PlainZIP

Blountville, TN · standard

ZIP Code 37617

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

14,251
93/sq mi
$64,764
Median income
$247,700
Median home value
22.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Blountville pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

38th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 43%
home value, US ZIPs
93
people per sq mi
82%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 37617 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 37617 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Blountville, Sullivan County, Tennessee, home to 14,251 residents across 152.9 square miles, a density of 93 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 37617 reports a modest median household income of $64,764 (3% below the Tennessee average), while per-capita income is $35,074. 11.2% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 5.9%. On housing, the median home value is $247,700 (0% above the state average) with median rent at $920 per month, and 82.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 22.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 47.2, and the average commute is 23 minutes. We also surface 6 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Sullivan County, so you can benchmark 37617 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone.

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 37617

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Blountville, TN

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 37617.

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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 37617, Blountville, 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

14,251

Population

152.9

Area (sq mi)

93

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 37617?

47.2

Median Age

49.5%

Male

50.5%

Female

1.1%

Foreign-Born

White 96.0%
African American 0.7%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.3%
Hispanic or Latino 0.8%

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?

$64,764

Median Household Income

-3% vs state

$35,074

Per Capita Income

11.2%

Poverty Rate

5.9%

Unemployment Rate

23.3 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 37617 ranks nationally

Blountville, TN household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$64,764 38th percentile higher than 38% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 56.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 22.7%

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

What does housing look like?

6,138

Total Housing Units

5,451

Occupied Units

687

Vacant Units

2.51

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 82.3%
Renter 17.7%

$247,700

Median Home Value

+0% vs state

$920

Median Rent

1983

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

+19.0%

YoY Change (2024)

271

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+171%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 37617 have increased 19.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +171% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.2% 158
2021 +20.5% 190
2022 +14.8% 218
2023 +4.3% 227
2024 +19.0% 271

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 281 business establishments in ZIP 37617, employing approximately 2,919 people with a combined annual payroll of $142,629,000.

281

Businesses

2,919

Employees

$142.6M

Annual Payroll

14

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 38 13.5%
Retail trade 37 13.2%
Other services (except public administration) 34 12.1%
Accommodation and food services 27 9.6%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 25 8.9%
Wholesale trade 18 6.4%
Transportation and warehousing 18 6.4%
Real estate and rental and leasing 17 6.0%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 17 6.0%
Manufacturing 14 5.0%
Health care and social assistance 14 5.0%
Finance and insurance 9 3.2%
Management of companies and enterprises 5 1.8%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 3 1.1%

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 37617 vs 37686 →

ZIP 37617 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 37617 ranks #4 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 37617 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 37617 ranks #5 of 7 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
37686 Piney Flats, TN 7,072 6.3 mi
37664 Kingsport, TN 26,880 7.5 mi
24258 Hiltons, VA 1,624 8.5 mi
37663 Kingsport, TN 14,617 7.8 mi
37615 Johnson City, TN 19,560 10.1 mi
37694 Watauga, TN 1,955 11.3 mi

More ZIP Codes in Sullivan County

37660 standard
Kingsport, TN
Pop: 40,038
37620 standard
Bristol, TN
Pop: 39,102
37664 standard
Kingsport, TN
Pop: 26,880
37663 standard
Kingsport, TN
Pop: 14,617
37618 standard
Bluff City, TN
Pop: 12,747
37686 standard
Piney Flats, TN
Pop: 7,072

Related Areas

Sullivan County Blountville, TN Tennessee

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 37617 in? ▼
ZIP code 37617 (Blountville) is located in Sullivan County, Tennessee. Sullivan County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/sullivan-tn.
What is the population of ZIP code 37617? ▼
ZIP code 37617 in Blountville, TN has a population of 14,251 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 37617? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 37617 is $64,764, which is 15% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 37617? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 37617 is $247,700, which is 11% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 37617? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 37617 is White at 96.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 37617? ▼
ZIP code 37617 has 281 business establishments employing approximately 2,919 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 37617? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 37617 are: Construction (38), Retail trade (37), Other services (except public administration) (34). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 37617? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 37617 increased by 19.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 171%. 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 37617? ▼
In ZIP code 37617, 56.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 22.7% 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 37617? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 37617 is 23.3 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 37617? ▼
In ZIP code 37617, approximately 82.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 17.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 37617? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 37617 is 11.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.