37688 ZIP Code — Shady Valley, TN

Johnson County, Tennessee

ZIP code 37688 is located in Shady Valley, Tennessee, within Johnson County. It covers approximately 54.14 square miles and serves a population of 945 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 423.

About ZIP code 37688

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $124,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 88%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $43,429. The poverty rate of 6% is below the national average. 51% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with professional and management as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 44 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 28% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (16%), smoking (24%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 30%.

Overall, ZIP code 37688 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

945

population

54.14

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

37688 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 37688

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 37688. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Shady Valley	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

37683 Mountain City (6.4 mi) 24211 Abingdon (10.2 mi) 24236 Damascus (10.4 mi) 37620 Bristol (11.4 mi) 37691 Trade (13.4 mi) 28615 Creston (13.5 mi) 28698 Zionville (15.5 mi) 24361 Meadowview (15.6 mi) 24340 Glade Spring (16 mi) 24292 Whitetop (16.1 mi) 37640 Butler (16.3 mi) 24201 Bristol (17.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	945
Population density	17 / sq mi
State FIPS	47
County FIPS	091

Geography
Land area	54.14 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	36.5409
Longitude	-81.8710
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	73.0%	64.9%	45.7%
$50k – $100k	19.8%	24.8%	30.9%
$100k – $200k	7.2%	8.4%	18.3%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.9%	5.1%

Demographics & statistics

945

Population

People per sq mi

56.0

Median age

$43,429

Median household income

$32,670

Per capita income

$124,100

Median home value

Median monthly rent

88.3%

Home ownership

6.3%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

570

Housing units

27.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

107

65–74

121

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	61	6.5%
18 and over	884	93.5%
65 and over	347	36.7%
Median age	56.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 96.4%

American Indian / Alaska Native 3.6%

Group	Count	%
White	911	96.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native	34	3.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	73.0%	64.9%	45.7%
$50k – $100k	19.8%	24.8%	30.9%
$100k – $200k	7.2%	8.4%	18.3%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.9%	5.1%

Under $10k 3.9%

$10k–$15k 4.7%

$15k–$25k 10.8%

$25k–$35k 16.4%

$35k–$50k 23.9%

$50k–$75k 12.7%

$75k–$100k 11.2%

$100k–$150k 11.5%

$150k–$200k 3.3%

$200k+ 1.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.9%
$10k–$15k	4.7%
$15k–$25k	10.8%
$25k–$35k	16.4%
$35k–$50k	23.9%
$50k–$75k	12.7%
$75k–$100k	11.2%
$100k–$150k	11.5%
$150k–$200k	3.3%
$200k+	1.6%
Median income	$43,429

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 12.0%

$50k–$100k 19.4%

$100k–$150k 20.4%

$150k–$200k 14.8%

$200k–$300k 16.0%

$300k–$500k 13.9%

$500k–$1M 3.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$124,100
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	88.3%
Renter occupied	11.7%
Vacant	22.0%
Single-family detached	85.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	14.2%
Median rooms	6.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.01

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	6.4%
2000–2009	6.1%
1990–1999	9.6%
1980–1989	14.0%
1970–1979	22.8%
1960–1969	10.4%
1950–1959	9.9%
1940–1949	11.3%
1939 or earlier	9.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.6%
1 bedroom	2.2%
2 bedrooms	26.2%
3 bedrooms	47.8%
4 bedrooms	20.4%
5+ bedrooms	0.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.0%
1 vehicle	34.4%
2 vehicles	32.5%
3 or more	32.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	2.7%
Electricity	45.2%
Propane / LP gas	21.1%
Fuel oil	8.4%
Wood	18.8%
No fuel used	3.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	240	49.1%
Cohabiting couple	28	5.7%
Male householder, no spouse	58	11.9%
Female householder, no spouse	163	33.3%
Households with children under 18	61	12.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	252	51.5%
Average household size	1.93

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	7.6%	11.5%
Married	74.9%	51.5%
Separated	0.0%	1.0%
Widowed	3.7%	23.9%
Divorced	13.8%	12.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.5%

Some HS, no diploma 3.1%

HS graduate 39.8%

Some college, no degree 23.0%

Associate's degree 5.0%

Bachelor's degree 25.4%

Graduate / professional 2.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	95.4%
Bachelor's or higher	27.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	16	17.8%
High school	20	22.2%
College / grad school	54	60.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Professional & management 20.7%

Manufacturing 20.2%

Construction 12.5%

Education & healthcare 10.1%

Transportation & utilities 9.6%

Other services 7.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.8%

Retail trade 4.1%

Finance & real estate 3.8%

Public administration 2.4%

Agriculture & mining 1.9%

Wholesale trade 1.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	36.8%
Service	18.0%
Sales & office	10.1%
Natural resources & construction	23.1%
Production & transportation	12.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	63.2%
Government	15.9%
Self-employed	20.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	42.9%
Carpool	37.7%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	15.6%
Other means	3.7%
Avg commute (minutes)	44.1

Poverty

All people 6.3%

Under 18 years 21.3%

18 and over 5.3%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 12.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	50.7%
Retirement income	40.7%
Supplemental Security	5.3%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	3.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.0%
High blood pressure	47.5%
High cholesterol	41.9%
Diabetes	16.4%
Heart disease	10.8%
Stroke	4.9%
Asthma	10.2%
Arthritis	38.4%
Kidney disease	4.2%
Pulmonary disease	12.7%
Cancer	9.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	24.2%
Binge drinking	11.6%
No physical activity	29.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.3%
Depression	25.7%
Fair or poor health	21.4%
Poor mental health	15.8%
Poor physical health	14.9%
No health insurance	16.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.2%
Visited dentist	54.6%
Cholesterol screening	92.5%
Teeth loss	20.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	79	8.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	30.1%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	21.2%
65 and over	49.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	57.0%
Public insurance	51.3%
No insurance	7.8%
Uninsured under 19	8.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	926	98.0%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	945	100.0%
Born in same state	937	99.2%
Born in different state	405	42.9%
Foreign born	8	0.8%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	131	13.9%
French	119	12.6%
Italian	46	4.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
Norwegian	5	0.5%
English	3	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	51.7%
Internet access	87.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 37688

What city is ZIP code 37688 in?

ZIP code 37688 is primarily assigned to Shady Valley, Tennessee.

What county is ZIP code 37688 in?

ZIP code 37688 falls within Johnson County, Tennessee.

Does ZIP code 37688 have an older population?

37% of residents in ZIP code 37688 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 37688 have a large retiree population?

51% of households in ZIP code 37688 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 37688 mostly owner-occupied?

88% of occupied units in ZIP code 37688 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 37688?

The median home value in ZIP code 37688 is $124,100.

What timezone is ZIP code 37688 in?

ZIP code 37688 observes the EST timezone.