PlainZIP

Duff, TN · standard

ZIP Code 37729

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

1,456
11/sq mi
$42,772
Median income
$112,300
Median home value
31.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Duff 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
14th pct
home value, US ZIPs
11
people per sq mi
82%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 37729 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 37729 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Duff, Campbell County, Tennessee, home to just 1,456 residents across 130.0 square miles, a density of 11 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 37729 reports a modest median household income of $42,772 (36% below the Tennessee average), while per-capita income is $18,596. 20.7% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 12.9%. Median home value sits at $112,300 (55% below the state average), median rent at - a month, and owner-occupancy at 81.8%.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 31.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.5, and the average commute is -. We also surface 6 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 5 additional ZIPs sharing Campbell County, so you can benchmark 37729 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone.

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 →

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 37729, Duff, 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

1,456

Population

130.0

Area (sq mi)

11

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 37729?

45.5

Median Age

54.3%

Male

45.7%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 99.8%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.2%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

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?

$42,772

Median Household Income

-36% vs state

$18,596

Per Capita Income

20.7%

Poverty Rate

12.9%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 37729 ranks nationally

Duff, TN household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$42,772 7th percentile higher than 7% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $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

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US 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?

High School Graduate or Higher 61.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 31.8%

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

What does housing look like?

681

Total Housing Units

477

Occupied Units

204

Vacant Units

2.68

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 81.8%
Renter 18.2%

$112,300

Median Home Value

-55% vs state

1982

Median Year Built

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

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 37729 vs 37730 →

ZIP 37729 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 37729 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 37729 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 37729 ranks #3 of 5 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
37730 Eagan, TN 59 3.9 mi
37715 Clairfield, TN 1,000 4.9 mi
37762 Jellico, TN 3,126 6.6 mi
37766 La Follette, TN 18,850 8.7 mi
40940 Frakes, KY 478 7.9 mi
37851 Pruden, TN 36 8.4 mi

More ZIP Codes in Campbell County

37766 standard
La Follette, TN
Pop: 18,850
37757 standard
Jacksboro, TN
Pop: 9,337
37714 standard
Caryville, TN
Pop: 4,547
37762 standard
Jellico, TN
Pop: 3,126
37819 standard
Newcomb, TN
Pop: 713

Related Areas

Campbell County Duff, TN Tennessee

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 37729 in? ▼
ZIP code 37729 (Duff) is located in Campbell County, Tennessee. Campbell County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/campbell-tn.
What is the population of ZIP code 37729? ▼
ZIP code 37729 in Duff, TN has a population of 1,456 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 37729? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 37729 is $42,772, which is 44% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 37729? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 37729 is $112,300, which is 60% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 37729? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 37729 is White at 99.8%.
What is the education level in ZIP code 37729? ▼
In ZIP code 37729, 61.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 31.8% 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 37729? ▼
In ZIP code 37729, approximately 81.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 18.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 37729? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 37729 is 20.7% 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.