Spring City, TN · standard
ZIP Code 37381
Rhea County, Tennessee - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 8,855
- 25/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $56,869
- Median income Below-median income area
- $230,100
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 18.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Spring City pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 24th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 48%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 25
- people per sq mi
- 80%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 37381 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 37381 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Spring City, Rhea County, Tennessee, home to 8,855 residents across 360.0 square miles, a density of 25 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 37381 reports a modest median household income of $56,869 (14% below the average Tennessee ZIP), while per-capita income is $29,426. The poverty rate is 18.8%, with unemployment at 3.6%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $230,100 (7% below the average Tennessee ZIP) and median rent is $817; 80.3% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 18.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 47.6, and the average commute is 37 minutes. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 4 more in Rhea County, so 37381 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 37381
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Spring City, TN
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 37381.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
26 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
15 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
15 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
11 establishments
- Construction 9
Construction
9 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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 37381, Spring City, TN · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
8,855
Population
360.0
Area (sq mi)
25
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 37381?
47.6
Median Age
50.1%
Male
49.9%
Female
2.3%
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?
$56,869
Median Household Income
-14% vs state ZIP avg
$29,426
Per Capita Income
18.8%
Poverty Rate
3.6%
Unemployment Rate
36.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 37381 ranks among Tennessee ZIPs
Spring City, TN household income vs. every Tennessee ZIP code
Median household income among 593 reporting Tennessee ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$56,869 38th percentile higher than 38% of 593 Tennessee ZIPs
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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
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?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
5,052housing units
5,052
Total Housing Units
4,124
Occupied Units
928
Vacant Units
2.57
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$230,100
Median Home Value
-7% vs state ZIP avg
$817
Median Rent
1991
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
+0.2%
YoY Change (2024)
332
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+232%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 37381 have increased 0.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +232% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.7% | 201 |
| 2021 | +11.1% | 223 |
| 2022 | +27.8% | 285 |
| 2023 | +16.4% | 332 |
| 2024 | +0.2% | 332 |
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 114 business establishments in ZIP 37381, employing approximately 873 people with a combined annual payroll of $42,853,000.
114
Businesses
873
Employees
$42.9M
Annual Payroll
11
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 26 | 22.8% |
| Health care and social assistance | 15 | 13.2% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 15 | 13.2% |
| Accommodation and food services | 11 | 9.7% |
| Construction | 9 | 7.9% |
| Finance and insurance | 7 | 6.1% |
| Manufacturing | 6 | 5.3% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 6 | 5.3% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 6 | 5.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 3 | 2.6% |
| Industries not classified | 3 | 2.6% |
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 37381 vs 37337 →
ZIP 37381 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 37381
Spring City (37381)
8,855 residents
- 37332 2,609
Evensville (37332)
2,609 residents
- 37337 1,470
Grandview (37337)
1,470 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 37381 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 37381 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 37332
Evensville (37332)
$59,479 median income
- 37381
Spring City (37381)
$56,869 median income
- 37337
Grandview (37337)
$48,359 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 37381 ranks #2 of 3 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 37381, both outside TN so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (8,855 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 37381 in?
ZIP code 37381 (Spring City) is located in Rhea County, Tennessee. Rhea County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/rhea-tn.
What is the population of ZIP code 37381?
ZIP code 37381 in Spring City, TN has a population of 8,855 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 37381?
The median household income in ZIP 37381 is $56,869, which is 25% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 37381?
The median home value in ZIP 37381 is $230,100, which is 17% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 37381?
The largest racial group in ZIP 37381 is White at 92.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 37381?
ZIP code 37381 has 114 business establishments employing approximately 873 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 37381?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 37381 are: Retail trade (26), Health care and social assistance (15), Other services (except public administration) (15). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 37381?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 37381 increased by 0.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 232%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 37381?
In ZIP code 37381, 56.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 18.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 37381?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 37381 is 36.5 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 37381?
In ZIP code 37381, approximately 80.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 19.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 37381?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 37381 is 18.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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