PlainZIP

Clinton, TN · standard

ZIP Code 37716

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

25,749
118/sq mi
$64,915
Median income
$244,000
Median home value
22.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Clinton pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

38th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 44%
home value, US ZIPs
118
people per sq mi
76%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 37716 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 37716 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Clinton, Anderson County, Tennessee, with 25,749 residents across 218.2 square miles, a density of 118 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 37716 reports a modest median household income of $64,915 (2% below the Tennessee average), while per-capita income is $34,987. Local economic indicators show a 12.3% poverty rate alongside 3.5% unemployment. Median home value sits at $244,000 (1% below the state average), median rent at $951 a month, and owner-occupancy at 75.7%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 22.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.8, and the average commute is 23 minutes. To put 37716 in local context, 7 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Anderson County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 37716

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Clinton, TN

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 37716.

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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 37716, Clinton, 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

25,749

Population

218.2

Area (sq mi)

118

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 37716?

42.8

Median Age

49.3%

Male

50.7%

Female

2.2%

Foreign-Born

White 91.0%
African American 1.5%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.2%
Hispanic or Latino 2.4%

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?

$64,915

Median Household Income

-2% vs state

$34,987

Per Capita Income

12.3%

Poverty Rate

3.5%

Unemployment Rate

23.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 37716 ranks nationally

Clinton, TN household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$64,915 38th percentile higher than 38% 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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $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

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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 62.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 22.1%

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

What does housing look like?

11,725

Total Housing Units

10,856

Occupied Units

869

Vacant Units

2.48

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 75.7%
Renter 24.3%

$244,000

Median Home Value

-1% vs state

$951

Median Rent

1984

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

+4.7%

YoY Change (2024)

306

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+206%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 37716 have increased 4.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +206% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.4% 177
2021 +19.4% 211
2022 +17.4% 248
2023 +18.1% 292
2024 +4.7% 306

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 435 business establishments in ZIP 37716, employing approximately 11,057 people with a combined annual payroll of $549,626,000.

435

Businesses

11,057

Employees

$549.6M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 97 22.3%
Other services (except public administration) 51 11.7%
Health care and social assistance 43 9.9%
Accommodation and food services 43 9.9%
Construction 35 8.1%
Manufacturing 33 7.6%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 30 6.9%
Finance and insurance 26 6.0%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 16 3.7%
Wholesale trade 14 3.2%
Transportation and warehousing 14 3.2%
Real estate and rental and leasing 10 2.3%
Information 9 2.1%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 8 1.8%
Educational services 4 0.9%

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 37716 vs 37769 →

ZIP 37716 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 37716 ranks #3 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 37716 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 37716 ranks #6 of 8 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
37769 Rocky Top, TN 5,990 8.3 mi
37849 Powell, TN 25,459 7.5 mi
37931 Knoxville, TN 26,109 8.9 mi
37754 Heiskell, TN 4,729 7.9 mi
37828 Norris, TN 1,430 8.8 mi
37710 Briceville, TN 1,141 9.2 mi
37830 Oak Ridge, TN 29,700 11.6 mi

More ZIP Codes in Anderson County

37830 standard
Oak Ridge, TN
Pop: 29,700
37769 standard
Rocky Top, TN
Pop: 5,990
37754 standard
Heiskell, TN
Pop: 4,729
37705 standard
Andersonville, TN
Pop: 4,559
37828 standard
Norris, TN
Pop: 1,430
37710 standard
Briceville, TN
Pop: 1,141

Related Areas

Anderson County Clinton, TN Tennessee

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 37716 in? ▼
ZIP code 37716 (Clinton) is located in Anderson County, Tennessee. Anderson County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/anderson-tn.
What is the population of ZIP code 37716? ▼
ZIP code 37716 in Clinton, TN has a population of 25,749 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 37716? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 37716 is $64,915, which is 15% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 37716? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 37716 is $244,000, which is 12% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 37716? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 37716 is White at 91.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 37716? ▼
ZIP code 37716 has 435 business establishments employing approximately 11,057 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 37716? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 37716 are: Retail trade (97), Other services (except public administration) (51), Health care and social assistance (43). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 37716? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 37716 increased by 4.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 206%. 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 37716? ▼
In ZIP code 37716, 62.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 22.1% 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 37716? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 37716 is 23.1 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 37716? ▼
In ZIP code 37716, approximately 75.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 24.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 37716? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 37716 is 12.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.