Cosby, TN · standard
ZIP Code 37722
Cocke County, Tennessee - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 6,060
- 26/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $55,000
- Median income Below-median income area
- $203,500
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 15.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Cosby pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 21st pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 44th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 26
- people per sq mi
- 83%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 37722 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 37722 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Cosby, Cocke County, Tennessee, home to 6,060 residents across 236.7 square miles, a density of 26 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 37722 reports a modest median household income of $55,000 (17% below the average Tennessee ZIP), while per-capita income is $29,992. The poverty rate is 11.2%, with unemployment at 3.3%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $203,500 (18% below the average Tennessee ZIP), and median rent is $1,106; owner occupancy is 82.9%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 15.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 50.3, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 5 more in Cocke County, so 37722 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 37722
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Cosby, TN
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 37722.
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
9 establishments
- Construction
Construction
8 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
8 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
6 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
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 37722, Cosby, 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
6,060
Population
236.7
Area (sq mi)
26
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 37722?
50.3
Median Age
49.5%
Male
50.5%
Female
3.4%
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?
$55,000
Median Household Income
-17% vs state ZIP avg
$29,992
Per Capita Income
11.2%
Poverty Rate
3.3%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 37722 ranks among Tennessee ZIPs
Cosby, 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)
$55,000 34th percentile higher than 34% 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
3,382housing units
3,382
Total Housing Units
2,720
Occupied Units
662
Vacant Units
2.47
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$203,500
Median Home Value
-18% vs state ZIP avg
$1,106
Median Rent
1993
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 48 business establishments in ZIP 37722, employing approximately 173 people with a combined annual payroll of $9,223,000.
48
Businesses
173
Employees
$9.2M
Annual Payroll
6
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation and food services | 9 | 18.8% |
| Construction | 8 | 16.7% |
| Retail trade | 8 | 16.7% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 6 | 12.5% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 5 | 10.4% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 4 | 8.3% |
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 37722 vs 37753 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 37753 | Hartford, TN | 814 | 7.6 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 37722, 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 (6,060 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 37722 in?
ZIP code 37722 (Cosby) is located in Cocke County, Tennessee. Cocke County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/cocke-tn.
What is the population of ZIP code 37722?
ZIP code 37722 in Cosby, TN has a population of 6,060 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 37722?
The median household income in ZIP 37722 is $55,000, which is 28% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 37722?
The median home value in ZIP 37722 is $203,500, which is 27% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 37722?
The largest racial group in ZIP 37722 is White at 92.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 37722?
ZIP code 37722 has 48 business establishments employing approximately 173 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 37722?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 37722 are: Accommodation and food services (9), Construction (8), Retail trade (8). There are 6 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 37722?
In ZIP code 37722, 55.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 15.4% 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 37722?
In ZIP code 37722, approximately 82.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 17.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 37722?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 37722 is 11.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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