Harriman, TN · standard
ZIP Code 37748
Roane County, Tennessee - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 17,857
- 68/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $64,883
- Median income Near-median income area
- $196,900
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 20.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Harriman pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 38th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 43rd pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 68
- people per sq mi
- 75%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 37748 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 37748 (Harriman, TN) rose +6.2% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 285.8 in 2023 to 303.6 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 37748 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Harriman, Roane County, Tennessee, home to 17,857 residents across 264.5 square miles, a density of 68 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 37748 reports a modest median household income of $64,883 (2% below the average Tennessee ZIP), while per-capita income is $35,020. The poverty rate is 13.2%, with unemployment at 3.1%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $196,900 (20% below the average Tennessee ZIP), and median rent is $792; owner occupancy is 75.3%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 20.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.8, and the average commute is 28 minutes. The page also surfaces 6 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 3 more in Roane County, so 37748 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 37748
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Harriman, TN
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 37748.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
71 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
39 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
37 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
31 establishments
- Construction 24
Construction
24 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 37748, Harriman, 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
17,857
Population
264.5
Area (sq mi)
68
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 37748?
45.8
Median Age
51.0%
Male
49.0%
Female
1.0%
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?
$64,883
Median Household Income
-2% vs state ZIP avg
$35,020
Per Capita Income
13.2%
Poverty Rate
3.1%
Unemployment Rate
28.2 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 37748 ranks among Tennessee ZIPs
Harriman, 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)
$64,883 Top 42% higher than 58% 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
8,372housing units
8,372
Total Housing Units
7,325
Occupied Units
1,047
Vacant Units
2.38
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$196,900
Median Home Value
-20% vs state ZIP avg
$792
Median Rent
1976
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
+6.2%
YoY Change (2024)
304
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+204%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 37748 have increased 6.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +204% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +6.2% | 181 |
| 2021 | +16.1% | 210 |
| 2022 | +31.0% | 275 |
| 2023 | +4.0% | 286 |
| 2024 | +6.2% | 304 |
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 286 business establishments in ZIP 37748, employing approximately 3,341 people with a combined annual payroll of $126,460,000.
286
Businesses
3,341
Employees
$126.5M
Annual Payroll
13
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 71 | 24.8% |
| Health care and social assistance | 39 | 13.6% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 37 | 12.9% |
| Accommodation and food services | 31 | 10.8% |
| Construction | 24 | 8.4% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 17 | 5.9% |
| Finance and insurance | 14 | 4.9% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 14 | 4.9% |
| Information | 8 | 2.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 7 | 2.5% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 6 | 2.1% |
| Manufacturing | 5 | 1.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 4 | 1.4% |
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 37748 vs 37763 →
ZIP 37748 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 37748
Harriman (37748)
17,857 residents
- 37763
Kingston (37763)
15,794 residents
- 37840
Oliver Springs (37840)
10,021 residents
- 37887
Wartburg (37887)
7,511 residents
- 37829 1,804
Oakdale (37829)
1,804 residents
- 37845 494
Petros (37845)
494 residents
- 37719 168
Coalfield (37719)
168 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 37748 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 37748 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 37829
Oakdale (37829)
$90,691 median income
- 37763
Kingston (37763)
$81,000 median income
- 37840
Oliver Springs (37840)
$75,881 median income
- 37887
Wartburg (37887)
$65,137 median income
- 37748
Harriman (37748)
$64,883 median income
- 37845 $15,486
Petros (37845)
$15,486 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 37748 ranks #5 of 6 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 37748, 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 (17,857 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 37748 in?
ZIP code 37748 (Harriman) is located in Roane County, Tennessee. Roane County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/roane-tn.
What is the population of ZIP code 37748?
ZIP code 37748 in Harriman, TN has a population of 17,857 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 37748?
The median household income in ZIP 37748 is $64,883, which is 15% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 37748?
The median home value in ZIP 37748 is $196,900, which is 29% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 37748?
The largest racial group in ZIP 37748 is White at 89.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 37748?
ZIP code 37748 has 286 business establishments employing approximately 3,341 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 37748?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 37748 are: Retail trade (71), Health care and social assistance (39), Other services (except public administration) (37). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 37748?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 37748 increased by 6.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 204%. 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 37748?
In ZIP code 37748, 61.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 20.2% 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 37748?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 37748 is 28.2 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 37748?
In ZIP code 37748, approximately 75.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 24.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 37748?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 37748 is 13.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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