The ZIP Code 37059 is associated with the city of Dowelltown in Tennessee in DeKalb County in the U.S. In this Tennessee region, an estimated 17.9% have a bachelor's degree or higher, while the per capita income comes in at about $32,226. An estimated 2% of the population in this ZIP lives below the poverty line, while the median househould income is $44,327. The median age in ZIP Code 37059 is approximately 58.0 years, and 41.9% of the region's residents are aged 62 years and older. The current population estimate is 1,090.
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Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 37059, 99.7% is one race, while 0.3% are two or more races. Approximately 0.5% of 37059 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 37059 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (96.4%), followed by Black or African American (3.1%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 96.4% |
| Black or African American | 3.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
| Asian | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.0% |
| Some other race | 0.5% |
The median household income in ZIP Code 37059 is $44,327, while the region's mean household income is $61,560. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $32,226. The per capita income in ZIP Code 37059 of $32,226 is approximately 7.93% more than the per capita income in Tennessee overall of $29,859. An estimated 1.9% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 80% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 21.7% of the population in 37059 earn $100,000 to $149,999 per year, while an estimated 16.3% earn $15,000 to $24,999 per year, and 1.1% of 37059 residents earn $200,000 or more per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 4.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 9.9% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 16.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 14.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 7.5% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 11.7% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 5.9% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 21.7% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 6.6% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 1.1% |
In ZIP Code 37059, 87.5% of the population graduated high school, while 17.9% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 3.2% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 8.9% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 45.8% in this DeKalb County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 3.2% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 9.2% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 45.8% |
| Some college, no degree | 16.0% |
| Associate's degree | 7.9% |
| Bachelor's degree | 8.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 8.9% |
Residents of ZIP Code 37059 are older than average. The median age of 58.0 years in ZIP Code 37059 is approximately 52.23% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 90.5% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 41.9% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 20.1% of the population in 37059 falls in the age group 60 to 64 years, while an estimated 19.7% are aged 65 to 74 years. On the low end of the scale, 0.0% of 37059 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 1.8% |
| 5 to 9 years | 1.1% |
| 10 to 14 years | 4.9% |
| 15 to 19 years | 1.9% |
| 20 to 24 years | 1.9% |
| 25 to 34 years | 8.5% |
| 35 to 44 years | 18.3% |
| 45 to 54 years | 7.7% |
| 55 to 59 years | 6.2% |
| 60 to 64 years | 20.1% |
| 65 to 74 years | 19.7% |
| 75 to 84 years | 7.8% |
| 85 years and over | 0.0% |
In ZIP Code 37059, 99.5% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 0.5% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 0.0% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.0% of homes. Lastly, 0.0% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this DeKalb County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 99.5% |
| Spanish | 0.5% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 0.0% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0.0% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 37059, an estimated 26.8% of homes were built between 1970 and 1979. Additionally, 19.2% of homes in the region were built between 1990 and 1999, while an estimated 0.0% of homes were built between 2010 and 2013 in this DeKalb County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 2.4% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 0.0% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 9.1% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 19.2% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 10.3% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 26.8% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 5.4% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 12.0% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 1.3% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 13.6% |
In 37059, 56.2% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 0.4% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 33.0 minutes. Approximately 32.4% of the employed population 16 years and over in 37059 work in manufacturing, while an estimated 26.0% work in educational services, and health care and social assistance. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.2% of 37059 workers 16 years and over work in public administration.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 0.2% |
| Construction | 18.5% |
| Manufacturing | 32.4% |
| Wholesale trade | 1.1% |
| Retail trade | 7.5% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 6.9% |
| Information | 0.7% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 2.1% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 0.7% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 26.0% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 3.2% |
| Other services, except public administration | 0.4% |
| Public administration | 0.2% |
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 37059 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 85.9% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 37059 list , as a preventive measure.
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 85.9% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 37059 has an average daily solar radiation level of 5.02 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 21.84% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 23.82% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 37059 | 10.18¢/kWh | 11.37¢/kWh | 6.53¢/kWh |
| Tennessee | 12.92¢/kWh | 12.32¢/kWh | 6.51¢/kWh |
| United States | 16.83¢/kWh | 13.2¢/kWh | 8.21¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 37059 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 3.63 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 4.17 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 4.88 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.53 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.61 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.74 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 5.71 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 5.89 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.61 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 5.28 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 4.51 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 3.64 | 1.78 | 5.46 |