Dandridge, TN · standard
ZIP Code 37725
Jefferson County, Tennessee - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 16,919
- 68/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $68,385
- Median income Near-median income area
- $261,500
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 21.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Dandridge pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 44th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 40%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 68
- people per sq mi
- 80%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 37725 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 37725 (Dandridge, TN) rose +7.4% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 290.2 in 2023 to 311.6 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 37725 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Dandridge, Jefferson County, Tennessee, home to 16,919 residents across 247.7 square miles, a density of 68 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 37725 reports a modest median household income of $68,385 (3% above the average Tennessee ZIP), while per-capita income is $35,929. The poverty rate is 9.2%, with unemployment at 5.3%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $261,500 (6% above the average Tennessee ZIP) and median rent is $917; 79.5% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 21.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 50, and the average commute is 31 minutes. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 4 more in Jefferson County, so 37725 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 37725
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Dandridge, TN
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 37725.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
50 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
41 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
29 establishments
- Construction
Construction
28 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
21 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 37725, Dandridge, 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
16,919
Population
247.7
Area (sq mi)
68
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 37725?
50.0
Median Age
49.5%
Male
50.5%
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?
$68,385
Median Household Income
+3% vs state ZIP avg
$35,929
Per Capita Income
9.2%
Poverty Rate
5.3%
Unemployment Rate
31.0 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 37725 ranks among Tennessee ZIPs
Dandridge, 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)
$68,385 Top 37% higher than 63% of 593 Tennessee ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
9,014housing units
9,014
Total Housing Units
7,193
Occupied Units
1,821
Vacant Units
2.48
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$261,500
Median Home Value
+6% vs state ZIP avg
$917
Median Rent
1995
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
+7.4%
YoY Change (2024)
312
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+212%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 37725 have increased 7.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +212% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +6.7% | 182 |
| 2021 | +13.3% | 206 |
| 2022 | +28.9% | 266 |
| 2023 | +9.0% | 290 |
| 2024 | +7.4% | 312 |
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 267 business establishments in ZIP 37725, employing approximately 2,978 people with a combined annual payroll of $132,162,000.
267
Businesses
2,978
Employees
$132.2M
Annual Payroll
12
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 50 | 18.7% |
| Accommodation and food services | 41 | 15.4% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 29 | 10.9% |
| Construction | 28 | 10.5% |
| Health care and social assistance | 21 | 7.9% |
| Finance and insurance | 16 | 6.0% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 16 | 6.0% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 16 | 6.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 15 | 5.6% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 13 | 4.9% |
| Manufacturing | 12 | 4.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 6 | 2.3% |
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 37725 vs 37760 →
ZIP 37725 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 37876
Sevierville (37876)
29,246 residents
- 37725
Dandridge (37725)
16,919 residents
- 37760
Jefferson City (37760)
12,931 residents
- 37890 6,668
White Pine (37890)
6,668 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 37725 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 37725 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 37725
Dandridge (37725)
$68,385 median income
- 37760
Jefferson City (37760)
$66,190 median income
- 37890
White Pine (37890)
$59,355 median income
- 37876
Sevierville (37876)
$58,277 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 37725 ranks the highest 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 37725, 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 (16,919 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 37725 in?
ZIP code 37725 (Dandridge) is located in Jefferson County, Tennessee. Jefferson County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/jefferson-tn.
What is the population of ZIP code 37725?
ZIP code 37725 in Dandridge, TN has a population of 16,919 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 37725?
The median household income in ZIP 37725 is $68,385, which is 10% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 37725?
The median home value in ZIP 37725 is $261,500, which is 6% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 37725?
The largest racial group in ZIP 37725 is White at 91.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 37725?
ZIP code 37725 has 267 business establishments employing approximately 2,978 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 37725?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 37725 are: Retail trade (50), Accommodation and food services (41), Other services (except public administration) (29). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 37725?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 37725 increased by 7.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 212%. 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 37725?
In ZIP code 37725, 52.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 21.4% 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 37725?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 37725 is 31.0 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 37725?
In ZIP code 37725, approximately 79.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 20.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 37725?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 37725 is 9.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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