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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
$66,190
Median income
$238,200
Median home value
26.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Tennessee average), while per-capita income is $49,927. 16.5% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 5.0%. On housing, the median home value is $238,200 (4% below the state average) with median rent at $880 per month, and 64.1% of occupied units 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. We also surface 5 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 4 additional ZIPs sharing Jefferson County, so you can benchmark 37760 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 →

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.

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 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

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 37760?

38.5

Median Age

47.6%

Male

52.4%

Female

2.9%

Foreign-Born

White 89.1%
African American 2.3%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.0%
Hispanic or Latino 5.5%

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

$49,927

Per Capita Income

16.5%

Poverty Rate

5.0%

Unemployment Rate

26.3 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 37760 ranks nationally

Jefferson City, TN household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$66,190 40th percentile higher than 40% 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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $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 66.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 26.8%

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

What does housing look like?

5,421

Total Housing Units

4,929

Occupied Units

492

Vacant Units

2.45

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 64.1%
Renter 35.9%

$238,200

Median Home Value

-4% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 37760 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 37760 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 37760 ranks #4 of 6 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
37877 Talbott, TN 8,464 4.4 mi
37820 New Market, TN 7,495 6.0 mi
37725 Dandridge, TN 16,919 8.6 mi
37861 Rutledge, TN 8,340 9.8 mi
37814 Morristown, TN 33,071 11.4 mi

More ZIP Codes in Jefferson County

37725 standard
Dandridge, TN
Pop: 16,919
37871 standard
Strawberry Plains, TN
Pop: 9,134
37820 standard
New Market, TN
Pop: 7,495
37890 standard
White Pine, TN
Pop: 6,668

Related Areas

Jefferson County Jefferson City, TN Tennessee

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.