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 Moderate-density area
- $64,764
- Median income Near-median income area
- $247,700
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 22.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 37617 (Blountville, TN) rose +19.0% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 227.5 in 2023 to 270.8 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Tennessee ZIP), while per-capita income is $35,074. The poverty rate is 11.2%, with unemployment at 5.9%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $247,700 (0% above the average Tennessee ZIP) and median rent is $920; 82.3% of occupied homes 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. The page also surfaces 6 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Sullivan County, so 37617 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 37617
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Blountville, TN
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 37617.
- Construction
Construction
38 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
37 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
34 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
27 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
25 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 37617?
47.2
Median Age
49.5%
Male
50.5%
Female
1.1%
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?
$64,764
Median Household Income
-3% vs state ZIP avg
$35,074
Per Capita Income
11.2%
Poverty Rate
5.9%
Unemployment Rate
23.3 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 37617 ranks among Tennessee ZIPs
Blountville, 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)
$64,764 Top 43% higher than 57% 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
6,138housing units
6,138
Total Housing Units
5,451
Occupied Units
687
Vacant Units
2.51
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$247,700
Median Home Value
+0% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 37664
Kingsport (37664)
26,880 residents
- 37615
Johnson City (37615)
19,560 residents
- 37663
Kingsport (37663)
14,617 residents
- 37617
Blountville (37617)
14,251 residents
- 37686 7,072
Piney Flats (37686)
7,072 residents
- 37694 1,955
Watauga (37694)
1,955 residents
- 24258 1,624
Hiltons (24258)
1,624 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 37617 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 37617 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 37686
Piney Flats (37686)
$84,264 median income
- 37694
Watauga (37694)
$81,250 median income
- 37615
Johnson City (37615)
$77,525 median income
- 37663
Kingsport (37663)
$76,007 median income
- 37617
Blountville (37617)
$64,764 median income
- 37664
Kingsport (37664)
$63,653 median income
- 24258
Hiltons (24258)
$44,659 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 37617, 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 (14,251 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 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.
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