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Greeneville, TN · standard

ZIP Code 37743

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

25,588
45/sq mi
$54,566
Median income
$214,800
Median home value
18.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Greeneville pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

20th pct
household income, US ZIPs
48th pct
home value, US ZIPs
45
people per sq mi
77%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 37743 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 37743 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Greeneville, Greene County, Tennessee, with 25,588 residents across 571.2 square miles, a density of 45 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 37743 reports a modest median household income of $54,566 (18% below the Tennessee average), while per-capita income is $33,121. Local economic indicators show a 15.8% poverty rate alongside 6.3% unemployment. Median home value sits at $214,800 (13% below the state average), median rent at $764 a month, and owner-occupancy at 76.7%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 18.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46.5, and the average commute is 27 minutes. Beyond these figures, 1 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Greene County, letting you compare 37743 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 →

Top industries in ZIP 37743

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Greeneville, TN

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 37743.

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 37743, Greeneville, 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

25,588

Population

571.2

Area (sq mi)

45

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 37743?

46.5

Median Age

50.5%

Male

49.5%

Female

1.7%

Foreign-Born

White 90.1%
African American 1.9%
Asian 0.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.3%
Hispanic or Latino 3.1%

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?

$54,566

Median Household Income

-18% vs state

$33,121

Per Capita Income

15.8%

Poverty Rate

6.3%

Unemployment Rate

26.9 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 37743 ranks nationally

Greeneville, TN household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$54,566 20th percentile higher than 20% 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

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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 59.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 18.1%

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

What does housing look like?

11,611

Total Housing Units

10,015

Occupied Units

1,596

Vacant Units

2.37

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 76.7%
Renter 23.3%

$214,800

Median Home Value

-13% vs state

$764

Median Rent

1981

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

+2.5%

YoY Change (2024)

260

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+160%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 37743 have increased 2.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +160% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +6.3% 157
2021 +12.7% 177
2022 +27.0% 225
2023 +12.8% 254
2024 +2.5% 260

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 399 business establishments in ZIP 37743, employing approximately 8,313 people with a combined annual payroll of $431,401,000.

399

Businesses

8,313

Employees

$431.4M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 70 17.5%
Health care and social assistance 48 12.0%
Other services (except public administration) 38 9.5%
Construction 37 9.3%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 37 9.3%
Accommodation and food services 37 9.3%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 28 7.0%
Manufacturing 22 5.5%
Finance and insurance 22 5.5%
Transportation and warehousing 16 4.0%
Real estate and rental and leasing 13 3.3%
Wholesale trade 10 2.5%
Information 8 2.0%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 6 1.5%
Management of companies and enterprises 3 0.8%
Educational services 3 0.8%

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 37743 vs 37818 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
37818 Mosheim, TN 4,998 10.6 mi

More ZIP Codes in Greene County

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Pop: 18,401
37641 standard
Chuckey, TN
Pop: 8,567
37818 standard
Mosheim, TN
Pop: 4,998
37616 standard
Afton, TN
Pop: 4,874
37809 standard
Midway, TN
Pop: 2,278
37810 standard
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Pop: 1,928

Related Areas

Greene County Greeneville, TN Tennessee

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 37743 in? ▼
ZIP code 37743 (Greeneville) is located in Greene County, Tennessee. Greene County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/greene-tn.
What is the population of ZIP code 37743? ▼
ZIP code 37743 in Greeneville, TN has a population of 25,588 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 37743? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 37743 is $54,566, which is 28% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 37743? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 37743 is $214,800, which is 23% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 37743? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 37743 is White at 90.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 37743? ▼
ZIP code 37743 has 399 business establishments employing approximately 8,313 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 37743? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 37743 are: Retail trade (70), Health care and social assistance (48), Other services (except public administration) (38). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 37743? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 37743 increased by 2.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 160%. 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 37743? ▼
In ZIP code 37743, 59.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 18.1% 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 37743? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 37743 is 26.9 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 37743? ▼
In ZIP code 37743, approximately 76.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 23.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 37743? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 37743 is 15.8% 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.