37171 ZIP Code — Southside, TN

Montgomery County, Tennessee

ZIP code 37171 is located in Southside, Tennessee, within Montgomery County. It covers approximately 23.92 square miles and serves a population of 1,555 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 615/931/629.

About ZIP code 37171

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 $129,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 85%, well above the national average.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with professional and management as the leading industry. The average commute of 33 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 22% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 37171 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,555

population

23.92

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

37171 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 37171

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 37171. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Southside	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,555
Population density	65 / sq mi
State FIPS	47
County FIPS	125

Geography
Land area	23.92 sq mi
Water area	0.26 sq mi
Latitude	36.3674
Longitude	-87.3022
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	615/931/629

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	26.4%	40.8%	45.7%
$50k – $100k	6.2%	35.4%	30.9%
$100k – $200k	64.1%	20.1%	18.3%
Over $200k	3.3%	3.7%	5.1%

Demographics & statistics

1,555

Population

People per sq mi

40.9

Median age

Median household income

$27,879

Per capita income

$129,800

Median home value

Median monthly rent

85.0%

Home ownership

49.0%

Poverty rate

13.5%

Unemployment

364

Housing units

21.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

127

10–14

113

15–19

25–34

159

35–44

141

194

45–54

172

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	374	24.1%
18 and over	1,181	75.9%
65 and over	253	16.3%
Median age	40.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 95.9%

Two or more races 4.1%

Group	Count	%
White	1,492	95.9%
Two or more races	63	4.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	26.4%	40.8%	45.7%
$50k – $100k	6.2%	35.4%	30.9%
$100k – $200k	64.1%	20.1%	18.3%
Over $200k	3.3%	3.7%	5.1%

$15k–$25k 29.7%

$25k–$35k 16.4%

$35k–$50k 2.6%

$75k–$100k 4.2%

$100k–$150k 35.3%

$150k–$200k 6.1%

$200k+ 5.8%

Range	% of households
$15k–$25k	29.7%
$25k–$35k	16.4%
$35k–$50k	2.6%
$75k–$100k	4.2%
$100k–$150k	35.3%
$150k–$200k	6.1%
$200k+	5.8%
Median income	$0

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 22.8%

$50k–$100k 3.0%

$100k–$150k 38.2%

$150k–$200k 4.9%

$300k–$500k 22.0%

$500k–$1M 9.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$129,800
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	85.0%
Renter occupied	15.0%
Vacant	0.0%
Single-family detached	65.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	34.3%
Median rooms	7.3
Avg household size (owned)	3.32

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	7.0%
2000–2009	13.8%
1990–1999	16.6%
1980–1989	32.5%
1970–1979	11.0%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	19.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	14.7%
3 bedrooms	55.4%
4 bedrooms	29.9%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	16.4%
2 vehicles	33.2%
3 or more	50.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	80.8%
Propane / LP gas	19.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	235	54.9%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	129	30.1%
Female householder, no spouse	64	15.0%
Households with children under 18	234	54.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	154	36.0%
Average household size	3.63

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	37.7%	10.3%
Married	51.6%	76.3%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	10.7%	0.0%
Divorced	0.0%	13.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 6.5%

Some HS, no diploma 29.4%

HS graduate 27.8%

Some college, no degree 1.3%

Associate's degree 13.4%

Bachelor's degree 14.4%

Graduate / professional 7.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	64.1%
Bachelor's or higher	21.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	299	87.9%
High school	41	12.1%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Professional & management 25.3%

Education & healthcare 20.6%

Transportation & utilities 14.3%

Agriculture & mining 12.7%

Other services 9.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.3%

Public administration 3.3%

Manufacturing 2.1%

Wholesale trade 2.1%

Retail trade 1.8%

Construction 0.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	33.7%
Service	31.3%
Sales & office	3.0%
Natural resources & construction	16.8%
Production & transportation	15.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	57.8%
Government	20.3%
Self-employed	21.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	76.0%
Carpool	24.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	33.3

Poverty

All people 49.0%

Under 18 years 64.7%

18 and over 44.0%

Married-couple families 29.8%

Female-led households 100.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	36.0%
Retirement income	21.7%
Supplemental Security	3.3%
Cash public assistance	15.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	16.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.9%
High blood pressure	39.3%
High cholesterol	36.5%
Diabetes	13.0%
Heart disease	7.5%
Stroke	3.5%
Asthma	10.2%
Arthritis	29.8%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	9.0%
Cancer	7.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.3%
Binge drinking	13.5%
No physical activity	26.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.4%
Depression	27.7%
Fair or poor health	16.7%
Poor mental health	16.6%
Poor physical health	11.8%
No health insurance	15.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.4%
Visited dentist	63.9%
Cholesterol screening	91.4%
Teeth loss	17.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	96	8.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	14.3%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	11.9%
65 and over	44.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	47.0%
Public insurance	48.5%
No insurance	5.4%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,541	99.1%
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)	1,555	100.0%
Born in same state	1,555	100.0%
Born in different state	1,284	82.6%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	225	14.5%
Italian	216	13.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	27	1.7%
German	20	1.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	27.5%
Internet access	100.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 37171

What city is ZIP code 37171 in?

ZIP code 37171 is primarily assigned to Southside, Tennessee.

What county is ZIP code 37171 in?

ZIP code 37171 falls within Montgomery County, Tennessee.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 37171?

49% of residents in ZIP code 37171 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Is ZIP code 37171 mostly owner-occupied?

85% of occupied units in ZIP code 37171 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 37171 have a large retiree population?

36% of households in ZIP code 37171 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 37171?

The median home value in ZIP code 37171 is $129,800.

What timezone is ZIP code 37171 in?

ZIP code 37171 observes the CST timezone.