ZIP Code 37030
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Carthage · Smith County · Tennessee
- Population
- 6,982
- Median income
- $61,800
- Median home value
- $252,600
- Bachelor's or higher
- 20.1%
- Land area
- 164.3 sq mi
43/sq mi
▼ 19% vs US
higher than 32% of US ZIPs
▼ 9% vs US
higher than 58% of US ZIPs
Median age 40
Chicago
ZIP code 37030 in Carthage, Tennessee has a population of 6,982. The median household income is $61,800, which is 19% below the national average. Median home value is $252,600, 9% below the US average. 20.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 37030 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 164.3 square miles in Carthage, Smith County, Tennessee. The area is home to 6,982 residents, producing a population density of 43 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 37030 against Tennessee and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 37030 sits at $61,800 (7% below the Tennessee average), while per-capita income is $30,907. The poverty rate stands at 9.4% and the unemployment rate at 4.0%. On housing, the median home value is $252,600 (2% above the state average) with median rent at $962 per month, and 70.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 37030 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 20.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40, and the average commute is 31 minutes. We also surface 8 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Smith County, so you can benchmark 37030 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 37030
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 37030.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
37 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
20 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
18 establishments
- Construction
Construction
17 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
17 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 37030, Carthage, TN · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
6,982
Population
164.3
Area (sq mi)
43
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 37030?
40.0
Median Age
47.0%
Male
53.0%
Female
1.9%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$61,800
Median Household Income
-7% vs state
$30,907
Per Capita Income
9.4%
Poverty Rate
4.0%
Unemployment Rate
31.4 min
Mean Commute Time
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
3,386
Total Housing Units
3,171
Occupied Units
215
Vacant Units
2.52
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$252,600
Median Home Value
+2% vs state
$962
Median Rent
1978
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
-14.2%
YoY Change (2024)
261
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+161%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 37030 have decreased 14.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +161% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.3% | 180 |
| 2021 | +17.0% | 211 |
| 2022 | +23.3% | 260 |
| 2023 | +16.9% | 304 |
| 2024 | -14.2% | 261 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 171 business establishments in ZIP 37030, employing approximately 2,738 people with a combined annual payroll of $128,170,000.
171
Businesses
2,738
Employees
$128.2M
Annual Payroll
14
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 37 | 21.6% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 20 | 11.7% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 18 | 10.5% |
| Construction | 17 | 9.9% |
| Health care and social assistance | 17 | 9.9% |
| Accommodation and food services | 15 | 8.8% |
| Finance and insurance | 11 | 6.4% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 6 | 3.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 5 | 2.9% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 5 | 2.9% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 5 | 2.9% |
| Manufacturing | 4 | 2.3% |
| Information | 4 | 2.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 3 | 1.8% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 37030 vs 38560 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 38560 | Elmwood, TN | 1,425 | 5.2 mi |
| 37151 | Riddleton, TN | 565 | 5.9 mi |
| 37145 | Pleasant Shade, TN | 2,157 | 7.5 mi |
| 38563 | Gordonsville, TN | 2,330 | 6.6 mi |
| 38567 | Hickman, TN | 784 | 9.7 mi |
| 38547 | Brush Creek, TN | 1,975 | 9.1 mi |
| 38552 | Chestnut Mound, TN | 275 | 8.5 mi |
| 37057 | Dixon Springs, TN | 834 | 10.0 mi |
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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