Washington County, TN ZIP Codes
Tennessee (TN) · 11 ZIP codes · 6 cities
11
ZIP codes
134,236
population (2021)
+9.2%
pop change since 2010
47179
FIPS code
Washington County ZIP code map
About Washington County
Washington County is located in Tennessee and contains 11 ZIP codes across 6 cities and communities.
The county's population was 134,236 as of 2021,
an increase of
9.2% from 122,979 in 2010.
The timezone is Central Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Washington County is 47179.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 134,236 |
| 2010 population | 122,979 |
| Change | +9.2% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Tennessee |
| FIPS code | 47179 |
| Timezone | Central |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Washington County
ZIP codes for Washington County, TN (11)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 37601 | Johnson City | Washington | View map |
| 37602 | Johnson City | Washington | View map |
| 37604 | Johnson City | Washington | View map |
| 37605 | Johnson City | Washington | View map |
| 37614 | Johnson City | Washington | View map |
| 37615 | Johnson City | Washington | View map |
| 37656 | Fall Branch | Washington | View map |
| 37659 | Jonesborough | Washington | View map |
| 37681 | Limestone | Washington | View map |
| 37684 | Mountain Home | Washington | View map |
| 37690 | Telford | Washington | View map |
Demographics & statistics
140,361
Population
41.0
Median age
$56,719
Median household income
$35,339
Per capita income
$201,786
Median home value
$900
Median monthly rent
74.7%
Home ownership
13.2%
Poverty rate
4.0%
Unemployment
44,557
Housing units
27.6%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
3,261
Under 5
3,197
3,812
5–9
3,738
3,620
10–14
3,549
4,227
15–19
4,145
6,111
20–24
5,992
9,324
25–34
9,142
8,186
35–44
8,026
9,073
45–54
8,896
4,713
55–59
4,621
5,038
60–64
4,939
8,128
65–74
7,970
3,926
75–84
3,849
1,453
85+
1,425
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 25,963 | 17.8% |
| 18 and over | 114,398 | 82.2% |
| 65 and over | 26,751 | 20.4% |
| Median age | 41.0 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
86.9%
Two or more races
4.1%
Black or African American
3.5%
Hispanic or Latino
2.7%
Asian
1.4%
Other race
1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 125,421 | 86.9% |
| Two or more races | 5,986 | 4.1% |
| Black or African American | 5,005 | 3.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3,938 | 2.7% |
| Asian | 1,955 | 1.4% |
| Other race | 1,729 | 1.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 265 | 0.2% |
Household income
Under $10k
4.4%
$10k–$15k
4.9%
$15k–$25k
9.4%
$25k–$35k
9.4%
$35k–$50k
14.9%
$50k–$75k
17.2%
$75k–$100k
12.6%
$100k–$150k
15.1%
$150k–$200k
6.0%
$200k+
6.3%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 4.4% |
| $10k–$15k | 4.9% |
| $15k–$25k | 9.4% |
| $25k–$35k | 9.4% |
| $35k–$50k | 14.9% |
| $50k–$75k | 17.2% |
| $75k–$100k | 12.6% |
| $100k–$150k | 15.1% |
| $150k–$200k | 6.0% |
| $200k+ | 6.3% |
| Median income | $56,719 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
5.7%
$50k–$100k
10.5%
$100k–$150k
15.1%
$150k–$200k
18.0%
$200k–$300k
25.9%
$300k–$500k
18.0%
$500k–$1M
5.8%
$1M+
1.1%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $201,786 |
| Median rent / month | $900 |
| Owner occupied | 74.7% |
| Renter occupied | 25.3% |
| Vacant | 8.5% |
| Single-family detached | 67.8% |
| Large apartment buildings | 2.8% |
| Mobile homes | 15.8% |
| Median rooms | 5.6 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.45 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.5% |
| 2010–2019 | 10.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 19.9% |
| 1990–1999 | 17.6% |
| 1980–1989 | 11.5% |
| 1970–1979 | 13.7% |
| 1960–1969 | 7.7% |
| 1950–1959 | 8.1% |
| 1940–1949 | 3.1% |
| 1939 or earlier | 7.7% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.2% |
| 1 bedroom | 6.3% |
| 2 bedrooms | 23.0% |
| 3 bedrooms | 50.6% |
| 4 bedrooms | 16.1% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 2.8% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.2% |
| 1 vehicle | 27.0% |
| 2 vehicles | 36.0% |
| 3 or more | 32.9% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 8.0% |
| Electricity | 84.0% |
| Propane / LP gas | 4.0% |
| Fuel oil | 0.6% |
| Wood | 1.9% |
