Roan Mountain, TN · standard
ZIP Code 37687
Carter County, Tennessee - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 5,038
- 23/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $49,914
- Median income Below-median income area
- $160,900
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 15.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Roan Mountain pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 14th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 30th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 23
- people per sq mi
- 91%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 37687 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 37687 (Roan Mountain, TN) fell -22.1% from 2023 to 2024.
ZIP code 37687 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Roan Mountain, Carter County, Tennessee, home to 5,038 residents across 218.1 square miles, a density of 23 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 37687 reports a modest median household income of $49,914 (25% below the average Tennessee ZIP), while per-capita income is $25,067. The poverty rate is 21.6%, 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 $160,900 (35% below the average Tennessee ZIP); owner occupancy is 90.7%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 15.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.5, and the average commute is 28 minutes. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 3 more in Carter County, so 37687 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 37687
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Roan Mountain, TN
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 37687.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
11 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
6 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
6 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
5 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
5 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 37687, Roan Mountain, 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
5,038
Population
218.1
Area (sq mi)
23
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 37687?
44.5
Median Age
53.9%
Male
46.1%
Female
0.5%
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?
$49,914
Median Household Income
-25% vs state ZIP avg
$25,067
Per Capita Income
21.6%
Poverty Rate
6.7%
Unemployment Rate
27.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 37687 ranks among Tennessee ZIPs
Roan Mountain, 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)
$49,914 21st percentile higher than 21% 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
2,336housing units
2,336
Total Housing Units
1,724
Occupied Units
612
Vacant Units
2.51
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$160,900
Median Home Value
-35% vs state ZIP avg
1982
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 51 business establishments in ZIP 37687, employing approximately 331 people with a combined annual payroll of $11,755,000.
51
Businesses
331
Employees
$11.8M
Annual Payroll
8
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 11 | 21.6% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 6 | 11.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 6 | 11.8% |
| Health care and social assistance | 5 | 9.8% |
| Accommodation and food services | 5 | 9.8% |
| Construction | 4 | 7.8% |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 5.9% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 5.9% |
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 37687 vs 37658 →
ZIP 37687 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 28705
Bakersville (28705)
6,715 residents
- 37687
Roan Mountain (37687)
5,038 residents
- 37658
Hampton (37658)
4,386 residents
- 37640
Butler (37640)
3,743 residents
- 28652 46
Minneapolis (28652)
46 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 37687 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 37687 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 37640
Butler (37640)
$55,402 median income
- 28705
Bakersville (28705)
$54,858 median income
- 37687
Roan Mountain (37687)
$49,914 median income
- 37658
Hampton (37658)
$37,995 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 37687 ranks #3 of 4 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 37687, 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 (5,038 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 37687 in?
ZIP code 37687 (Roan Mountain) is located in Carter County, Tennessee. Carter County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/carter-tn.
What is the population of ZIP code 37687?
ZIP code 37687 in Roan Mountain, TN has a population of 5,038 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 37687?
The median household income in ZIP 37687 is $49,914, which is 35% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 37687?
The median home value in ZIP 37687 is $160,900, which is 42% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 37687?
The largest racial group in ZIP 37687 is White at 97.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 37687?
ZIP code 37687 has 51 business establishments employing approximately 331 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 37687?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 37687 are: Retail trade (11), Professional, scientific, and technical services (6), Other services (except public administration) (6). There are 8 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 37687?
In ZIP code 37687, 57.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 15.7% 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 37687?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 37687 is 27.8 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 37687?
In ZIP code 37687, approximately 90.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 9.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 37687?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 37687 is 21.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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