ZIP Code 37385

ZIP code 37385 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 635.2 square miles in Tellico Plains, Monroe County, Tennessee. The area is home to 8,131 residents, producing a population density of 13 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 37385 against Tennessee and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 37385 sits at $60,472 (9% below the Tennessee average), while per-capita income is $26,463. The poverty rate stands at 18.8% and the unemployment rate at 5.4%. On housing, the median home value is $217,300 (12% below the state average) with median rent at $681 per month, and 84.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 37385 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 15.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.4, and the average commute is 36 minutes. Use the benchmarks above to see where 37385 sits relative to Tennessee and the national baseline rather than viewing the numbers in isolation. 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 →