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 Moderate-density area
- $37,995
- Median income Below-median income area
- $110,800
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 13.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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 average Tennessee ZIP), while per-capita income is $27,409. The poverty rate is 17.9%, with unemployment at 8.6%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $110,800 (55% below the average Tennessee ZIP), and median rent is $677; owner occupancy is 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. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 3 more in Carter County, so 37658 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 37658
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Hampton, TN
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 37658.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
12 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
8 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
6 establishments
- Construction
Construction
5 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing 4
Transportation and warehousing
4 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 37658?
49.2
Median Age
49.5%
Male
50.5%
Female
0.4%
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?
$37,995
Median Household Income
-43% vs state ZIP avg
$27,409
Per Capita Income
17.9%
Poverty Rate
8.6%
Unemployment Rate
25.3 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 37658 ranks among Tennessee ZIPs
Hampton, 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)
$37,995 6th percentile higher than 6% of 593 Tennessee ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Tennessee 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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
1,909housing units
1,909
Total Housing Units
1,688
Occupied Units
221
Vacant Units
2.28
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$110,800
Median Home Value
-55% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 37643
Elizabethton (37643)
33,689 residents
- 37687 5,038
Roan Mountain (37687)
5,038 residents
- 37658 4,386
Hampton (37658)
4,386 residents
- 37694 1,955
Watauga (37694)
1,955 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 37658 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 37658 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 37694
Watauga (37694)
$81,250 median income
- 37643
Elizabethton (37643)
$51,831 median income
- 37687
Roan Mountain (37687)
$49,914 median income
- 37658
Hampton (37658)
$37,995 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 37658, 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 (4,386 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 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.
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