ZIP Code 37643: Population, Income, Housing

State: TN
Total population: 34,120 Household income: $51,831 Rent: $732

Overview

Total population
34,120
Rent
$732
Year built
1972
Household income
$51,831
Per capita income
$30,936
Poverty rate
16.2%
Unemployment rate
N/A
Household size
2.3 persons
Rent over 30% of income
27.6%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Demographics

State
Tennessee
County
Carter County
City
Elizabethton
Total population
34,120
Adults over 25
25,356
Total households
14,630
Household size
2.3 persons

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Income & Poverty

Household income
$51,831
Per capita income
$30,936
Poverty rate
16.2%
Unemployment rate
N/A
Rent over 30% of income
27.6%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Housing

Rent
$732
Year built
1972
Households that rent
25.2%
Households that own
74.8%
Rooms per home (all homes)
5.5

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Race

White
93.6%
Black
1.5%
Asian
0.2%
Two or more races
3.9%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino
2.6%
Not Hispanic or Latino
97.4%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Commute

Commute rate
12,934 (92.2%)
Commute time to work
24 mins
Work from home
1,101 (7.8%)

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Education

Less than high school
28%
High school graduate or GED
39.9%
Some college or associate degree
11.7%
Bachelor’s degree or higher
20.4%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

 

Comparison of ZIP Code 37643 with: Carter County, TN Tennessee United States

ZIP 37643

Total population34,120
Rent$732
Year built1972
Household income$51,831
Per capita income$30,936
Poverty rate16.2%
Unemployment rateN/A

Carter County, TN

Total population56,712
Rent$739
Year built1977
Household income$50,135
Per capita income$30,064
Poverty rate17.1%
Unemployment rate4.3%

Tennessee State

Total population7,066,383
Rent$1,189
Year built1987
Household income$69,595
Per capita income$39,437
Poverty rate13.8%
Unemployment rate3.4%

United States

Total population334,922,499
Rent$1,413
Year built1980
Household income$80,734
Per capita income$44,673
Poverty rate12.5%
Unemployment rate4%
Metric ZIP37643 CountyCarter, TNStateTennesseeCountryUnited States
Total population34,12056,7127,066,383334,922,499
Rent$732$739$1,189$1,413
Year built1972197719871980
Household income$51,831$50,135$69,595$80,734
Per capita income$30,936$30,064$39,437$44,673
Poverty rate16.2%17.1%13.8%12.5%
Unemployment rateN/A4.3%3.4%4%

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Summary for 37643

Rent & Income

In 37643, the typical monthly rent is $732 and the typical household income is $51,831. Rent here is lower than Tennessee, and household income is lower than Tennessee. The estimated poverty rate is 16.2%.

Housing & Affordability

This ZIP Code is primarily owner-occupied, with renters accounting for about 25.2% of households. Around 27.6% of renters are cost-burdened, indicating a moderate level of rent pressure.

Education & Employment

Educational attainment is moderate, with about 20.4% of adults holding a bachelor’s degree or higher.

 

ZIP 37643 — Rent vs Household Income

 

 

ZIP 37643 — Poverty

 

 

How ZIP 37643 compares in Tennessee (69 ZIP Codes)

Metric This ZIP Rank Starts from State range
Rent $732 1 / 69 from lower rent $732 – $2,202
Household income $51,831 59 / 69 from higher income $36,901 – $154,578
Poverty rate 16.2% 50 / 69 from lower poverty 3.4% – 37.7%

Rankings are calculated among ZIP Codes in Tennessee with total population > 30,000 (year 2024).

 

Detailed Ranking Explanation for ZIP Code 37643

Rent

Rent-wise, this area comes 1st out of 69 ZIP Codes in Tennessee. At the state level, values extend from $732 in ZIP 37643 up to $2,202 in ZIP 37027.

Household income

Looking at income levels, ZIP Code 37643 holds the 59th out of 69 ZIP Codes. In Tennessee as a whole, the range goes from $36,901 in ZIP 38127 up to $154,578 in ZIP 37027.

