37144 ZIP Code — Petersburg, TN

Lincoln County, Tennessee

ZIP code 37144 is located in Petersburg, Tennessee, within Lincoln County. It covers approximately 130.61 square miles and serves a population of 3,222 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 931.

About ZIP code 37144

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 $191,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 88%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $69,531. 34% 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. The average commute of 32 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 16% 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.

Overall, ZIP code 37144 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

3,222

population

130.61

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

37144 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 37144

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 37144. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Petersburg	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

37019 Belfast (6.1 mi) 37047 Cornersville (7.6 mi) 38459 Frankewing (9.3 mi) 37334 Fayetteville (10.2 mi) 37091 Lewisburg (13.8 mi) 37359 Mulberry (16.9 mi) 37160 Shelbyville (17.2 mi) 37161 Shelbyville (17.6 mi) 38488 Taft (17.8 mi) 37352 Lynchburg (19.1 mi) 38449 Ardmore (19.3 mi) 37348 Kelso (19.4 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	3,222
Population density	25 / sq mi
State FIPS	47
County FIPS	103

Geography
Land area	130.61 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	35.3066
Longitude	-86.6856
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	44.0%	46.4%	45.7%
$50k – $100k	35.5%	32.1%	30.9%
$100k – $200k	19.3%	18.6%	18.3%
Over $200k	1.3%	2.9%	5.1%

Demographics & statistics

3,222

Population

People per sq mi

48.0

Median age

$69,531

Median household income

$41,974

Per capita income

$191,700

Median home value

$627

Median monthly rent

88.2%

Home ownership

8.2%

Poverty rate

2.7%

Unemployment

1,352

Housing units

15.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

111

10–14

100

15–19

127

20–24

113

25–34

102

228

35–44

205

280

45–54

250

192

55–59

172

147

60–64

131

227

65–74

204

75–84

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	555	17.2%
18 and over	2,667	82.8%
65 and over	567	17.6%
Median age	48.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 90.3%

Two or more races 5.7%

Black or African American 1.9%

Hispanic or Latino 1.6%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%

Asian 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	2,956	90.3%
Two or more races	185	5.7%
Black or African American	61	1.9%
Hispanic or Latino	51	1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native	14	0.4%
Asian	6	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	44.0%	46.4%	45.7%
$50k – $100k	35.5%	32.1%	30.9%
$100k – $200k	19.3%	18.6%	18.3%
Over $200k	1.3%	2.9%	5.1%

Under $10k 4.4%

$10k–$15k 3.7%

$15k–$25k 7.1%

$25k–$35k 8.8%

$35k–$50k 12.4%

$50k–$75k 17.9%

$75k–$100k 20.3%

$100k–$150k 12.0%

$150k–$200k 4.4%

$200k+ 9.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.4%
$10k–$15k	3.7%
$15k–$25k	7.1%
$25k–$35k	8.8%
$35k–$50k	12.4%
$50k–$75k	17.9%
$75k–$100k	20.3%
$100k–$150k	12.0%
$150k–$200k	4.4%
$200k+	9.0%
Median income	$69,531

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 7.3%

$50k–$100k 9.2%

$100k–$150k 18.8%

$150k–$200k 18.4%

$200k–$300k 16.7%

$300k–$500k 22.1%

$500k–$1M 6.6%

$1M+ 0.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$191,700
Median rent / month	$627
Owner occupied	88.2%
Renter occupied	11.8%
Vacant	6.7%
Single-family detached	83.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	15.1%
Median rooms	5.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.30

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	5.3%
2010–2019	9.2%
2000–2009	18.4%
1990–1999	24.0%
1980–1989	6.4%
1970–1979	7.9%
1960–1969	8.8%
1950–1959	0.9%
1940–1949	2.2%
1939 or earlier	17.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.8%
1 bedroom	2.0%
2 bedrooms	29.5%
3 bedrooms	49.1%
4 bedrooms	12.1%
5+ bedrooms	6.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.6%
1 vehicle	21.0%
2 vehicles	32.4%
3 or more	46.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	0.4%
Electricity	68.1%
Propane / LP gas	28.5%
Wood	3.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	810	57.2%
Cohabiting couple	57	4.0%
Male householder, no spouse	272	19.2%
Female householder, no spouse	278	19.6%
Households with children under 18	365	25.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	394	27.8%
Average household size	2.27

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	20.3%	15.3%
Married	60.1%	62.4%
Separated	1.3%	0.8%
Widowed	2.4%	10.3%
Divorced	15.9%	11.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.4%

Some HS, no diploma 6.1%

HS graduate 45.2%

Some college, no degree 18.1%

Associate's degree 10.3%

Bachelor's degree 8.5%

Graduate / professional 7.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	89.4%
Bachelor's or higher	15.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	4	0.7%
Kindergarten	27	5.0%
Elementary school	296	55.2%
High school	98	18.3%
College / grad school	111	20.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 23.7%

Education & healthcare 21.1%

Retail trade 14.2%

Transportation & utilities 9.3%

Construction 7.4%

Professional & management 5.6%

Public administration 4.8%

Wholesale trade 4.4%

Finance & real estate 3.5%

Agriculture & mining 3.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 2.1%

Other services 0.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	34.8%
Service	8.1%
Sales & office	20.9%
Natural resources & construction	9.8%
Production & transportation	26.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	77.2%
Government	16.5%
Self-employed	6.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	83.2%
Carpool	7.2%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.1%
Work from home	9.6%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	31.5

Poverty

All people 8.2%

Under 18 years 5.6%

18 and over 8.7%

Married-couple families 2.8%

Female-led households 15.5%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	33.9%
Retirement income	21.9%
Supplemental Security	4.2%
Cash public assistance	0.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	3.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.0%
High blood pressure	37.8%
High cholesterol	36.7%
Diabetes	11.9%
Heart disease	7.3%
Stroke	3.3%
Asthma	10.1%
Arthritis	30.1%
Kidney disease	2.9%
Pulmonary disease	9.0%
Cancer	7.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.9%
Binge drinking	14.6%
No physical activity	25.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.9%
Depression	26.5%
Fair or poor health	16.4%
Poor mental health	16.6%
Poor physical health	11.7%
No health insurance	16.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.7%
Visited dentist	57.7%
Cholesterol screening	90.6%
Teeth loss	16.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	222	8.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	14.4%
Under 18	0.2%
18–64 years	12.9%
65 and over	34.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	72.5%
Public insurance	33.8%
No insurance	4.8%
Uninsured under 19	1.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	3,092	96.0%
Spanish	12	0.4%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	12	0.4%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	3,090	95.9%
Born in same state	3,081	95.6%
Born in different state	2,045	63.5%
Foreign born	9	0.3%
Naturalized citizen	132	4.1%
Not a US citizen	9	6.8%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	667	20.7%
French	232	7.2%
Italian	223	6.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	16	0.5%
Polish	15	0.5%
German	4	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	44.0%
Internet access	90.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 37144

What city is ZIP code 37144 in?

ZIP code 37144 is primarily assigned to Petersburg, Tennessee.

What county is ZIP code 37144 in?

ZIP code 37144 falls within Lincoln County, Tennessee.

Is ZIP code 37144 mostly owner-occupied?

88% of occupied units in ZIP code 37144 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 37144?

The median home value in ZIP code 37144 is $191,700.

What is the population of ZIP code 37144?

ZIP code 37144 has an estimated population of 3,222 residents, with a density of 25 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 37144?

The median household income in ZIP code 37144 is $69,531, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 37144 in?

ZIP code 37144 observes the CST timezone.