37809 ZIP Code — Midway, TN

Greene County, Tennessee

ZIP code 37809 is located in Midway, Tennessee, within Greene County. It covers approximately 30.99 square miles and serves a population of 2,288 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 423.

About ZIP code 37809

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $150,300. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 56%.

Median household income is $60,000. Poverty affects 18% of residents, above the national average. 44% 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 23 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 6% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (29%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 27%.

Overall, ZIP code 37809 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,288
population
30.99
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
37809 ZIP code map
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City Status
Midway Acceptable
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 2,288
Population density 74 / sq mi
State FIPS 47
County FIPS 059
Geography
Land area 30.99 sq mi
Water area 0.14 sq mi
Latitude 36.1543
Longitude -83.0320
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 39.4% 56.6% 45.7%
$50k – $100k 40.8% 29.0% 30.9%
$100k – $200k 17.8% 12.5% 18.3%
Over $200k 2.0% 1.9% 5.1%

Demographics & statistics

2,288
Population
74
People per sq mi
46.9
Median age
$60,000
Median household income
$26,467
Per capita income
$150,300
Median home value
$708
Median monthly rent
56.2%
Home ownership
18.0%
Poverty rate
3.4%
Unemployment
598
Housing units
6.0%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
60
Under 5
53
52
5–9
46
86
10–14
76
69
15–19
60
121
20–24
107
99
25–34
87
96
35–44
84
325
45–54
286
64
55–59
56
59
60–64
52
119
65–74
104
68
75–84
59
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1844219.3%
18 and over1,84680.7%
65 and over35015.3%
Median age46.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 86.1%
Hispanic or Latino 6.1%
Two or more races 6.1%
Black or African American 1.6%
GroupCount%
White2,09986.1%
Hispanic or Latino1496.1%
Two or more races1496.1%
Black or African American401.6%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 39.4% 56.6% 45.7%
$50k – $100k 40.8% 29.0% 30.9%
$100k – $200k 17.8% 12.5% 18.3%
Over $200k 2.0% 1.9% 5.1%
Under $10k 1.6%
$10k–$15k 14.9%
$15k–$25k 8.4%
$25k–$35k 5.0%
$35k–$50k 11.8%
$50k–$75k 24.1%
$75k–$100k 13.4%
$100k–$150k 12.7%
$150k–$200k 6.4%
$200k+ 1.6%
Range% of households
Under $10k1.6%
$10k–$15k14.9%
$15k–$25k8.4%
$25k–$35k5.0%
$35k–$50k11.8%
$50k–$75k24.1%
$75k–$100k13.4%
$100k–$150k12.7%
$150k–$200k6.4%
$200k+1.6%
Median income$60,000

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 11.2%
$50k–$100k 19.1%
$100k–$150k 19.5%
$150k–$200k 31.1%
$200k–$300k 3.5%
$500k–$1M 15.6%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$150,300
Median rent / month$708
Owner occupied56.2%
Renter occupied43.8%
Vacant14.9%
Single-family detached67.0%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes28.4%
Median rooms5.4
Avg household size (owned)2.97

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–201910.2%
2000–200917.3%
1990–19998.7%
1980–198921.0%
1970–197910.0%
1960–196913.1%
1950–19596.8%
1940–19496.6%
1939 or earlier6.4%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.9%
1 bedroom5.5%
2 bedrooms21.4%
3 bedrooms66.5%
4 bedrooms3.8%
5+ bedrooms2.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle9.9%
1 vehicle19.5%
2 vehicles28.0%
3 or more42.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas1.1%
Electricity80.4%
Propane / LP gas6.8%
Wood9.4%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family43053.0%
Cohabiting couple11714.4%
Male householder, no spouse14017.2%
Female householder, no spouse12515.4%
Households with children under 1824930.7%
Households with seniors (65+)22427.6%
Average household size2.82

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married23.1%20.8%
Married50.3%45.4%
Separated0.0%9.6%
Widowed4.4%8.3%
Divorced22.2%15.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.5%
Some HS, no diploma 15.1%
HS graduate 57.4%
Some college, no degree 13.8%
Associate's degree 2.2%
Bachelor's degree 3.2%
Graduate / professional 2.8%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher79.3%
Bachelor's or higher6.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool184.6%
Kindergarten00.0%
Elementary school23961.0%
High school9825.0%
College / grad school379.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 34.4%
Education & healthcare 18.3%
Arts, food & hospitality 10.7%
Retail trade 10.4%
Transportation & utilities 10.2%
Construction 8.1%
Public administration 6.3%
Wholesale trade 0.8%
Professional & management 0.8%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts17.2%
Service24.0%
Sales & office11.4%
Natural resources & construction6.7%
Production & transportation40.7%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector87.4%
Government11.4%
Self-employed1.2%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone88.3%
Carpool6.3%
Public transit0.6%
Walk0.0%
Work from home2.3%
Other means2.5%
Avg commute (minutes)22.7

Poverty

All people 18.0%
Under 18 years 8.2%
18 and over 19.8%
Married-couple families 7.7%
Female-led households 76.0%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security44.0%
Retirement income20.4%
Supplemental Security14.7%
Cash public assistance8.6%
Food stamps / SNAP7.3%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity40.2%
High blood pressure43.0%
High cholesterol38.5%
Diabetes14.3%
Heart disease8.7%
Stroke4.2%
Asthma11.2%
Arthritis33.9%
Kidney disease3.5%
Pulmonary disease12.0%
Cancer7.1%
Behavior / access%
Smoking28.9%
Binge drinking13.6%
No physical activity31.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep37.2%
Depression28.3%
Fair or poor health21.1%
Poor mental health18.3%
Poor physical health14.7%
No health insurance17.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)75.2%
Visited dentist47.8%
Cholesterol screening89.3%
Teeth loss22.5%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans935.0%
Disability%
Any disability27.3%
Under 1813.6%
18–64 years22.9%
65 and over63.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance58.3%
Public insurance38.2%
No insurance13.8%
Uninsured under 1919.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only2,17595.1%
Spanish572.6%
Other Indo-European572.6%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)2,23197.5%
Born in same state2,23197.5%
Born in different state1,53467.0%
Foreign born00.0%
Naturalized citizen572.5%
Not a US citizen00.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Arab40517.7%
Italian30213.2%
AncestryCount%
French833.6%
English90.4%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access35.5%
Internet access80.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 37809

What city is ZIP code 37809 in?

ZIP code 37809 is primarily assigned to Midway, Tennessee.

What county is ZIP code 37809 in?

ZIP code 37809 falls within Greene County, Tennessee.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 37809?

6% 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 37809 have a large retiree population?

44% of households in ZIP code 37809 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 37809?

18% of residents in ZIP code 37809 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 37809?

The median home value in ZIP code 37809 is $150,300.

What timezone is ZIP code 37809 in?

ZIP code 37809 observes the EST timezone.

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