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ZIP 37604

Pop. 39,097·Washington County·97th most expensive ZIP in Tennessee
Median rent (all units)
$1,493/mo
Year-over-Year
+11.9%
Month-over-Month
-3.0%
vs US Median
-$472
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ZIP 37604 · $1,493
More affordable than 74% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,000
1 BR
$1,000
2 BR
$1,270
3 BR
$1,570
4 BR+
$1,740
Research median
$1,270/mo

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$17,916/yr
At $1,493/mo median
Location
StateTN
CountyWashington County
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Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are climbing (11.9% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.
Based on rent-price momentum (+11.9% YoY, -3.0% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 37604 (Johnson City, TN) is roughly split between renters and owners, skews toward younger working-age adults, has a median income below the national average, 40.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
39,097
Median income
$52,345
Median age
35.4
Renters
49.7%
Age distribution
16.9%
32.4%
22.5%
17%
Under 1816.9%
18–3432.4%
35–5422.5%
55–6411.3%
65+17%
Gender
48.1%
51.9%
Male48.1%
Female51.9%
Race & ethnicity
84.4%
White84.4%
Black5.3%
Hispanic6.8%
Asian1.3%
Other2.2%
Education (25+)
23.9%
26.6%
40.8%
No HS diploma8.7%
HS diploma23.9%
Some college26.6%
Bachelor's+40.8%
Housing tenure
50.3%
49.7%
Owner50.3%
Renter49.7%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 37604 in Johnson City, TN has changed in 5 years

Income
$41,309 → $52,345
up 26.7%
Population
37,150 → 39,097
up 5.2%
Renter share
50.5% → 49.7%
-0.8 pts
Bachelor's+
38.5% → 40.8%
+2.3 pts
Median age
37.7 → 35.4
-2.3 yrs

Household income in the area moved from $41,309 to $52,345 across the same window, up 26.7% versus 2021. Headcount in the area went from 37,150 to 39,097 between 2021 and 2024, a 5.2% change. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 38.5% to 40.8%.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 37604 covers Johnson City, TN. The median rent here is $1,493/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,000/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,270/mo.

At 34% of local median household income ($52,345/yr), ZIP 37604 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 11.9% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 37604?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 37604 (Johnson City, TN) is $1,493. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 37604 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 37604's median rent of $1,493/mo is $472 (24%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 37604 compare to other ZIPs in Tennessee?

ZIP 37604 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Tennessee, ranking #97 out of 145 ZIPs at $1,493/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 37604?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $60,000/year (~$29/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,493/mo in ZIP 37604. The local median household income is $52,345/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 37604?

Rent in ZIP 37604 has increased 11.9% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 37604 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 37604 is considered moderate for renters. At $1,493/mo, rent takes approximately 34% of the local median household income ($52,345/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 37604 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 37604 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 49.7% of ZIP 37604 households are renters, while 50.3% are owner-occupied. ZIP 37604 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 37604 compare to the rest of Johnson City?

ZIP 37604 is pricier than Johnson City as a whole. At $1,493/mo, it's $26 above the Johnson City citywide median of $1,467/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 37604 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 37604 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
34%
MODERATE

At $1,493/mo, rent takes ~34% of ZIP 37604's median household income ($52,345/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 37604 34%Benchmark 30%
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