PlainZIP

Hampton, TN · standard

ZIP Code 37658

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

4,386
30/sq mi
$37,995
Median income
$110,800
Median home value
13.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Hampton pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

5th pct
household income, US ZIPs
13th pct
home value, US ZIPs
30
people per sq mi
75%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 37658 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 37658 covers 145.7 square miles in Hampton, Carter County, Tennessee (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 4,386 residents on file, a density of 30 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 37658 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $37,995 (43% below the Tennessee average), while per-capita income is $27,409. The poverty rate stands at 17.9% and the unemployment rate at 8.6%. Median home value sits at $110,800 (55% below the state average), median rent at $677 a month, and owner-occupancy at 74.5%.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 13.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 49.2, and the average commute is 25 minutes. To put 37658 in local context, 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 3 additional ZIPs in Carter County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 37658

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Hampton, TN

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 37658.

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 37658, Hampton, 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

4,386

Population

145.7

Area (sq mi)

30

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 37658?

49.2

Median Age

49.5%

Male

50.5%

Female

0.4%

Foreign-Born

White 95.1%
African American 2.3%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.6%
Hispanic or Latino 0.5%

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?

$37,995

Median Household Income

-43% vs state

$27,409

Per Capita Income

17.9%

Poverty Rate

8.6%

Unemployment Rate

25.3 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 37658 ranks nationally

Hampton, TN household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$37,995 5th percentile higher than 5% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). This entry sits in this band. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Above this entry. $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

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

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 55.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 13.5%

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

What does housing look like?

1,909

Total Housing Units

1,688

Occupied Units

221

Vacant Units

2.28

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 74.5%
Renter 25.5%

$110,800

Median Home Value

-55% vs state

$677

Median Rent

1976

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 47 business establishments in ZIP 37658, employing approximately 310 people with a combined annual payroll of $10,018,000.

47

Businesses

310

Employees

$10.0M

Annual Payroll

6

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 12 25.5%
Other services (except public administration) 8 17.0%
Accommodation and food services 6 12.8%
Construction 5 10.6%
Transportation and warehousing 4 8.5%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 4 8.5%

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 37658 vs 37687 →

ZIP 37658 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 37658 ranks #3 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 37658 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 37658 ranks #4 of 4 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
37687 Roan Mountain, TN 5,038 5.9 mi
37643 Elizabethton, TN 33,689 8.2 mi
37694 Watauga, TN 1,955 11.6 mi

More ZIP Codes in Carter County

37643 standard
Elizabethton, TN
Pop: 33,689
37687 standard
Roan Mountain, TN
Pop: 5,038
37682 standard
Milligan College, TN
Pop: 667

Related Areas

Carter County Hampton, TN Tennessee

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 37658 in? ▼
ZIP code 37658 (Hampton) is located in Carter County, Tennessee. Carter County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/carter-tn.
What is the population of ZIP code 37658? ▼
ZIP code 37658 in Hampton, TN has a population of 4,386 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 37658? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 37658 is $37,995, which is 50% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 37658? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 37658 is $110,800, which is 60% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 37658? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 37658 is White at 95.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 37658? ▼
ZIP code 37658 has 47 business establishments employing approximately 310 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 37658? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 37658 are: Retail trade (12), Other services (except public administration) (8), Accommodation and food services (6). There are 6 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 37658? ▼
In ZIP code 37658, 55.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 13.5% 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 37658? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 37658 is 25.3 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 37658? ▼
In ZIP code 37658, approximately 74.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 25.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 37658? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 37658 is 17.9% 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.