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Kingsport, TN · standard

ZIP Code 37665

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

5,589
696/sq mi
$50,991
Median income
$134,400
Median home value
18.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

15th pct
household income, US ZIPs
21th pct
home value, US ZIPs
696
people per sq mi
77%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 37665 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 37665 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 8.0 square miles in Kingsport, Sullivan County, Tennessee. The area is home to 5,589 residents, producing a population density of 696 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 37665 against Tennessee and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 37665 sits at $50,991 (23% below the Tennessee average), while per-capita income is $24,490. The poverty rate stands at 20.7% and the unemployment rate at 2.7%. On housing, the median home value is $134,400 (46% below the state average) with median rent at $775 per month, and 76.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 37665 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 18.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.9, and the average commute is —. We also surface 6 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Sullivan County, so you can benchmark 37665 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 37665

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 37665.

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 37665, 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

5,589

Population

8.0

Area (sq mi)

696

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 37665?

36.9

Median Age

50.4%

Male

49.6%

Female

1.1%

Foreign-Born

White 93.5%
African American 0.8%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.4%
Hispanic or Latino 4.6%

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?

$50,991

Median Household Income

-23% vs state

$24,490

Per Capita Income

20.7%

Poverty Rate

2.7%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 37665 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$50,991 15th percentile higher than 15% 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

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 61.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 18.2%

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

What does housing look like?

2,339

Total Housing Units

1,840

Occupied Units

499

Vacant Units

2.58

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 76.5%
Renter 23.5%

$134,400

Median Home Value

-46% vs state

$775

Median Rent

1956

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

+12.5%

YoY Change (2024)

241

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+141%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 37665 have increased 12.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +141% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +6.3% 160
2021 +8.3% 174
2022 +47.6% 257
2023 -16.6% 214
2024 +12.5% 241

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 30 business establishments in ZIP 37665, employing approximately 221 people with a combined annual payroll of $8,700,000.

30

Businesses

221

Employees

$8.7M

Annual Payroll

5

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Other services (except public administration) 11 36.7%
Retail trade 4 13.3%
Construction 3 10.0%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 3 10.0%
Health care and social assistance 3 10.0%

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 37665 vs 24290 →

ZIP 37665 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 37665 ranks #5 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 37665 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 37665 ranks #5 of 7 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
24290 Weber City, VA 1,874 2.3 mi
37660 Kingsport, TN 40,038 3.4 mi
37645 Mount Carmel, TN 5,145 5.2 mi
24251 Gate City, VA 8,773 5.9 mi
37664 Kingsport, TN 26,880 5.8 mi
37663 Kingsport, TN 14,617 9.1 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
37663 standard
Kingsport, TN
Pop: 14,617
37617 standard
Blountville, TN
Pop: 14,251
37618 standard
Bluff City, TN
Pop: 12,747

Related Areas

Sullivan County Kingsport, TN Tennessee

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 37665 in? ▼
ZIP code 37665 (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 37665? ▼
ZIP code 37665 in Kingsport, TN has a population of 5,589 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 37665? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 37665 is $50,991, which is 33% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 37665? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 37665 is $134,400, which is 52% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 37665? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 37665 is White at 93.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 37665? ▼
ZIP code 37665 has 30 business establishments employing approximately 221 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 37665? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 37665 are: Other services (except public administration) (11), Retail trade (4), Construction (3). There are 5 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 37665? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 37665 increased by 12.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 141%. 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 37665? ▼
In ZIP code 37665, 61.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 18.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 37665? ▼
In ZIP code 37665, approximately 76.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 23.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 37665? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 37665 is 20.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Kingsport, TN

Verify and explore additional data for this area using these official government sources.

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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