PlainZIP

Kingsport, TN · standard

ZIP Code 37663

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

14,617
213/sq mi
$76,007
Median income
$238,900
Median home value
34.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Kingsport pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 44%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 45%
home value, US ZIPs
213
people per sq mi
82%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 37663 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 37663 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Kingsport, Sullivan County, Tennessee, home to 14,617 residents across 68.7 square miles, a density of 213 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 37663 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $76,007 (14% above the Tennessee average), while per-capita income is $41,380. 7.7% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 4.9%. The typical home here is valued at $238,900 (3% below the state average); renters pay a median of $940 monthly, and 81.9% of units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 34.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 47.1, and the average commute is 21 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 8 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 37663, plus 6 more within Sullivan County, give a clearer read than the 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 37663

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Kingsport, TN

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 37663.

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 37663, Kingsport, 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

14,617

Population

68.7

Area (sq mi)

213

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
Get an A-F grade across income, safety, housing, rent, education, commute, and childcare for this ZIP code.
View Scorecard →

Who lives in ZIP 37663?

47.1

Median Age

50.8%

Male

49.2%

Female

2.8%

Foreign-Born

White 93.0%
African American 0.5%
Asian 1.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.1%
Hispanic or Latino 1.8%

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?

$76,007

Median Household Income

+14% vs state

$41,380

Per Capita Income

7.7%

Poverty Rate

4.9%

Unemployment Rate

20.9 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 37663 ranks nationally

Kingsport, TN household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$76,007 Top 44% higher than 56% 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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $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 65.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 34.9%

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

What does housing look like?

6,589

Total Housing Units

6,268

Occupied Units

321

Vacant Units

2.26

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 81.9%
Renter 18.1%

$238,900

Median Home Value

-3% vs state

$940

Median Rent

1977

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

+8.8%

YoY Change (2024)

280

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+180%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 37663 have increased 8.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +180% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +1.4% 166
2021 +12.2% 187
2022 +20.2% 224
2023 +14.9% 258
2024 +8.8% 280

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 311 business establishments in ZIP 37663, employing approximately 4,207 people with a combined annual payroll of $219,279,000.

311

Businesses

4,207

Employees

$219.3M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 44 14.2%
Retail trade 44 14.2%
Other services (except public administration) 34 10.9%
Health care and social assistance 32 10.3%
Accommodation and food services 26 8.4%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 22 7.1%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 22 7.1%
Transportation and warehousing 19 6.1%
Wholesale trade 18 5.8%
Finance and insurance 18 5.8%
Manufacturing 6 1.9%
Information 6 1.9%
Real estate and rental and leasing 6 1.9%
Educational services 5 1.6%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 5 1.6%
Management of companies and enterprises 3 1.0%

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 37663 vs 37664 →

ZIP 37663 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 37663 ranks #4 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 37663 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 37663 ranks #3 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
37664 Kingsport, TN 26,880 3.5 mi
37615 Johnson City, TN 19,560 4.9 mi
37660 Kingsport, TN 40,038 6.6 mi
37686 Piney Flats, TN 7,072 8.0 mi
37617 Blountville, TN 14,251 7.8 mi
37665 Kingsport, TN 5,589 9.1 mi
37656 Fall Branch, TN 3,677 9.2 mi
24290 Weber City, VA 1,874 11.1 mi

More ZIP Codes in Sullivan County

37660 standard
Kingsport, TN
Pop: 40,038
37620 standard
Bristol, TN
Pop: 39,102
37664 standard
Kingsport, TN
Pop: 26,880
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 37663 in? ▼
ZIP code 37663 (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 37663? ▼
ZIP code 37663 in Kingsport, TN has a population of 14,617 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 37663? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 37663 is $76,007, which is 0% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 37663? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 37663 is $238,900, which is 14% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 37663? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 37663 is White at 93.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 37663? ▼
ZIP code 37663 has 311 business establishments employing approximately 4,207 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 37663? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 37663 are: Construction (44), Retail trade (44), Other services (except public administration) (34). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 37663? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 37663 increased by 8.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 180%. 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 37663? ▼
In ZIP code 37663, 65.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 34.9% 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 37663? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 37663 is 20.9 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 37663? ▼
In ZIP code 37663, approximately 81.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 18.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 37663? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 37663 is 7.7% 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.