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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
$42,392
Median income
$143,000
Median home value
17.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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
23th 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 Tennessee average), while per-capita income is $27,567. Local economic indicators show a 22.9% poverty rate alongside 10.0% unemployment. On housing, the median home value is $143,000 (42% below the state average) with median rent at $469 per month, and 59.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

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. A geography-based comparison follows: 3 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 37762, plus 5 more within Campbell County, give a clearer read than the 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 37762

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Jellico, TN

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 37762.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 37762?

47.9

Median Age

49.4%

Male

50.6%

Female

1.1%

Foreign-Born

White 90.5%
African American 3.2%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.0%
Hispanic or Latino 0.7%

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

$27,567

Per Capita Income

22.9%

Poverty Rate

10.0%

Unemployment Rate

26.7 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 37762 ranks nationally

Jellico, TN household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$42,392 7th percentile higher than 7% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $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 54.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 17.6%

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

What does housing look like?

1,438

Total Housing Units

1,295

Occupied Units

143

Vacant Units

1.88

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 59.8%
Renter 40.2%

$143,000

Median Home Value

-42% vs state

$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

Want a side-by-side? Compare 37762 vs 37819 →

ZIP 37762 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 37762 ranks #2 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 37762 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 37762 ranks #3 of 3 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
37819 Newcomb, TN 713 5.0 mi
37729 Duff, TN 1,456 6.6 mi
40769 Williamsburg, KY 18,507 9.6 mi

More ZIP Codes in Campbell County

37766 standard
La Follette, TN
Pop: 18,850
37757 standard
Jacksboro, TN
Pop: 9,337
37714 standard
Caryville, TN
Pop: 4,547
37729 standard
Duff, TN
Pop: 1,456
37819 standard
Newcomb, TN
Pop: 713

Related Areas

Campbell County Jellico, TN Tennessee

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.

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