ZIP Code 37694 - Watauga Tennessee
Overview
ZIP Code 37694 is located in Watauga Tennessee. Portions of 37694 are also in Johnson City. 37694 is primarily within Carter County, with some portions in Sullivan County. Regionally, 37694 is located in the Tri-Cities Region.
ZIP Code 37694 Quick Stats
| ZIP Code Name | Watauga |
| Primary County | Carter County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2022) | 2,069 |
| Area Code(s) | 423 |
| Current Time | EDT |
ZIP Code 37694 Map
37694 Demographics
37694 can be classified socioeconomically as Lower Middle Class class compared to other ZIP Codes in Tennessee based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 37694 is White. The current unemployment level in 37694 is 3.3%.
| Population | 2,069 |
| Population Growth Rate | 22.78% |
| Population Density | 199 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 812 |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $50,700 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $150,460 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 3.3% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 9.8% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 95.15% |
37694 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,961 | 95.15% |
| Black | 29 | 1.41% |
| Hispanic | 71 | 3.44% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
37694 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 89 | 7.45% |
| Bachelor Degree | 123 | 10.3% |
| High School Diploma | 497 | 41.62% |
| No High School Diploma | 15 | 1.26% |
| GED or Alternate | 95 | 7.96% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 180 | 15.08% |
| Associates Degree | 144 | 12.06% |
| Masters Degree | 46 | 3.85% |
| Professional Degree | 0 | 0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 5 | 0.42% |
37694 Geography
| Coordinates | 36.38541794, -82.27454376 |
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| Cities/Towns in 37694 | |
| Region | Tri-Cities Region |
| Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat Areas | Johnson City, TN Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA |
| Time Zone | Eastern Daylight Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/New_York |
| Area | 10 Square Miles |
37694 Schools
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37694 Weather and Climate Data
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 7a: 0F to 5F | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average First Frost Date | October 11 - 20 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average Last Frost Date | April 21 - 31 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Koppen-Geiger Climate Zone | Cfb - Oceanic Climate | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ecoregion | 67g - Southern Shale Valleys | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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