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Church Hill, TN · standard

ZIP Code 37642

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

14,947
99/sq mi
$59,484
Median income
$189,200
Median home value
15.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

28th pct
household income, US ZIPs
41th pct
home value, US ZIPs
99
people per sq mi
81%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 37642 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 37642 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Church Hill, Hawkins County, Tennessee, home to 14,947 residents across 151.1 square miles, a density of 99 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 37642 reports a modest median household income of $59,484 (10% below the Tennessee average), while per-capita income is $33,064. The poverty rate stands at 11.3% and the unemployment rate at 8.9%. Housing costs here run $189,200 for a typical home value (24% below the state average), with rent averaging $885 a month; 80.8% of homes are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 15.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.6, and the average commute is 27 minutes. We also surface 4 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Hawkins County, so you can benchmark 37642 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 37642

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Church Hill, TN

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 37642.

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 37642, Church Hill, 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

14,947

Population

151.1

Area (sq mi)

99

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 37642?

45.6

Median Age

45.9%

Male

54.1%

Female

0.5%

Foreign-Born

White 94.1%
African American 1.5%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.3%
Hispanic or Latino 2.4%

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?

$59,484

Median Household Income

-10% vs state

$33,064

Per Capita Income

11.3%

Poverty Rate

8.9%

Unemployment Rate

26.9 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 37642 ranks nationally

Church Hill, TN household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$59,484 28th percentile higher than 28% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $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 62.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 15.3%

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

What does housing look like?

7,227

Total Housing Units

6,304

Occupied Units

923

Vacant Units

2.36

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 80.8%
Renter 19.2%

$189,200

Median Home Value

-24% vs state

$885

Median Rent

1988

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

+0.9%

YoY Change (2024)

256

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+156%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 37642 have increased 0.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +156% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +6.4% 167
2021 +8.3% 181
2022 +29.5% 234
2023 +8.6% 254
2024 +0.9% 256

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 111 business establishments in ZIP 37642, employing approximately 2,008 people with a combined annual payroll of $107,529,000.

111

Businesses

2,008

Employees

$107.5M

Annual Payroll

10

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 18 16.2%
Construction 17 15.3%
Other services (except public administration) 15 13.5%
Accommodation and food services 12 10.8%
Manufacturing 9 8.1%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 8 7.2%
Finance and insurance 7 6.3%
Transportation and warehousing 6 5.4%
Health care and social assistance 6 5.4%
Real estate and rental and leasing 4 3.6%

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 37642 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 37642 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 37642 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 37642 ranks #3 of 5 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
37645 Mount Carmel, TN 5,145 4.4 mi
37873 Surgoinsville, TN 4,073 6.6 mi
37656 Fall Branch, TN 3,677 10.6 mi
24251 Gate City, VA 8,773 11.3 mi

More ZIP Codes in Hawkins County

37857 standard
Rogersville, TN
Pop: 21,309
37645 standard
Mount Carmel, TN
Pop: 5,145
37711 standard
Bulls Gap, TN
Pop: 5,044
37873 standard
Surgoinsville, TN
Pop: 4,073
37811 standard
Mooresburg, TN
Pop: 3,215
37881 standard
Thorn Hill, TN
Pop: 2,291

Related Areas

Hawkins County Church Hill, TN Tennessee

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 37642 in? ▼
ZIP code 37642 (Church Hill) is located in Hawkins County, Tennessee. Hawkins County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/hawkins-tn.
What is the population of ZIP code 37642? ▼
ZIP code 37642 in Church Hill, TN has a population of 14,947 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 37642? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 37642 is $59,484, which is 22% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 37642? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 37642 is $189,200, which is 32% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 37642? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 37642 is White at 94.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 37642? ▼
ZIP code 37642 has 111 business establishments employing approximately 2,008 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 37642? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 37642 are: Retail trade (18), Construction (17), Other services (except public administration) (15). There are 10 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 37642? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 37642 increased by 0.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 156%. 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 37642? ▼
In ZIP code 37642, 62.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 15.3% 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 37642? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 37642 is 26.9 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 37642? ▼
In ZIP code 37642, approximately 80.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 19.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 37642? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 37642 is 11.3% 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.