The ZIP Code 37178 is associated with the city of Tennessee Ridge in Tennessee in Houston County in the U.S. In this Tennessee region, an estimated 13.5% have a bachelor's degree or higher, while the per capita income comes in at about $18,945. The median age in the 37178 ZIP Code is 44.8 years, with 23.8% of residents aged 62 years and older. Median househould income in this region is $38,810, while about 8% of the population lives below the poverty line. The current population estimate is 2,003.
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Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 37178, 99.2% is one race, while 0.8% are two or more races. Approximately 0.0% of 37178 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 37178 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (98.9%), followed by Asian (1.5%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 98.9% |
| Black or African American | 0.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.1% |
| Asian | 1.5% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.0% |
| Some other race | 0.0% |
The median household income in ZIP Code 37178 is $38,810, while the region's mean household income is $43,238. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $18,945. The per capita income in ZIP Code 37178 of $18,945 is approximately 36.55% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $29,859. An estimated 7.6% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 20% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 21.9% of the population in 37178 earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, while an estimated 19.3% earn $35,000 to $49,999 per year, and 0.0% of 37178 residents earn $200,000 or more per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 13.2% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 6.5% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 14.8% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 10.8% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 19.3% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 21.9% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 5.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 6.7% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 1.0% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 0.0% |
In ZIP Code 37178, 76.4% of the population graduated high school, while 13.5% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 7.3% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 4.1% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 41.2% in this Houston County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 7.3% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 16.2% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 41.2% |
| Some college, no degree | 15.8% |
| Associate's degree | 5.9% |
| Bachelor's degree | 9.4% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 4.1% |
Residents of ZIP Code 37178 are older than average. The median age of 44.8 years in ZIP Code 37178 is approximately 17.59% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 82.6% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 23.8% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 15.1% of the population in 37178 falls in the age group 45 to 54 years, while an estimated 14.4% are aged 65 to 74 years. On the low end of the scale, 0.4% of 37178 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 6.5% |
| 5 to 9 years | 6.3% |
| 10 to 14 years | 2.7% |
| 15 to 19 years | 5.3% |
| 20 to 24 years | 5.6% |
| 25 to 34 years | 11.3% |
| 35 to 44 years | 12.4% |
| 45 to 54 years | 15.1% |
| 55 to 59 years | 9.3% |
| 60 to 64 years | 4.9% |
| 65 to 74 years | 14.4% |
| 75 to 84 years | 5.6% |
| 85 years and over | 0.4% |
In ZIP Code 37178, 98.9% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 0.0% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 0.3% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.7% 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 Houston County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 98.9% |
| Spanish | 0.0% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 0.3% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 0.7% |
| Other languages | 0.0% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 37178, an estimated 23.6% of homes were built between 1970 and 1979. Additionally, 23.5% of homes in the region were built between 1990 and 1999, while an estimated 1.5% of homes were built in 2014 or later in this Houston County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 1.5% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 2.8% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 14.5% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 23.5% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 9.8% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 23.6% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 13.7% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 2.8% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 4.1% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 3.7% |
In 37178, 52.2% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 2.5% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 41.7 minutes. Approximately 26.1% of the employed population 16 years and over in 37178 work in manufacturing, while an estimated 21.5% work in retail trade. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.0% of 37178 workers 16 years and over work in wholesale trade.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 1.8% |
| Construction | 5.6% |
| Manufacturing | 26.1% |
| Wholesale trade | 0.0% |
| Retail trade | 21.5% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 4.6% |
| Information | 2.3% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 4.2% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 4.7% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 16.2% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 2.7% |
| Other services, except public administration | 8.6% |
| Public administration | 1.7% |
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 37178 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 86.6% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 37178 list , as a preventive measure.
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 86.6% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 37178 has an average daily solar radiation level of 5.15 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 25% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 21.85% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 37178 | 10.53¢/kWh | 11.28¢/kWh | 6.29¢/kWh |
| Tennessee | 12.92¢/kWh | 12.04¢/kWh | 6.31¢/kWh |
| United States | 16.94¢/kWh | 13.2¢/kWh | 8.21¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 37178 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 4.06 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 4.36 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 4.79 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.6 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.67 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.93 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 5.74 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 5.94 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 6.03 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 5.43 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 4.68 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 3.53 | 1.78 | 5.46 |