Bulls Gap, TN · standard
ZIP Code 37711
Hawkins County, Tennessee - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 5,044
- 36/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $42,406
- Median income Below-median income area
- $121,500
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 12.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Bulls Gap pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 7th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 17th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 36
- people per sq mi
- 86%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 37711 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 37711 (Bulls Gap, TN) rose +15.3% from 2023 to 2024.
ZIP code 37711 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Bulls Gap, Hawkins County, Tennessee, home to 5,044 residents across 142.1 square miles, a density of 36 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 37711 reports a modest median household income of $42,406 (36% below the average Tennessee ZIP), while per-capita income is $24,178. The poverty rate is 28.9%, 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 $121,500 (51% below the average Tennessee ZIP), and median rent is $742; owner occupancy is 86.3%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 12.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 47.9, and the average commute is 33 minutes. The page also surfaces 6 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Hawkins County, so 37711 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 37711
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Bulls Gap, TN
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 37711.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
16 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
9 establishments
- Construction
Construction
7 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
7 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 6
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
6 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 37711, Bulls Gap, 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
5,044
Population
142.1
Area (sq mi)
36
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 37711?
47.9
Median Age
46.8%
Male
53.2%
Female
0.7%
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?
$42,406
Median Household Income
-36% vs state ZIP avg
$24,178
Per Capita Income
28.9%
Poverty Rate
7.8%
Unemployment Rate
33.2 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 37711 ranks among Tennessee ZIPs
Bulls Gap, 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)
$42,406 10th percentile higher than 10% 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
2,607housing units
2,607
Total Housing Units
2,255
Occupied Units
352
Vacant Units
2.50
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$121,500
Median Home Value
-51% vs state ZIP avg
$742
Median Rent
1987
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 61 business establishments in ZIP 37711, employing approximately 905 people with a combined annual payroll of $32,271,000.
61
Businesses
905
Employees
$32.3M
Annual Payroll
7
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 16 | 26.2% |
| Accommodation and food services | 9 | 14.8% |
| Construction | 7 | 11.5% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 7 | 11.5% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 6 | 9.8% |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 4.9% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 4.9% |
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 37711 vs 37891 →
ZIP 37711 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 37857
Rogersville (37857)
21,309 residents
- 37711 5,044
Bulls Gap (37711)
5,044 residents
- 37818 4,998
Mosheim (37818)
4,998 residents
- 37860 4,113
Russellville (37860)
4,113 residents
- 37891 3,626
Whitesburg (37891)
3,626 residents
- 37809 2,278
Midway (37809)
2,278 residents
- 37810 1,928
Mohawk (37810)
1,928 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 37711 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 37711 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 37860
Russellville (37860)
$73,875 median income
- 37857
Rogersville (37857)
$54,536 median income
- 37809
Midway (37809)
$50,192 median income
- 37818
Mosheim (37818)
$49,618 median income
- 37891
Whitesburg (37891)
$47,288 median income
- 37711
Bulls Gap (37711)
$42,406 median income
- 37810
Mohawk (37810)
$32,917 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 37711 ranks #6 of 7 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 37711, 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 (5,044 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 37711 in?
ZIP code 37711 (Bulls Gap) is located in Hawkins County, Tennessee. Hawkins County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/hawkins-tn.
What is the population of ZIP code 37711?
ZIP code 37711 in Bulls Gap, TN has a population of 5,044 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 37711?
The median household income in ZIP 37711 is $42,406, which is 44% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 37711?
The median home value in ZIP 37711 is $121,500, which is 56% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 37711?
The largest racial group in ZIP 37711 is White at 96.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 37711?
ZIP code 37711 has 61 business establishments employing approximately 905 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 37711?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 37711 are: Retail trade (16), Accommodation and food services (9), Construction (7). There are 7 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 37711?
In ZIP code 37711, 59.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 12.3% 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 37711?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 37711 is 33.2 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 37711?
In ZIP code 37711, approximately 86.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 13.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 37711?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 37711 is 28.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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