Helenwood, TN · standard
ZIP Code 37755
Scott County, Tennessee - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 3,688
- 32/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $46,238
- Median income Below-median income area
- $159,000
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 11.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Helenwood pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 10th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 29th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 32
- people per sq mi
- 65%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 37755 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 37755 covers 114.9 square miles in Helenwood, Scott County, Tennessee (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,688 residents on file, a density of 32 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 37755 reports a modest median household income of $46,238 (30% below the average Tennessee ZIP), while per-capita income is $19,077. Economic pressure is pronounced: 20.9% of residents are below the poverty line and unemployment is 14.9%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $159,000 (36% below the average Tennessee ZIP), and median rent is $852; owner occupancy is 64.5%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 11.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.1, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Scott County, so 37755 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 37755
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Helenwood, TN
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 37755.
- Construction
Construction
9 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
8 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
8 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
7 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
4 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 37755, Helenwood, 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
3,688
Population
114.9
Area (sq mi)
32
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 37755?
38.1
Median Age
52.2%
Male
47.8%
Female
1.8%
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?
$46,238
Median Household Income
-30% vs state ZIP avg
$19,077
Per Capita Income
20.9%
Poverty Rate
14.9%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 37755 ranks among Tennessee ZIPs
Helenwood, 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)
$46,238 14th percentile higher than 14% 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
1,432housing units
1,432
Total Housing Units
1,273
Occupied Units
159
Vacant Units
2.58
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$159,000
Median Home Value
-36% vs state ZIP avg
$852
Median Rent
1990
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 44 business establishments in ZIP 37755, employing approximately 826 people with a combined annual payroll of $35,509,000.
44
Businesses
826
Employees
$35.5M
Annual Payroll
6
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 9 | 20.4% |
| Manufacturing | 8 | 18.2% |
| Retail trade | 8 | 18.2% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 7 | 15.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 4 | 9.1% |
| Accommodation and food services | 3 | 6.8% |
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 37755 vs 37852 →
ZIP 37755 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 37841
Oneida (37841)
9,605 residents
- 37755 3,688
Helenwood (37755)
3,688 residents
- 37756 2,810
Huntsville (37756)
2,810 residents
- 37852 2,558
Robbins (37852)
2,558 residents
- 37872 2,041
Sunbright (37872)
2,041 residents
- 37732 139
Elgin (37732)
139 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 37755 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 37755 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 37872
Sunbright (37872)
$58,906 median income
- 37841
Oneida (37841)
$50,998 median income
- 37755
Helenwood (37755)
$46,238 median income
- 37852
Robbins (37852)
$36,639 median income
- 37756
Huntsville (37756)
$35,025 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 37755 ranks #3 of 5 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 37755, 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 (3,688 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 37755 in?
ZIP code 37755 (Helenwood) is located in Scott County, Tennessee. Scott County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/scott-tn.
What is the population of ZIP code 37755?
ZIP code 37755 in Helenwood, TN has a population of 3,688 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 37755?
The median household income in ZIP 37755 is $46,238, which is 39% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 37755?
The median home value in ZIP 37755 is $159,000, which is 43% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 37755?
The largest racial group in ZIP 37755 is White at 97.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 37755?
ZIP code 37755 has 44 business establishments employing approximately 826 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 37755?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 37755 are: Construction (9), Manufacturing (8), Retail trade (8). There are 6 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 37755?
In ZIP code 37755, 52.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 11.6% 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 37755?
In ZIP code 37755, approximately 64.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 35.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 37755?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 37755 is 20.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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