Jellico, TN · standard
ZIP Code 37762
Campbell County, Tennessee - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 3,126
- 88/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $42,392
- Median income Below-median income area
- $143,000
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 17.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Jellico pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, mixed-tenure area.
- 7th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 23rd pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 88
- people per sq mi
- 60%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 37762 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 37762 covers 35.4 square miles in Jellico, Campbell County, Tennessee (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,126 residents on file, a density of 88 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 37762 reports a modest median household income of $42,392 (36% below the average Tennessee ZIP), while per-capita income is $27,567. Economic pressure is pronounced: 22.9% of residents are below the poverty line and unemployment is 10.0%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $143,000 (42% below the average Tennessee ZIP), and median rent is $469; owner occupancy is 59.8%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 17.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 47.9, and the average commute is 27 minutes. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 5 more in Campbell County, so 37762 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 37762
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Jellico, TN
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 37762.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
14 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
7 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
7 establishments
- Finance and insurance 4
Finance and insurance
4 establishments
- Manufacturing 3
Manufacturing
3 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 37762, Jellico, 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
3,126
Population
35.4
Area (sq mi)
88
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 37762?
47.9
Median Age
49.4%
Male
50.6%
Female
1.1%
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?
$42,392
Median Household Income
-36% vs state ZIP avg
$27,567
Per Capita Income
22.9%
Poverty Rate
10.0%
Unemployment Rate
26.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 37762 ranks among Tennessee ZIPs
Jellico, 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)
$42,392 10th percentile higher than 10% 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
1,438housing units
1,438
Total Housing Units
1,295
Occupied Units
143
Vacant Units
1.88
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$143,000
Median Home Value
-42% vs state ZIP avg
$469
Median Rent
1980
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 48 business establishments in ZIP 37762, employing approximately 548 people with a combined annual payroll of $18,675,000.
48
Businesses
548
Employees
$18.7M
Annual Payroll
6
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 14 | 29.2% |
| Health care and social assistance | 7 | 14.6% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 7 | 14.6% |
| Finance and insurance | 4 | 8.3% |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 6.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 3 | 6.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
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ZIP 37762 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 40769
Williamsburg (40769)
18,507 residents
- 37762 3,126
Jellico (37762)
3,126 residents
- 37729 1,456
Duff (37729)
1,456 residents
- 37819 713
Newcomb (37819)
713 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 37762 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 37762 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 40769
Williamsburg (40769)
$43,878 median income
- 37729
Duff (37729)
$42,772 median income
- 37762
Jellico (37762)
$42,392 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 37762 ranks #3 of 3 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 37762, 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 (3,126 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 37762 in?
ZIP code 37762 (Jellico) is located in Campbell County, Tennessee. Campbell County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/campbell-tn.
What is the population of ZIP code 37762?
ZIP code 37762 in Jellico, TN has a population of 3,126 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 37762?
The median household income in ZIP 37762 is $42,392, which is 44% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 37762?
The median home value in ZIP 37762 is $143,000, which is 49% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 37762?
The largest racial group in ZIP 37762 is White at 90.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 37762?
ZIP code 37762 has 48 business establishments employing approximately 548 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 37762?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 37762 are: Retail trade (14), Health care and social assistance (7), Other services (except public administration) (7). There are 6 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 37762?
In ZIP code 37762, 54.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 17.6% 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 37762?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 37762 is 26.7 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 37762?
In ZIP code 37762, approximately 59.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 40.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 37762?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 37762 is 22.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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