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 Moderate-density area
- $59,484
- Median income Below-median income area
- $189,200
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 15.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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
- 41st 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 average Tennessee ZIP), while per-capita income is $33,064. The poverty rate is 11.3%, with unemployment at 8.9%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $189,200 (24% below the average Tennessee ZIP), and median rent is $885; owner occupancy is 80.8%.
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. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Hawkins County, so 37642 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 37642
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Church Hill, TN
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 37642.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
18 establishments
- Construction
Construction
17 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
15 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
12 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
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 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
Who lives in ZIP 37642?
45.6
Median Age
45.9%
Male
54.1%
Female
0.5%
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?
$59,484
Median Household Income
-10% vs state ZIP avg
$33,064
Per Capita Income
11.3%
Poverty Rate
8.9%
Unemployment Rate
26.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 37642 ranks among Tennessee ZIPs
Church Hill, 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)
$59,484 44th percentile higher than 44% 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
7,227housing units
7,227
Total Housing Units
6,304
Occupied Units
923
Vacant Units
2.36
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$189,200
Median Home Value
-24% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 37642 vs 37645 →
ZIP 37642 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 37642
Church Hill (37642)
14,947 residents
- 24251
Gate City (24251)
8,773 residents
- 37645 5,145
Mount Carmel (37645)
5,145 residents
- 37873 4,073
Surgoinsville (37873)
4,073 residents
- 37656 3,677
Fall Branch (37656)
3,677 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 37642 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 37642 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 37645
Mount Carmel (37645)
$68,866 median income
- 37656
Fall Branch (37656)
$63,617 median income
- 37642
Church Hill (37642)
$59,484 median income
- 24251
Gate City (24251)
$44,505 median income
- 37873
Surgoinsville (37873)
$44,390 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 37642, 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 (14,947 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 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.
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