37690 ZIP Code — Telford, TN

Washington County, Tennessee

ZIP code 37690 is located in Telford, Tennessee, within Washington County. It covers approximately 25.25 square miles and serves a population of 4,966 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 423.

About ZIP code 37690

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $182,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 85%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $67,296. 35% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with retail trade as the leading industry. The average commute of 23 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 17% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (25%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 37690 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

4,966

population

25.25

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

37690 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 37690

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 37690. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Telford	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

37681 Limestone (3.9 mi) 37641 Chuckey (5.4 mi) 37659 Jonesborough (5.9 mi) 37616 Afton (10.1 mi) 37650 Erwin (11.2 mi) 37604 Johnson City (11.2 mi) 37656 Fall Branch (11.6 mi) 37615 Johnson City (12.2 mi) 37601 Johnson City (14 mi) 37692 Unicoi (14.2 mi) 37657 Flag Pond (14.8 mi) 37745 Greeneville (15.4 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	4,966
Population density	197 / sq mi
State FIPS	47
County FIPS	179

Geography
Land area	25.25 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	36.2369
Longitude	-82.5591
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	38.8%	51.8%	45.7%
$50k – $100k	34.8%	28.6%	30.9%
$100k – $200k	24.7%	15.8%	18.3%
Over $200k	1.7%	3.9%	5.1%

Demographics & statistics

4,966

Population

197

People per sq mi

45.2

Median age

$67,296

Median household income

$32,263

Per capita income

$182,700

Median home value

$923

Median monthly rent

84.5%

Home ownership

9.6%

Poverty rate

1.6%

Unemployment

1,648

Housing units

17.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

104

Under 5

133

5–9

109

104

10–14

201

15–19

166

253

20–24

209

268

25–34

222

286

35–44

236

478

45–54

395

225

55–59

185

256

60–64

212

287

65–74

237

75–84

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	838	16.9%
18 and over	4,128	83.1%
65 and over	754	15.2%
Median age	45.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 92.5%

Two or more races 3.2%

Hispanic or Latino 2.4%

American Indian / Alaska Native 1.2%

Black or African American 0.7%

Group	Count	%
White	4,704	92.5%
Two or more races	164	3.2%
Hispanic or Latino	121	2.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native	62	1.2%
Black or African American	36	0.7%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	38.8%	51.8%	45.7%
$50k – $100k	34.8%	28.6%	30.9%
$100k – $200k	24.7%	15.8%	18.3%
Over $200k	1.7%	3.9%	5.1%

Under $10k 3.8%

$10k–$15k 1.1%

$15k–$25k 7.6%

$25k–$35k 8.1%

$35k–$50k 13.9%

$50k–$75k 17.4%

$75k–$100k 17.7%

$100k–$150k 21.6%

$150k–$200k 0.3%

$200k+ 8.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.8%
$10k–$15k	1.1%
$15k–$25k	7.6%
$25k–$35k	8.1%
$35k–$50k	13.9%
$50k–$75k	17.4%
$75k–$100k	17.7%
$100k–$150k	21.6%
$150k–$200k	0.3%
$200k+	8.5%
Median income	$67,296

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 4.5%

$50k–$100k 19.9%

$100k–$150k 12.8%

$150k–$200k 17.7%

$200k–$300k 21.3%

$300k–$500k 19.3%

$500k–$1M 2.5%

$1M+ 2.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$182,700
Median rent / month	$923
Owner occupied	84.5%
Renter occupied	15.5%
Vacant	2.9%
Single-family detached	65.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	33.4%
Median rooms	5.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.62

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.7%
2010–2019	11.7%
2000–2009	27.7%
1990–1999	27.3%
1980–1989	14.0%
1970–1979	7.2%
1960–1969	1.8%
1950–1959	2.9%
1940–1949	0.9%
1939 or earlier	5.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.4%
1 bedroom	4.7%
2 bedrooms	11.0%
3 bedrooms	64.7%
4 bedrooms	18.6%
5+ bedrooms	0.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.8%
1 vehicle	13.9%
2 vehicles	39.2%
3 or more	44.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	88.2%
Propane / LP gas	1.8%
Fuel oil	0.8%
Wood	3.1%
Solar	0.8%
No fuel used	0.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,293	68.6%
Cohabiting couple	89	4.7%
Male householder, no spouse	236	12.5%
Female householder, no spouse	267	14.2%
Households with children under 18	492	26.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	631	33.5%
Average household size	2.63

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	31.9%	16.2%
Married	54.8%	66.3%
Separated	0.4%	1.3%
Widowed	2.1%	11.8%
Divorced	10.8%	4.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.0%

Some HS, no diploma 11.2%

HS graduate 41.7%

Some college, no degree 20.0%

Associate's degree 8.0%

Bachelor's degree 13.8%

Graduate / professional 3.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	86.8%
Bachelor's or higher	17.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	296	37.4%
High school	269	34.0%
College / grad school	226	28.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Retail trade 18.5%

Manufacturing 16.2%

Education & healthcare 15.9%

Professional & management 12.4%

Construction 9.0%

Wholesale trade 6.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.3%

Transportation & utilities 4.7%

Other services 4.3%

Public administration 2.3%

Finance & real estate 2.2%

Information 0.9%

Agriculture & mining 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	30.2%
Service	17.3%
Sales & office	19.1%
Natural resources & construction	12.8%
Production & transportation	20.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	82.2%
Government	10.4%
Self-employed	7.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	83.3%
Carpool	7.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	4.2%
Other means	5.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	23.0

Poverty

All people 9.6%

Under 18 years 25.3%

18 and over 6.5%

Married-couple families 3.5%

Female-led households 32.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	35.0%
Retirement income	26.9%
Supplemental Security	2.3%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	11.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.7%
High blood pressure	38.3%
High cholesterol	38.1%
Diabetes	12.3%
Heart disease	7.4%
Stroke	3.4%
Asthma	11.0%
Arthritis	31.6%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	9.6%
Cancer	6.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	25.1%
Binge drinking	14.3%
No physical activity	25.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.5%
Depression	27.8%
Fair or poor health	17.4%
Poor mental health	17.4%
Poor physical health	12.4%
No health insurance	16.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.4%
Visited dentist	57.6%
Cholesterol screening	90.2%
Teeth loss	18.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	345	8.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.6%
Under 18	4.9%
18–64 years	13.2%
65 and over	44.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	63.5%
Public insurance	31.6%
No insurance	14.7%
Uninsured under 19	7.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	4,777	96.2%
Spanish	62	1.3%
Other Indo-European	62	1.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	4,865	98.0%
Born in same state	4,811	96.9%
Born in different state	3,769	75.9%
Foreign born	54	1.1%
Naturalized citizen	101	2.0%
Not a US citizen	35	34.7%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	1,541	31%
French	1,031	20.8%
Italian	318	6.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	47	0.9%
Polish	7	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.0%
Internet access	91.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 37690

What city is ZIP code 37690 in?

ZIP code 37690 is primarily assigned to Telford, Tennessee.

What county is ZIP code 37690 in?

ZIP code 37690 falls within Washington County, Tennessee.

Is ZIP code 37690 mostly owner-occupied?

85% of occupied units in ZIP code 37690 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 37690?

The median home value in ZIP code 37690 is $182,700.

What is the population of ZIP code 37690?

ZIP code 37690 has an estimated population of 4,966 residents, with a density of 197 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 37690?

The median household income in ZIP code 37690 is $67,296, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 37690 in?

ZIP code 37690 observes the EST timezone.