ZIP Code · TN

ZIP 37601

Part of Johnson City, TN

Pop. 38,008·Washington County·121st most expensive ZIP in Tennessee

Median rent (all units)

$1,266/mo

Year-over-Year

+4.1%

Month-over-Month

+0.9%

vs US Median

-$666

Reported rents

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ZIP 37601 · $1,266

More affordable than 88% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$940

1 BR

$950

2 BR

$1,200

3 BR

$1,480

4 BR+

$1,640

Research median

$1,200/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

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What the numbers show

Compared with the peak

Rent in ZIP 37601 is at its highest level since Zillow's records here began in January 2023.

Past year vs. the rest of Tennessee

Rent in ZIP 37601 changed +4.1% over the year to September 2026. Across the 127 Tennessee ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +1.8%.

Recent direction

Rent has risen 4 months in a row, and rose in 9 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($50,686) is $1,267 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 2-bedroom ($1,200); a 3-bedroom is $1,480.

Rank in Johnson City

1st cheapest of 3 ZIP codes in Johnson City.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 37601. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$15,192/yr

At $1,266/mo median

Location

CityJohnson City

StateTN

CountyWashington County

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Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are climbing (4.1% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.

Based on rent-price momentum (+4.1% YoY, +0.9% MoM), not inventory.

Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 37601 (Johnson City, TN) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income below the national average, 32.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

38,008

Median income

$50,686

Median age

40.7

Renters

44.1%

Age distribution

19.1%

23.1%

24.9%

14.5%

18.5%

Under 1819.1%

18–3423.1%

35–5424.9%

55–6414.5%

65+18.5%

Gender

48.3%

51.7%

Male48.3%

Female51.7%

Race & ethnicity

82.6%

White82.6%

Black5.6%

Hispanic3.9%

Asian1.9%

Other6%

Education (25+)

28.6%

30.1%

32.3%

No HS diploma9%

HS diploma28.6%

Some college30.1%

Bachelor's+32.3%

Housing tenure

55.9%

44.1%

Owner55.9%

Renter44.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2023 vs 2026

How ZIP 37601 in Johnson City, TN has changed in 5 years

Rent

$1,058 → $1,266

up 19.7%

Income

$42,160 → $50,686

up 20.2%

Population

36,707 → 38,008

up 3.5%

Renter share

46.3% → 44.1%

-2.2 pts

Bachelor's+

31.1% → 32.3%

+1.2 pts

Median age

37.8 → 40.7

+2.9 yrs

Rent in ZIP 37601 in Johnson City, TN has climbed 19.7% since 2023, going from about $1,058 per month to roughly $1,266 today. On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 37601 in Johnson City, TN now reports about $50,686, up from $42,160 in 2021. Headcount in the area went from 36,707 to 38,008 between 2021 and 2024, a 3.5% change. About 44.1% of households rent today, against 46.3% in 2021. For context, the 2023 to 2026 window covers an unusually volatile run for US rents nationally, and ZIP 37601 in Johnson City, TN reflects that arc in its own way.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 37601 covers Johnson City, TN. The median rent here is $1,266/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $950/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,200/mo.

At 30% of local median household income ($50,686/yr), ZIP 37601 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 4.1% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 37601?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $51,000/year (about $25/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,266/mo in ZIP 37601. The local median household income is $50,686/yr, so the typical household falls short of that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 37601?

Rent in ZIP 37601 has risen 4.1% over the past year as of September 2026. That is the highest level since Zillow's records here began in January 2023.

How does ZIP 37601 compare to other ZIPs in Tennessee?

ZIP 37601 is one of the more affordable among Tennessee ZIP codes for rent, ranking #121 of 147 at $1,266/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 37601 changed +4.1%, against a typical +1.8% across the 127 Tennessee ZIP codes Zillow tracks.