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ZIP 37601

Pop. 38,008·Washington County·117th most expensive ZIP in Tennessee
Median rent (all units)
$1,329/mo
Year-over-Year
+12.3%
Month-over-Month
+5.9%
vs US Median
-$636
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ZIP 37601 · $1,329
More affordable than 85% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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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).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$15,948/yr
At $1,329/mo median
Location
StateTN
CountyWashington County
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Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 12.3% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+12.3% YoY, +5.9% 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

2021 vs 2026

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

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

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.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 37601 covers Johnson City, TN. The median rent here is $1,329/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $950/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,200/mo.

At 31% of local median household income ($50,686/yr), ZIP 37601 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 12.3% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 37601?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 37601 (Johnson City, TN) is $1,329. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 37601 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 37601's median rent of $1,329/mo is $636 (32%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 37601 compare to other ZIPs in Tennessee?

ZIP 37601 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Tennessee, ranking #117 out of 145 ZIPs at $1,329/mo.

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 $53,000/year (~$25/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,329/mo in ZIP 37601. The local median household income is $50,686/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 37601?

Rent in ZIP 37601 has increased 12.3% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 37601 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 37601 is considered moderate for renters. At $1,329/mo, rent takes approximately 31% of the local median household income ($50,686/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 37601 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 37601 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 44.1% of ZIP 37601 households are renters, while 55.9% are owner-occupied. ZIP 37601 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 37601 compare to the rest of Johnson City?

ZIP 37601 is more affordable than Johnson City overall. At $1,329/mo, it's $138 below the Johnson City citywide median of $1,467/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 37601 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 37601 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
31%
MODERATE

At $1,329/mo, rent takes ~31% of ZIP 37601's median household income ($50,686/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 37601 31%Benchmark 30%
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