Jefferson City, TN · standard
ZIP Code 37760
Jefferson County, Tennessee - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 12,931
- 125/sq mi High-density area
- $66,190
- Median income Near-median income area
- $238,200
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 26.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Jefferson City pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 40th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 46%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 125
- people per sq mi
- 64%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 37760 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 37760 (Jefferson City, TN) rose +6.6% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 255.8 in 2023 to 272.8 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 37760 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Jefferson City, Jefferson County, Tennessee, home to 12,931 residents across 103.5 square miles, a density of 125 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 37760 reports a modest median household income of $66,190 (0% below the average Tennessee ZIP), while per-capita income is $49,927. The poverty rate is 16.5%, with unemployment at 5.0%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $238,200 (4% below the average Tennessee ZIP) and median rent is $880; 64.1% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 26.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.5, and the average commute is 26 minutes. The page also surfaces 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 4 more in Jefferson County, so 37760 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 37760
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Jefferson City, TN
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 37760.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
53 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
44 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
36 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
31 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
30 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 37760, Jefferson City, 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
12,931
Population
103.5
Area (sq mi)
125
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 37760?
38.5
Median Age
47.6%
Male
52.4%
Female
2.9%
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?
$66,190
Median Household Income
-0% vs state ZIP avg
$49,927
Per Capita Income
16.5%
Poverty Rate
5.0%
Unemployment Rate
26.3 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 37760 ranks among Tennessee ZIPs
Jefferson City, 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)
$66,190 Top 40% higher than 60% 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
5,421housing units
5,421
Total Housing Units
4,929
Occupied Units
492
Vacant Units
2.45
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$238,200
Median Home Value
-4% vs state ZIP avg
$880
Median Rent
1985
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
+6.6%
YoY Change (2024)
273
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+173%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 37760 have increased 6.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +173% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +6.0% | 164 |
| 2021 | +14.6% | 188 |
| 2022 | +23.9% | 232 |
| 2023 | +10.1% | 256 |
| 2024 | +6.6% | 273 |
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 292 business establishments in ZIP 37760, employing approximately 5,448 people with a combined annual payroll of $220,772,000.
292
Businesses
5,448
Employees
$220.8M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 53 | 18.1% |
| Health care and social assistance | 44 | 15.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 36 | 12.3% |
| Finance and insurance | 31 | 10.6% |
| Accommodation and food services | 30 | 10.3% |
| Construction | 26 | 8.9% |
| Manufacturing | 13 | 4.5% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 13 | 4.5% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 10 | 3.4% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 8 | 2.7% |
| Wholesale trade | 7 | 2.4% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 7 | 2.4% |
| Information | 6 | 2.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 1.0% |
| Educational services | 3 | 1.0% |
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 37760 vs 37877 →
ZIP 37760 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 37814
Morristown (37814)
33,071 residents
- 37725
Dandridge (37725)
16,919 residents
- 37760 12,931
Jefferson City (37760)
12,931 residents
- 37877 8,464
Talbott (37877)
8,464 residents
- 37861 8,340
Rutledge (37861)
8,340 residents
- 37820 7,495
New Market (37820)
7,495 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 37760 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 37760 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 37877
Talbott (37877)
$77,624 median income
- 37725
Dandridge (37725)
$68,385 median income
- 37820
New Market (37820)
$66,616 median income
- 37760
Jefferson City (37760)
$66,190 median income
- 37814
Morristown (37814)
$55,650 median income
- 37861
Rutledge (37861)
$52,265 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 37760 ranks #4 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 37760, 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 (12,931 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 37760 in?
ZIP code 37760 (Jefferson City) 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 37760?
ZIP code 37760 in Jefferson City, TN has a population of 12,931 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 37760?
The median household income in ZIP 37760 is $66,190, which is 13% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 37760?
The median home value in ZIP 37760 is $238,200, which is 14% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 37760?
The largest racial group in ZIP 37760 is White at 89.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 37760?
ZIP code 37760 has 292 business establishments employing approximately 5,448 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 37760?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 37760 are: Retail trade (53), Health care and social assistance (44), Other services (except public administration) (36). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 37760?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 37760 increased by 6.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 173%. 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 37760?
In ZIP code 37760, 66.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 26.8% 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 37760?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 37760 is 26.3 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 37760?
In ZIP code 37760, approximately 64.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 35.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 37760?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 37760 is 16.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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