| Solar | 0.1% |
| No fuel used | 0.4% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 28,457 | 55.6% |
| Cohabiting couple | 3,910 | 5.8% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 10,925 | 15.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 16,970 | 23.3% |
| Households with children under 18 | 14,618 | 25.0% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 18,958 | 34.8% |
| Average household size | 2.38 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 30.1% | 22.9% |
| Married | 56.2% | 54.2% |
| Separated | 0.8% | 2.1% |
| Widowed | 2.9% | 10.3% |
| Divorced | 10.0% | 10.5% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
4.1%
Some HS, no diploma
6.3%
HS graduate
33.6%
Some college, no degree
21.2%
Associate's degree
7.3%
Bachelor's degree
17.0%
Graduate / professional
10.7%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 89.6% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 27.6% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 905 | 2.7% |
| Kindergarten | 1,283 | 3.1% |
| Elementary school | 11,800 | 41.1% |
| High school | 6,039 | 25.5% |
| College / grad school | 10,816 | 27.6% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
26.7%
Manufacturing
14.6%
Retail trade
13.2%
Professional & management
9.4%
Arts, food & hospitality
8.0%
Finance & real estate
5.6%
Other services
5.5%
Construction
5.4%
Transportation & utilities
4.3%
Public administration
2.6%
Wholesale trade
2.0%
Information
1.9%
Agriculture & mining
0.8%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 39.5% |
| Service | 15.4% |
| Sales & office | 22.3% |
| Natural resources & construction | 8.4% |
| Production & transportation | 14.4% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 78.8% |
| Government | 13.1% |
| Self-employed | 8.0% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 84.6% |
| Carpool | 6.2% |
| Public transit | 0.2% |
| Walk | 0.9% |
| Other means | 1.5% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 23.3 |
Poverty
All people
13.2%
Under 18 years
16.2%
18 and over
12.7%
Married-couple families
5.8%
Female-led households
17.2%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 40.4% |
| Retirement income | 26.5% |
| Supplemental Security | 5.0% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.7% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 9.0% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 37.8% |
| High cholesterol | 37.1% |
| Heart disease | 7.2% |
| Stroke | 3.3% |
| Asthma | 10.8% |
| Arthritis | 30.8% |
| Kidney disease | 3.0% |
| Pulmonary disease | 8.9% |
| Cancer | 7.1% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 14.2% |
| No physical activity | 24.0% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 34.7% |
| Fair or poor health | 16.3% |
| Poor mental health | 16.8% |
| Poor physical health | 11.7% |
| No health insurance | 15.6% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 75.0% |
| Visited dentist | 59.3% |
| Cholesterol screening | 90.5% |
| Teeth loss | 17.0% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 11,031 | 9.0% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 17.6% |
| Under 18 | 6.0% |
| 18–64 years | 14.3% |
| 65 and over | 38.4% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 66.4% |
| Public insurance | 37.1% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 4.5% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 133,903 | 96.0% |
| Spanish | 2,487 | 1.5% |
| Other Indo-European | 1,582 | 0.9% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 281 | 0.3% |
| Other languages | 326 | 0.2% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 135,143 | 97.3% |
| Born in same state | 133,975 | 96.5% |
| Born in different state | 83,157 | 64.1% |
| Foreign born | 1,168 | 0.8% |
| Naturalized citizen | 5,218 | 2.7% |
| Not a US citizen | 2,096 | 50.8% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 23,720 | 16.9% |
| French | 23,710 | 16.9% |
| Italian | 16,645 | 11.9% |
| English | 1,173 | 0.8% |
| Polish | 560 | 0.4% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| German | 313 | 0.2% |
| Irish | 251 | 0.2% |
| Norwegian | 124 | 0.1% |
| Dutch | 91 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 41.7% |
| Internet access | 91.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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