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ZIP 37615

Pop. 22,821·Washington County·38th most expensive ZIP in Tennessee
Median rent (all units)
$1,868/mo
Year-over-Year
+23.9%
Month-over-Month
+1.9%
vs US Median
-$97
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ZIP 37615 · $1,868
More expensive than 53% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$960
1 BR
$970
2 BR
$1,230
3 BR
$1,520
4 BR+
$1,680
Research median
$1,230/mo

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$22,416/yr
At $1,868/mo median
Location
StateTN
CountyWashington County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 23.9% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+23.9% YoY, +1.9% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 37615 (Johnson City, TN) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, 40.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
22,821
Median income
$77,525
Median age
43.1
Renters
25.1%
Age distribution
18.8%
21.2%
23.9%
15.1%
21.1%
Under 1818.8%
18–3421.2%
35–5423.9%
55–6415.1%
65+21.1%
Gender
50%
50%
Male50%
Female50%
Race & ethnicity
91.4%
White91.4%
Black1.1%
Hispanic3.7%
Asian1.6%
Other2.2%
Education (25+)
22.4%
31.7%
40.9%
No HS diploma5%
HS diploma22.4%
Some college31.7%
Bachelor's+40.9%
Housing tenure
74.9%
25.1%
Owner74.9%
Renter25.1%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 37615 in Johnson City, TN has changed in 5 years

Income
$67,865 → $77,525
up 14.2%
Population
21,992 → 22,821
up 3.8%
Renter share
24.5% → 25.1%
+0.6 pts
Bachelor's+
40.5% → 40.9%
+0.4 pts
Median age
43.8 → 43.1
-0.7 yrs

Median household income rose from $67,865 to $77,525 between 2021 and 2024, a 14.2% shift. The population has grown by 3.8% since 2021, moving from about 21,992 residents to roughly 22,821.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 37615 covers Johnson City, TN. The median rent here is $1,868/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $970/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,230/mo.

At 29% of local median household income ($77,525/yr), ZIP 37615 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 23.9% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 37615?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 37615 (Johnson City, TN) is $1,868. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 37615 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 37615's median rent of $1,868/mo is $97 (5%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 37615 compare to other ZIPs in Tennessee?

ZIP 37615 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Tennessee, ranking #38 out of 145 ZIPs tracked at $1,868/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 37615?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $75,000/year (~$36/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,868/mo in ZIP 37615. The local median household income is $77,525/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 37615?

Rent in ZIP 37615 has increased 23.9% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 37615 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 37615 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,868/mo, rent takes approximately 29% of the local median household income ($77,525/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 37615 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 37615 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 25.1% of ZIP 37615 households are renters, while 74.9% are owner-occupied. ZIP 37615 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 37615 compare to the rest of Johnson City?

ZIP 37615 is pricier than Johnson City as a whole. At $1,868/mo, it's $401 above the Johnson City citywide median of $1,467/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 37615 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 37615 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
29%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,868/mo, rent takes ~29% of ZIP 37615's median household income ($77,525/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 37615 29%Benchmark 30%
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