Unicoi, TN · standard
ZIP Code 37692
Unicoi County, Tennessee - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 4,770
- 35/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $53,531
- Median income Below-median income area
- $232,600
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 27.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Unicoi pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 19th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 47%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 35
- people per sq mi
- 66%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 37692 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 37692 covers 136.3 square miles in Unicoi, Unicoi County, Tennessee (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 4,770 residents on file, a density of 35 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 37692 reports a modest median household income of $53,531 (19% below the average Tennessee ZIP), while per-capita income is $34,520. The poverty rate is 18.2%, with unemployment at 5.3%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $232,600 (6% below the average Tennessee ZIP) and median rent is $919; 66.1% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 27.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 51.4, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 6 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 2 more in Unicoi County, so 37692 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 37692
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Unicoi, TN
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 37692.
- Construction
Construction
9 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
8 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
6 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
5 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
4 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 37692, Unicoi, 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
4,770
Population
136.3
Area (sq mi)
35
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 37692?
51.4
Median Age
49.7%
Male
50.3%
Female
1.7%
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?
$53,531
Median Household Income
-19% vs state ZIP avg
$34,520
Per Capita Income
18.2%
Poverty Rate
5.3%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 37692 ranks among Tennessee ZIPs
Unicoi, 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)
$53,531 31st percentile higher than 31% 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
2,413housing units
2,413
Total Housing Units
2,239
Occupied Units
174
Vacant Units
2.08
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$232,600
Median Home Value
-6% vs state ZIP avg
$919
Median Rent
1983
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 45 business establishments in ZIP 37692, employing approximately 593 people with a combined annual payroll of $23,017,000.
45
Businesses
593
Employees
$23.0M
Annual Payroll
6
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 9 | 20.0% |
| Retail trade | 8 | 17.8% |
| Accommodation and food services | 6 | 13.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 5 | 11.1% |
| Health care and social assistance | 4 | 8.9% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 3 | 6.7% |
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 37692 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 37601
Johnson City (37601)
36,182 residents
- 37604
Johnson City (37604)
34,245 residents
- 28705 6,715
Bakersville (28705)
6,715 residents
- 37692 4,770
Unicoi (37692)
4,770 residents
- 37614 2,107
Johnson City (37614)
2,107 residents
- 28740 1,364
Green Mountain (28740)
1,364 residents
- 37682 667
Milligan College (37682)
667 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 37692 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 37692 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 28705
Bakersville (28705)
$54,858 median income
- 37692
Unicoi (37692)
$53,531 median income
- 37604
Johnson City (37604)
$52,345 median income
- 37601
Johnson City (37601)
$50,686 median income
- 28740
Green Mountain (28740)
$48,214 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 37692 ranks #2 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 37692, 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 (4,770 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 37692 in?
ZIP code 37692 (Unicoi) is located in Unicoi County, Tennessee. Unicoi County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/unicoi-tn.
What is the population of ZIP code 37692?
ZIP code 37692 in Unicoi, TN has a population of 4,770 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 37692?
The median household income in ZIP 37692 is $53,531, which is 30% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 37692?
The median home value in ZIP 37692 is $232,600, which is 16% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 37692?
The largest racial group in ZIP 37692 is White at 89.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 37692?
ZIP code 37692 has 45 business establishments employing approximately 593 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 37692?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 37692 are: Construction (9), Retail trade (8), Accommodation and food services (6). There are 6 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 37692?
In ZIP code 37692, 60.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 27.4% 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 37692?
In ZIP code 37692, approximately 66.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 33.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 37692?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 37692 is 18.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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