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 High-density area
- $76,007
- Median income Near-median income area
- $238,900
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 34.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 37663 (Kingsport, TN) rose +8.8% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 257.8 in 2023 to 280.4 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Tennessee ZIP), while per-capita income is $41,380. The poverty rate is 7.7%, with unemployment at 4.9%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $238,900 (3% below the average Tennessee ZIP) and median rent is $940; 81.9% of occupied homes 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. The page also surfaces 8 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Sullivan County, so 37663 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 37663
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Kingsport, TN
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 37663.
- Construction
Construction
44 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
44 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
34 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
32 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
26 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 37663?
47.1
Median Age
50.8%
Male
49.2%
Female
2.8%
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?
$76,007
Median Household Income
+14% vs state ZIP avg
$41,380
Per Capita Income
7.7%
Poverty Rate
4.9%
Unemployment Rate
20.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 37663 ranks among Tennessee ZIPs
Kingsport, 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)
$76,007 Top 26% higher than 74% 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
6,589housing units
6,589
Total Housing Units
6,268
Occupied Units
321
Vacant Units
2.26
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$238,900
Median Home Value
-3% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 37660
Kingsport (37660)
40,038 residents
- 37664
Kingsport (37664)
26,880 residents
- 37615
Johnson City (37615)
19,560 residents
- 37663 14,617
Kingsport (37663)
14,617 residents
- 37617 14,251
Blountville (37617)
14,251 residents
- 37686 7,072
Piney Flats (37686)
7,072 residents
- 37665 5,589
Kingsport (37665)
5,589 residents
- 37656 3,677
Fall Branch (37656)
3,677 residents
- 24290 1,874
Weber City (24290)
1,874 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 37663 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 37663 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 37686
Piney Flats (37686)
$84,264 median income
- 37615
Johnson City (37615)
$77,525 median income
- 37663
Kingsport (37663)
$76,007 median income
- 37617
Blountville (37617)
$64,764 median income
- 37664
Kingsport (37664)
$63,653 median income
- 37656
Fall Branch (37656)
$63,617 median income
- 24290
Weber City (24290)
$60,923 median income
- 37665
Kingsport (37665)
$50,991 median income
- 37660
Kingsport (37660)
$49,191 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 37663, 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 (14,617 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 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.
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