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ZIP Code 37326

Polk County, Tennessee — Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

467
92/sq mi
$145,000
Median home value
8.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Ducktown pairs among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, mixed-tenure area.

24th pct
home value, US ZIPs
92
people per sq mi
47%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 37326 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 37326 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 5.1 square miles in Ducktown, Polk County, Tennessee. The area is home to 467 residents, producing a population density of 92 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 37326 against Tennessee and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 37326 sits at , while per-capita income is $23,888. The poverty rate stands at 41.2% and the unemployment rate at 8.6%. On housing, the median home value is $145,000 (41% below the state average) with median rent at $577 per month, and 47.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 37326 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 8.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 57.5, and the average commute is . We also surface 5 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Polk County, so you can benchmark 37326 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 37326

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 37326.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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 37326, Ducktown, 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

467

Population

5.1

Area (sq mi)

92

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 37326?

57.5

Median Age

36.5%

Male

63.5%

Female

0.7%

Foreign-Born

White 89.5%
African American 6.8%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.5%
Hispanic or Latino 2.2%

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?

$23,888

Per Capita Income

41.2%

Poverty Rate

8.6%

Unemployment Rate

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 42.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 8.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

270

Total Housing Units

212

Occupied Units

58

Vacant Units

1.60

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 47.2%
Renter 52.8%

$145,000

Median Home Value

-41% vs state

$577

Median Rent

1968

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 22 business establishments in ZIP 37326, employing approximately 171 people with a combined annual payroll of $8,351,000.

22

Businesses

171

Employees

$8.4M

Annual Payroll

3

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 5 22.7%
Health care and social assistance 3 13.6%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 3 13.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 37326 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 37326 ranks #6 by population — useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
37317 Copperhill, TN 2,403 3.4 mi
37391 Turtletown, TN 1,598 3.9 mi
30555 Mc Caysville, GA 2,061 5.2 mi
37333 Farner, TN 534 8.3 mi
30559 Mineral Bluff, GA 4,333 9.0 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 37326 in?
ZIP code 37326 (Ducktown) is located in Polk County, Tennessee. Polk County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/polk-tn.
What is the population of ZIP code 37326?
ZIP code 37326 in Ducktown, TN has a population of 467 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the average home value in ZIP 37326?
The median home value in ZIP 37326 is $145,000, which is 48% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 37326?
The largest racial group in ZIP 37326 is White at 89.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 37326?
ZIP code 37326 has 22 business establishments employing approximately 171 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 37326?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 37326 are: Retail trade (5), Health care and social assistance (3), Arts, entertainment, and recreation (3). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 37326?
In ZIP code 37326, 42.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 8.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 37326?
In ZIP code 37326, approximately 47.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 52.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 37326?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 37326 is 41.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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