🇺🇸 United States ZIP Code

STANDARD

37318

Cowan

ZIP Code 37318 is a standard zip code serving Cowan, Cowan, Tennessee (TN), in Franklin County, United States. It has an estimated population of 1,978 with a median household income of $26,849. The area falls within the America/Chicago timezone.

Median Household Income vs. National Average

Location

Country: 🇺🇸 United States
State / Province: Tennessee (TN)
County: Franklin
City: Cowan
Timezone: America/Chicago

Coordinates

Latitude: 35.178300
Longitude: -86.016700

Geographic Details

Land Area: 11.96 mi²
Population Density: 165.0 people per mi² (60th percentile)
Bounding Box: 35.216351°N, 35.130884°S, -85.931354°E, -86.051178°W

With 1,978 residents spread across 11.96 square miles, this area has a population density of 165.0 people per square mile.

Demographics

1,978

Population

40th percentile

$26,849

Median Income

5th percentile

$88,200

Median Home Value

25th percentile

11.96 mi²

Land Area

The median household income in 37318 is $26,849, and the median home value is $88,200. This is below the national average for household income.

Housing

958

Total Units

845

Occupied Units

88.2%

Occupancy Rate

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