Poverty rate

Regarding poverty rate, ZIP Code 37643 ranks 50th out of 69 ZIP Codes. Statewide, values range from 3.4% in ZIP 38017 up to 37.7% in ZIP 38127.

 

💰 Rent in ZIP Code 37643 (with Utilities)

Estimated Monthly Rent: $732 ℹ️ What’s Included:
✅ Base rent, electricity, gas, water/sewer, and heating fuels
❌ Not included: internet, cable TV, renter's insurance, parking

💡 What does this rent estimate mean?

Explanation: This estimate shows what renters typically pay each month for housing — including the apartment or home and essential utilities like heat, water, and electricity.

Included in this number: Rent plus electricity, gas, water/sewer, and heating fuel.

Not included: Internet, cable, parking, renter’s insurance, or furniture rental.

Note: This cost does not depend on the number of people living in the home.

👨‍👧‍👦 Household Income in ZIP Code 37643

Annual Household Income: $51,831

💡 What does Household Income mean?

Definition: This represents the middle value of all household incomes in the ZIP code — half of households earn less, and half earn more.

Includes: wages, salaries, self-employment income, Social Security, pensions, investments, unemployment, public assistance, and rental income.

Does NOT include: capital gains, non-cash benefits (like food stamps), or tax refunds.

Household = any group of people (or a single person) living in the same housing unit.

Example: A couple earning $40,000 and $30,000 together have a household income of $70,000. If that's in the middle of all local incomes, it's the value shown here.

📉 Poverty Rate in ZIP Code 37643

Estimated Rate: 16.2%

💡 What does the Poverty Rate represent?

Definition: The percentage of people in this area living below the federal poverty threshold.

How it works: The threshold is a dollar amount set by the U.S. Census Bureau that varies by family size and age. If a household's income is below that level, everyone in it is included in this rate.

Example: In a town of 10,000 people, if 1,500 have incomes below the poverty line, the poverty rate is 15%.

Note: This statistic only includes people living in households; it does not count those in student housing, military barracks, or nursing homes.

🏘️ Renter vs. Owner Households in ZIP Code 37643

In ZIP Code 37643, households that rent: 3,691 (25.2%)

📊 What does the renter household percentage reveal about this ZIP Code?
Household Type Count Share
Renter-Occupied 3,691 25.2%
Owner-Occupied 10,939 74.8%

Definition: This is the percentage of households that rent their home rather than own it. It includes only occupied housing units.

Why it matters: Areas with a high share of renter households often have younger populations, higher mobility, and different housing needs compared to mostly owner-occupied areas.

Example: If 65% of homes in an area are renter-occupied, it means 65 out of every 100 households rent their home.

📉 Renters Spending Over 30% of Income on Rent in ZIP Code 37643

In ZIP Code 37643, cost-burdened renters (households spending over 30% of income on housing): 1,020 (27.6%)

🏚️ What Does It Mean When Renters Spend Over 30% of Their Income on Housing?
Household Group Households Share
Cost-burdened renters (over 30%) 1,020 27.6%
Other renter households 2,671 72.4%
Total renter households 3,691 100%

Shares are calculated as a percentage of renter households.

This shows how many renters in the ZIP code are considered cost-burdened — meaning they spend more than 30% of their income on housing (rent and basic utilities).

It’s a sign that housing might be unaffordable in the area or that lower-income residents may be struggling with rent.

Data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey.

📊 Education Levels in ZIP Code 37643

Less than High School: 7,101 people (28%)

Includes adults who did not complete high school.

High School Graduate or GED: 10,108 people (39.9%)

Includes adults whose highest education is a high school diploma or GED.

Some College or Associate Degree: 2,966 people (11.7%)

Includes adults who attended college without completing a bachelor’s degree (some college or associate degree).

Bachelor’s Degree or Higher: 5,181 people (20.4%)

Includes adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (bachelor’s, master’s, professional, or doctoral degree).

👥 Total Adults (25+): 25,356

ℹ️ Have questions about how these statistics are calculated? See our data methodology & FAQs

 

Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates (U.S. Census Bureau) — unemployment rate from BLS. Some values are derived metrics.