Mountain City, TN · standard
ZIP Code 37683
Johnson County, Tennessee - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 13,021
- 37/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $55,979
- Median income Below-median income area
- $177,000
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 14.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Mountain City pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 22nd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 37th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 37
- people per sq mi
- 77%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 37683 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 37683 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Mountain City, Johnson County, Tennessee, home to 13,021 residents across 351.9 square miles, a density of 37 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 37683 reports a modest median household income of $55,979 (16% below the average Tennessee ZIP), while per-capita income is $25,823. The poverty rate is 21.4%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $177,000 (28% below the average Tennessee ZIP), and median rent is $671; owner occupancy is 76.9%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 14.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.5, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 4 more in Johnson County, so 37683 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 37683
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Mountain City, TN
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 37683.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
39 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
26 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
25 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
24 establishments
- Construction
Construction
16 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 37683, Mountain City, 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
13,021
Population
351.9
Area (sq mi)
37
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 37683?
45.5
Median Age
55.5%
Male
44.5%
Female
2.3%
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?
$55,979
Median Household Income
-16% vs state ZIP avg
$25,823
Per Capita Income
21.4%
Poverty Rate
3.6%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 37683 ranks among Tennessee ZIPs
Mountain City, 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)
$55,979 36th percentile higher than 36% 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
5,523housing units
5,523
Total Housing Units
4,740
Occupied Units
783
Vacant Units
2.39
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$177,000
Median Home Value
-28% vs state ZIP avg
$671
Median Rent
1982
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 203 business establishments in ZIP 37683, employing approximately 3,228 people with a combined annual payroll of $155,701,000.
203
Businesses
3,228
Employees
$155.7M
Annual Payroll
13
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 39 | 19.2% |
| Accommodation and food services | 26 | 12.8% |
| Health care and social assistance | 25 | 12.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 24 | 11.8% |
| Construction | 16 | 7.9% |
| Finance and insurance | 16 | 7.9% |
| Manufacturing | 13 | 6.4% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 10 | 4.9% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 9 | 4.4% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 7 | 3.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 5 | 2.5% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 5 | 2.5% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 3 | 1.5% |
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 37683 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 37683
Mountain City (37683)
13,021 residents
- 28698 2,256
Zionville (28698)
2,256 residents
- 37688 1,018
Shady Valley (37688)
1,018 residents
- 37691 894
Trade (37691)
894 residents
- 37680 766
Laurel Bloomery (37680)
766 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 37683 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 37683 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 37683
Mountain City (37683)
$55,979 median income
- 28698
Zionville (28698)
$54,402 median income
- 37688
Shady Valley (37688)
$53,333 median income
- 37680
Laurel Bloomery (37680)
$48,324 median income
- 37691 $13,976
Trade (37691)
$13,976 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 37683 ranks the highest of 5 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 37683, 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 (13,021 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 37683 in?
ZIP code 37683 (Mountain City) is located in Johnson County, Tennessee. Johnson County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/johnson-tn.
What is the population of ZIP code 37683?
ZIP code 37683 in Mountain City, TN has a population of 13,021 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 37683?
The median household income in ZIP 37683 is $55,979, which is 27% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 37683?
The median home value in ZIP 37683 is $177,000, which is 36% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 37683?
The largest racial group in ZIP 37683 is White at 84.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 37683?
ZIP code 37683 has 203 business establishments employing approximately 3,228 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 37683?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 37683 are: Retail trade (39), Accommodation and food services (26), Health care and social assistance (25). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 37683?
In ZIP code 37683, 54.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 14.7% 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 37683?
In ZIP code 37683, approximately 76.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 23.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 37683?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 37683 is 21.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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