County. It covers approximately 93.55 square miles and serves a population of 1,895 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 931.

About ZIP code 37097

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 $132,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 77%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $53,750. 51% 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 36 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 12% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (30%) compared to national benchmarks. 18% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 22%.

Overall, ZIP code 37097 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,895
population
93.55
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
37097 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 37097

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City Status
Lobelville Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
38380 Sugar Tree (9.4 mi) 37096 Linden (11.9 mi) 38363 Parsons (13.1 mi) 38341 Holladay (14 mi) 37078 Hurricane Mills (14.3 mi) 37140 Only (15 mi) 37134 New Johnsonville (18.2 mi) 37033 Centerville (19.2 mi) 38329 Decaturville (19.4 mi) 37185 Waverly (19.5 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 1,895
Population density 20 / sq mi
State FIPS 47
County FIPS 135
Geography
Land area 93.55 sq mi
Water area 1.65 sq mi
Latitude 35.7462
Longitude -87.8758
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 60.1% 51.0% 45.7%
$50k – $100k 27.1% 37.3% 30.9%
$100k – $200k 9.6% 7.3% 18.3%
Over $200k 3.1% 4.4% 5.1%

Demographics & statistics

1,895
Population
20
People per sq mi
50.1
Median age
$53,750
Median household income
$34,656
Per capita income
$132,600
Median home value
$811
Median monthly rent
76.9%
Home ownership
16.0%
Poverty rate
6.3%
Unemployment
1,029
Housing units
12.3%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
58
Under 5
52
79
5–9
72
25
10–14
22
47
15–19
42
44
20–24
40
121
25–34
110
47
35–44
42
157
45–54
143
98
55–59
90
63
60–64
58
146
65–74
133
92
75–84
83
16
85+
15
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1835418.7%
18 and over1,54181.3%
65 and over48525.6%
Median age50.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 92.6%
Hispanic or Latino 2.5%
Other race 2.5%
Two or more races 2.4%
GroupCount%
White1,80092.6%
Hispanic or Latino492.5%
Other race492.5%
Two or more races462.4%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 60.1% 51.0% 45.7%
$50k – $100k 27.1% 37.3% 30.9%
$100k – $200k 9.6% 7.3% 18.3%
Over $200k 3.1% 4.4% 5.1%
Under $10k 6.7%
$10k–$15k 2.6%
$15k–$25k 13.6%
$25k–$35k 6.3%
$35k–$50k 14.9%
$50k–$75k 22.9%
$75k–$100k 12.7%
$100k–$150k 11.1%
$150k–$200k 4.9%
$200k+ 4.1%
Range% of households
Under $10k6.7%
$10k–$15k2.6%
$15k–$25k13.6%
$25k–$35k6.3%
$35k–$50k14.9%
$50k–$75k22.9%
$75k–$100k12.7%
$100k–$150k11.1%
$150k–$200k4.9%
$200k+4.1%
Median income$53,750

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 9.0%
$50k–$100k 25.3%
$100k–$150k 20.7%
$150k–$200k 17.2%
$200k–$300k 23.2%
$300k–$500k 4.5%
$500k–$1M 0.2%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$132,600
Median rent / month$811
Owner occupied76.9%
Renter occupied23.1%
Vacant37.2%
Single-family detached66.4%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes30.4%
Median rooms5.0
Avg household size (owned)2.36

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20195.4%
2000–200918.8%
1990–199921.5%
1980–19897.6%
1970–197920.8%
1960–19696.5%
1950–19596.4%
1940–19495.8%
1939 or earlier7.1%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)3.5%
1 bedroom7.7%
2 bedrooms34.2%
3 bedrooms36.6%
4 bedrooms12.5%
5+ bedrooms5.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle2.1%
1 vehicle16.4%
2 vehicles43.5%
3 or more38.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas38.6%
Electricity48.8%
Propane / LP gas7.4%
Wood5.2%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family51968.7%
Cohabiting couple354.6%
Male householder, no spouse8611.4%
Female householder, no spouse11615.3%
Households with children under 1812116.0%
Households with seniors (65+)34245.2%
Average household size2.51

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married12.0%15.4%
Married73.0%65.5%
Separated1.0%0.0%
Widowed3.0%12.4%
Divorced10.9%6.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 9.1%
Some HS, no diploma 10.6%
HS graduate 47.9%
Some college, no degree 16.5%
Associate's degree 3.6%
Bachelor's degree 5.5%
Graduate / professional 6.8%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher80.3%
Bachelor's or higher12.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool00.0%
Kindergarten3110.5%
Elementary school13947.3%
High school9131.0%
College / grad school3311.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 23.5%
Education & healthcare 18.7%
Construction 15.4%
Public administration 11.6%
Retail trade 11.5%
Finance & real estate 7.1%
Arts, food & hospitality 4.9%
Other services 2.5%
Transportation & utilities 2.0%
Agriculture & mining 1.2%
Information 1.2%
Professional & management 0.4%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts25.3%
Service16.5%
Sales & office16.1%
Natural resources & construction15.7%
Production & transportation26.3%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector71.7%
Government17.7%
Self-employed10.6%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone85.5%
Carpool12.8%
Public transit0.0%
Walk0.0%
Work from home1.8%
Other means0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)35.6

Poverty

All people 16.0%
Under 18 years 28.4%
18 and over 13.3%
Married-couple families 7.5%
Female-led households 38.0%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security50.8%
Retirement income27.6%
Supplemental Security0.8%
Cash public assistance3.0%
Food stamps / SNAP8.6%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity38.4%
High blood pressure43.7%
High cholesterol39.6%
Diabetes15.0%
Heart disease9.4%
Stroke4.6%
Asthma11.5%
Arthritis34.4%
Kidney disease3.8%
Pulmonary disease13.0%
Cancer7.3%
Behavior / access%
Smoking29.5%
Binge drinking13.6%
No physical activity32.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep36.4%
Depression29.1%
Fair or poor health23.5%
Poor mental health19.0%
Poor physical health15.6%
No health insurance21.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)74.5%
Visited dentist48.5%
Cholesterol screening88.0%
Teeth loss25.4%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans1529.9%
Disability%
Any disability22.4%
Under 184.8%
18–64 years19.1%
65 and over42.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance53.0%
Public insurance50.9%
No insurance17.7%
Uninsured under 198.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only1,78594.2%
Spanish90.5%
Other Indo-European00.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander90.5%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)1,87098.7%
Born in same state1,86498.4%
Born in different state1,39973.8%
Foreign born60.3%
Naturalized citizen251.3%
Not a US citizen1768.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Arab23512.4%
French1136%
Italian1045.5%
AncestryCount%
English180.9%
Polish10.1%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access39.9%
Internet access83.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 37097

What city is ZIP code 37097 in?

ZIP code 37097 is primarily assigned to Lobelville, Tennessee.

What county is ZIP code 37097 in?

ZIP code 37097 falls within Perry County, Tennessee.

Does ZIP code 37097 have an older population?

26% of residents in ZIP code 37097 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 37097 have a large retiree population?

51% of households in ZIP code 37097 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 37097?

12% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 37097?

16% of residents in ZIP code 37097 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 37097 in?

ZIP code 37097 observes the CST timezone.

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