37178 ZIP Code — Tennessee Ridge, TN

Houston County, Tennessee

ZIP code 37178 is located in Tennessee Ridge, Tennessee, within Houston County. It covers approximately 42.35 square miles and serves a population of 2,009 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 931.

About ZIP code 37178

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 $118,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 91%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $49,643. 37% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with retail trade as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 38 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 15% 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 a notable veteran presence at 13% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 37178 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,009

population

42.35

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

37178 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 37178

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 37178. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Tennessee Ridge	Acceptable
Tennessee Ridge	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

37175 Stewart (5.9 mi) 37061 Erin (7.9 mi) 37050 Cumberland City (9.3 mi) 37079 Indian Mound (13.3 mi) 37058 Dover (14.7 mi) 38221 Big Sandy (15 mi) 38333 Eva (16.4 mi) 37142 Palmyra (17.1 mi) 37181 Vanleer (18.4 mi) 37023 Big Rock (18.5 mi) 37191 Woodlawn (18.5 mi) 37101 Mc Ewen (20 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	2,009
Population density	47 / sq mi
State FIPS	47
County FIPS	083

Geography
Land area	42.35 sq mi
Water area	0.01 sq mi
Latitude	36.3185
Longitude	-87.7825
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	931

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	61.3%	58.1%	45.7%
$50k – $100k	26.6%	27.5%	30.9%
$100k – $200k	12.1%	12.4%	18.3%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.0%	5.1%

Demographics & statistics

2,009

Population

People per sq mi

46.9

Median age

$49,643

Median household income

$28,943

Per capita income

$118,100

Median home value

$825

Median monthly rent

91.1%

Home ownership

14.9%

Poverty rate

2.6%

Unemployment

881

Housing units

15.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

123

35–44

130

180

45–54

192

55–59

60–64

146

65–74

155

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	343	17.1%
18 and over	1,666	82.9%
65 and over	442	22.0%
Median age	46.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 95.3%

Two or more races 3.7%

Hispanic or Latino 0.4%

Black or African American 0.4%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	1,923	95.3%
Two or more races	75	3.7%
Hispanic or Latino	9	0.4%
Black or African American	8	0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native	3	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	61.3%	58.1%	45.7%
$50k – $100k	26.6%	27.5%	30.9%
$100k – $200k	12.1%	12.4%	18.3%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.0%	5.1%

Under $10k 16.8%

$10k–$15k 1.8%

$15k–$25k 6.5%

$25k–$35k 12.5%

$35k–$50k 13.0%

$50k–$75k 16.8%

$75k–$100k 13.5%

$100k–$150k 8.8%

$150k–$200k 6.5%

$200k+ 4.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	16.8%
$10k–$15k	1.8%
$15k–$25k	6.5%
$25k–$35k	12.5%
$35k–$50k	13.0%
$50k–$75k	16.8%
$75k–$100k	13.5%
$100k–$150k	8.8%
$150k–$200k	6.5%
$200k+	4.0%
Median income	$49,643

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 10.8%

$50k–$100k 29.2%

$100k–$150k 20.2%

$150k–$200k 16.3%

$200k–$300k 11.5%

$300k–$500k 5.9%

$500k–$1M 6.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$118,100
Median rent / month	$825
Owner occupied	91.1%
Renter occupied	8.9%
Vacant	16.0%
Single-family detached	80.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	17.6%
Median rooms	5.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.57

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.5%
2010–2019	6.0%
2000–2009	12.8%
1990–1999	20.3%
1980–1989	11.2%
1970–1979	28.7%
1960–1969	7.4%
1950–1959	5.8%
1940–1949	3.9%
1939 or earlier	3.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.9%
1 bedroom	1.7%
2 bedrooms	20.3%
3 bedrooms	66.6%
4 bedrooms	8.8%
5+ bedrooms	0.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	32.9%
2 vehicles	34.0%
3 or more	33.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	4.1%
Electricity	78.6%
Propane / LP gas	8.3%
Wood	8.3%
No fuel used	0.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	379	47.4%
Cohabiting couple	60	7.5%
Male householder, no spouse	133	16.6%
Female householder, no spouse	228	28.5%
Households with children under 18	136	17.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	317	39.6%
Average household size	2.49

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	33.7%	22.1%
Married	46.4%	42.9%
Separated	3.0%	0.0%
Widowed	2.9%	12.7%
Divorced	14.0%	22.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 6.4%

Some HS, no diploma 9.4%

HS graduate 39.6%

Some college, no degree 18.4%

Associate's degree 11.1%

Bachelor's degree 10.0%

Graduate / professional 5.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	84.3%
Bachelor's or higher	15.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	5	1.3%
Kindergarten	33	8.6%
Elementary school	160	41.9%
High school	119	31.2%
College / grad school	65	17.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Retail trade 21.3%

Education & healthcare 16.3%

Manufacturing 14.3%

Construction 12.4%

Professional & management 6.8%

Other services 6.8%

Finance & real estate 6.1%

Agriculture & mining 4.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.2%

Transportation & utilities 3.2%

Public administration 3.0%

Information 1.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	21.3%
Service	15.4%
Sales & office	26.6%
Natural resources & construction	21.1%
Production & transportation	15.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	74.3%
Government	12.8%
Self-employed	11.3%
Unpaid family workers	1.6%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	79.4%
Carpool	6.6%
Public transit	1.2%
Walk	6.7%
Work from home	6.1%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	38.1

Poverty

All people 14.9%

Under 18 years 10.5%

18 and over 15.8%

Married-couple families 1.8%

Female-led households 30.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	37.0%
Retirement income	27.5%
Supplemental Security	6.3%
Cash public assistance	1.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	6.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.7%
High blood pressure	42.3%
High cholesterol	37.6%
Diabetes	14.5%
Heart disease	8.9%
Stroke	4.4%
Asthma	11.3%
Arthritis	33.8%
Kidney disease	3.7%
Pulmonary disease	12.5%
Cancer	7.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	28.9%
Binge drinking	13.7%
No physical activity	31.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.4%
Depression	29.2%
Fair or poor health	22.6%
Poor mental health	18.8%
Poor physical health	15.2%
No health insurance	19.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.9%
Visited dentist	49.0%
Cholesterol screening	88.4%
Teeth loss	24.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	208	12.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	18.7%
Under 18	5.2%
18–64 years	17.6%
65 and over	31.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	65.9%
Public insurance	43.0%
No insurance	6.6%
Uninsured under 19	5.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,975	98.3%
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)	1,992	99.2%
Born in same state	1,941	96.6%
Born in different state	1,266	63.0%
Foreign born	51	2.5%
Naturalized citizen	17	0.8%
Not a US citizen	4	23.5%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	348	17.3%
Italian	269	13.4%
French	165	8.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	21	1%
Norwegian	5	0.2%
Dutch	4	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.8%
Internet access	83.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 37178

What city is ZIP code 37178 in?

ZIP code 37178 is primarily assigned to Tennessee Ridge, Tennessee.

What county is ZIP code 37178 in?

ZIP code 37178 falls within Houston County, Tennessee.

Is ZIP code 37178 mostly owner-occupied?

91% of occupied units in ZIP code 37178 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 37178 have a large veteran population?

13% of civilians in ZIP code 37178 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

Does ZIP code 37178 have a large retiree population?

37% of households in ZIP code 37178 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 37178?

The median home value in ZIP code 37178 is $118,100.

What timezone is ZIP code 37178 in?

ZIP code 37178 observes the CST timezone.