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Kingsport, TN · standard

ZIP Code 37660

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

40,038
233/sq mi
$49,191
Median income
$198,500
Median home value
22.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Kingsport pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

13th pct
household income, US ZIPs
43th pct
home value, US ZIPs
233
people per sq mi
61%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 37660 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 37660 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 171.5 square miles in Kingsport, Sullivan County, Tennessee. The area is home to 40,038 residents, producing a population density of 233 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 37660 against Tennessee and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 37660 sits at $49,191 (26% below the Tennessee average), while per-capita income is $32,908. The poverty rate stands at 24.0% and the unemployment rate at 5.7%. On housing, the median home value is $198,500 (20% below the state average) with median rent at $883 per month, and 60.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 37660 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 22.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44, and the average commute is 21 minutes. We also surface 8 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Sullivan County, so you can benchmark 37660 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 37660

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 37660.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 37660, Kingsport, TN · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

40,038

Population

171.5

Area (sq mi)

233

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 37660?

44.0

Median Age

47.5%

Male

52.5%

Female

2.3%

Foreign-Born

White 89.3%
African American 4.2%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.5%
Hispanic or Latino 3.3%

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?

$49,191

Median Household Income

-26% vs state

$32,908

Per Capita Income

24.0%

Poverty Rate

5.7%

Unemployment Rate

21.0 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 37660 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$49,191 13th percentile higher than 13% 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 56.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 22.7%

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

What does housing look like?

20,988

Total Housing Units

18,500

Occupied Units

2,488

Vacant Units

2.19

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 60.8%
Renter 39.2%

$198,500

Median Home Value

-20% vs state

$883

Median Rent

1978

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

+9.9%

YoY Change (2024)

255

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+155%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 37660 have increased 9.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +155% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +5.2% 161
2021 +13.8% 183
2022 +19.6% 219
2023 +6.0% 232
2024 +9.9% 255

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 1,136 business establishments in ZIP 37660, employing approximately 28,390 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,996,640,000.

1,136

Businesses

28,390

Employees

$2.0B

Annual Payroll

17

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 205 18.1%
Health care and social assistance 195 17.2%
Accommodation and food services 141 12.4%
Other services (except public administration) 109 9.6%
Finance and insurance 89 7.8%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 80 7.0%
Construction 55 4.8%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 46 4.0%
Wholesale trade 45 4.0%
Real estate and rental and leasing 44 3.9%
Manufacturing 41 3.6%
Transportation and warehousing 37 3.3%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 15 1.3%
Information 11 1.0%
Educational services 11 1.0%
Management of companies and enterprises 7 0.6%
Utilities 3 0.3%

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 37660 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 37660 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 37660 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 37660 ranks #8 of 9 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
37665 Kingsport, TN 5,589 3.4 mi
37664 Kingsport, TN 26,880 4.0 mi
24290 Weber City, VA 1,874 5.7 mi
37645 Mount Carmel, TN 5,145 5.4 mi
37663 Kingsport, TN 14,617 6.6 mi
24251 Gate City, VA 8,773 9.1 mi
37656 Fall Branch, TN 3,677 9.5 mi
37615 Johnson City, TN 19,560 11.2 mi

More ZIP Codes in Sullivan County

37620 standard
Bristol, TN
Pop: 39,102
37664 standard
Kingsport, TN
Pop: 26,880
37663 standard
Kingsport, TN
Pop: 14,617
37617 standard
Blountville, TN
Pop: 14,251
37618 standard
Bluff City, TN
Pop: 12,747
37686 standard
Piney Flats, TN
Pop: 7,072

Related Areas

Sullivan County Kingsport, TN Tennessee

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 37660 in? ▼
ZIP code 37660 (Kingsport) 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 37660? ▼
ZIP code 37660 in Kingsport, TN has a population of 40,038 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 37660? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 37660 is $49,191, which is 36% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 37660? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 37660 is $198,500, which is 29% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 37660? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 37660 is White at 89.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 37660? ▼
ZIP code 37660 has 1,136 business establishments employing approximately 28,390 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 37660? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 37660 are: Retail trade (205), Health care and social assistance (195), Accommodation and food services (141). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 37660? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 37660 increased by 9.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 155%. 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 37660? ▼
In ZIP code 37660, 56.1% 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 37660? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 37660 is 21.0 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 37660? ▼
In ZIP code 37660, approximately 60.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 39.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 37660? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 37660 is 24.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Kingsport, TN

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U.S. Census Bureau
Official demographic, economic, and housing data from the American Community Survey.
HUD Fair Market Rents
Department of Housing and Urban Development rental cost estimates by metropolitan area.
FBI Uniform Crime Reports
Official crime statistics compiled from law enforcement agencies nationwide.
FHFA House Price Index
Federal Housing Finance Agency home value trends based on repeat sales and appraisals.

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