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ZIP 37659

Pop. 29,080·Washington County·54th most expensive ZIP in Tennessee
Median rent (all units)
$1,732/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+1.2%
vs US Median
-$233
Rising (Monthly)
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ZIP 37659 · $1,732
More affordable than 56% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,020
1 BR
$1,020
2 BR
$1,300
3 BR
$1,610
4 BR+
$1,780
Research median
$1,300/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
$20,784/yr
At $1,732/mo median
Location
StateTN
CountyWashington County
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Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 37659 (Jonesborough, TN) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, 29.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
29,080
Median income
$71,110
Median age
45.3
Renters
20.3%
Age distribution
20.8%
17.7%
25.8%
14.5%
21.3%
Under 1820.8%
18–3417.7%
35–5425.8%
55–6414.5%
65+21.3%
Gender
50.3%
49.7%
Male50.3%
Female49.7%
Race & ethnicity
89.2%
White89.2%
Black1.5%
Hispanic5%
Asian1.3%
Other3.1%
Education (25+)
32.7%
27.8%
29.4%
No HS diploma10.1%
HS diploma32.7%
Some college27.8%
Bachelor's+29.4%
Housing tenure
79.7%
20.3%
Owner79.7%
Renter20.3%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 37659 in Jonesborough, TN has changed in 5 years

Income
$62,142 → $71,110
up 14.4%
Population
28,109 → 29,080
up 3.5%
Renter share
18.2% → 20.3%
+2.1 pts
Bachelor's+
29.2% → 29.4%
+0.2 pts

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $62,142 in 2021 to $71,110 more recently. Headcount in the area went from 28,109 to 29,080 between 2021 and 2024, a 3.5% change. About 20.3% of households rent today, against 18.2% in 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 37659 covers Jonesborough, TN. The median rent here is $1,732/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,020/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,300/mo.

At 29% of local median household income ($71,110/yr), ZIP 37659 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 37659?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 37659 (Jonesborough, TN) is $1,732. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 37659 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 37659's median rent of $1,732/mo is $233 (12%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 37659 compare to other ZIPs in Tennessee?

ZIP 37659 falls in the middle range for Tennessee, ranking #54 out of 145 ZIPs at $1,732/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 37659?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $69,000/year (~$33/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,732/mo in ZIP 37659. The local median household income is $71,110/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 37659?

Rent in ZIP 37659 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 37659 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 37659 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,732/mo, rent takes approximately 29% of the local median household income ($71,110/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 37659 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 37659 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 20.3% of ZIP 37659 households are renters, while 79.7% are owner-occupied. ZIP 37659 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 37659 compare to the rest of Jonesborough?

ZIP 37659 is more affordable than Jonesborough overall. At $1,732/mo, it's $6 below the Jonesborough citywide median of $1,738/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 37659 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 37659 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
29%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,732/mo, rent takes ~29% of ZIP 37659's median household income ($71,110/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 37659 29%Benchmark 30%
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