The ZIP Code 37709 is associated with the city of Blaine in Tennessee in Grainger County in the U.S. In this Tennessee region, an estimated 17.5% have a bachelor's degree or higher, while the per capita income comes in at about $30,847. An estimated 10% of the population in this ZIP lives below the poverty line, while the median househould income is $53,780. The current population estimate is 4,060.
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Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 37709, 98.1% is one race, while 1.9% are two or more races. Approximately 1.9% of 37709 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 37709 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (99.1%), followed by Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander (1.6%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 99.1% |
| Black or African American | 0.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.1% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 1.6% |
| Some other race | 0.0% |
The median household income in ZIP Code 37709 is $53,780, while the region's mean household income is $80,902. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $30,847. The per capita income in ZIP Code 37709 of $30,847 is approximately 3.31% more than the per capita income in Tennessee overall of $29,859. An estimated 10.1% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately6.32% higher than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 19.9% of the population in 37709 earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, while an estimated 16.9% earn $15,000 to $24,999 per year, and 2.2% of 37709 residents earn less than $10,000 per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 2.2% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 4.6% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 16.9% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 9.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 12.6% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 19.9% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 14.5% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 12.7% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 4.1% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 2.8% |
In ZIP Code 37709, 90.1% of the population graduated high school, while 17.5% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 4.0% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 4.1% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 45.1% in this Grainger County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 4.0% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 5.9% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 45.1% |
| Some college, no degree | 16.6% |
| Associate's degree | 10.9% |
| Bachelor's degree | 13.4% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 4.1% |
Residents of ZIP Code 37709 are older than average. The median age of 41.1 years in ZIP Code 37709 is approximately 7.87% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 77.7% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 18.9% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 15.8% of the population in 37709 falls in the age group 45 to 54 years, while an estimated 13.0% are aged 35 to 44 years. On the low end of the scale, 0.9% of 37709 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 4.0% |
| 5 to 9 years | 6.5% |
| 10 to 14 years | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years | 7.9% |
| 20 to 24 years | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years | 11.6% |
| 35 to 44 years | 13.0% |
| 45 to 54 years | 15.8% |
| 55 to 59 years | 6.9% |
| 60 to 64 years | 5.8% |
| 65 to 74 years | 10.8% |
| 75 to 84 years | 3.6% |
| 85 years and over | 0.9% |
In ZIP Code 37709, 97.7% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 2.3% 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 Grainger County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 97.7% |
| Spanish | 2.3% |
| 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 37709, an estimated 24.4% of homes were built between 1990 and 1999. Additionally, 22.7% of homes in the region were built between 2000 and 2009, while an estimated 1.9% of homes were built in 2014 or later in this Grainger County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 1.9% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 6.5% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 22.7% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 24.4% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 16.5% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 6.3% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 5.0% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 4.7% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 3.7% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 8.3% |
In 37709, 62.7% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 5.7% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 32.5 minutes. Approximately 19.2% of the employed population 16 years and over in 37709 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 13.6% work in retail trade. On the lower end of the scale, just 1.5% of 37709 workers 16 years and over work in agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 1.5% |
| Construction | 10.0% |
| Manufacturing | 9.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 4.9% |
| Retail trade | 13.6% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 6.9% |
| Information | 2.2% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 3.1% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 10.7% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 19.2% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 6.7% |
| Other services, except public administration | 7.9% |
| Public administration | 3.9% |
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 37709 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 88.4% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 37709 list , as a preventive measure.
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 88.4% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 37709 has an average daily solar radiation level of 5.09 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 23.54% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 22.76% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 37709 | 9.95¢/kWh | 10.2¢/kWh | 6.38¢/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 37709 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 4.01 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 4.29 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 5.09 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.64 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.82 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.71 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 5.49 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 5.83 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.83 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 5.16 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 4.75 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 3.45 | 1.78 | 5.46 |