Kingston, TN · standard
ZIP Code 37763
Roane County, Tennessee - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 15,794
- 67/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $81,000
- Median income Near-median income area
- $259,000
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 24.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Kingston pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 37%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 41%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 67
- people per sq mi
- 84%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 37763 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 37763 (Kingston, TN) rose +5.0% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 273.1 in 2023 to 286.7 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 37763 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Kingston, Roane County, Tennessee, home to 15,794 residents across 236.1 square miles, a density of 67 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 37763 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $81,000 (22% above the average Tennessee ZIP), while per-capita income is $43,987. The poverty rate is 7.6%, with unemployment at 4.2%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $259,000 (5% above the average Tennessee ZIP) and median rent is $763; 83.9% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 24.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 47.9, and the average commute is 29 minutes. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 3 more in Roane County, so 37763 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 37763
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Kingston, TN
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 37763.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
37 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
34 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
30 establishments
- Construction
Construction
29 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
22 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 37763, Kingston, 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
15,794
Population
236.1
Area (sq mi)
67
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 37763?
47.9
Median Age
46.2%
Male
53.8%
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?
$81,000
Median Household Income
+22% vs state ZIP avg
$43,987
Per Capita Income
7.6%
Poverty Rate
4.2%
Unemployment Rate
29.0 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 37763 ranks among Tennessee ZIPs
Kingston, 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)
$81,000 Top 21% higher than 79% 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
7,676housing units
7,676
Total Housing Units
6,954
Occupied Units
722
Vacant Units
2.42
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$259,000
Median Home Value
+5% vs state ZIP avg
$763
Median Rent
1987
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
+5.0%
YoY Change (2024)
287
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+187%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 37763 have increased 5.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +187% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +8.9% | 181 |
| 2021 | +12.7% | 204 |
| 2022 | +20.5% | 245 |
| 2023 | +11.3% | 273 |
| 2024 | +5.0% | 287 |
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 248 business establishments in ZIP 37763, employing approximately 2,489 people with a combined annual payroll of $109,271,000.
248
Businesses
2,489
Employees
$109.3M
Annual Payroll
13
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 37 | 14.9% |
| Retail trade | 34 | 13.7% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 30 | 12.1% |
| Construction | 29 | 11.7% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 22 | 8.9% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 21 | 8.5% |
| Accommodation and food services | 20 | 8.1% |
| Finance and insurance | 17 | 6.8% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 11 | 4.4% |
| Wholesale trade | 9 | 3.6% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 5 | 2.0% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 4 | 1.6% |
| Educational services | 3 | 1.2% |
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 37763 vs 37748 →
ZIP 37763 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 37774
Loudon (37774)
18,321 residents
- 37748
Harriman (37748)
17,857 residents
- 37763
Kingston (37763)
15,794 residents
- 37846 5,030
Philadelphia (37846)
5,030 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 37763 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 37763 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 37774
Loudon (37774)
$87,718 median income
- 37763
Kingston (37763)
$81,000 median income
- 37846
Philadelphia (37846)
$71,786 median income
- 37748
Harriman (37748)
$64,883 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 37763 ranks #2 of 4 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 37763, 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 (15,794 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 37763 in?
ZIP code 37763 (Kingston) is located in Roane County, Tennessee. Roane County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/roane-tn.
What is the population of ZIP code 37763?
ZIP code 37763 in Kingston, TN has a population of 15,794 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 37763?
The median household income in ZIP 37763 is $81,000, which is 6% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 37763?
The median home value in ZIP 37763 is $259,000, which is 7% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 37763?
The largest racial group in ZIP 37763 is White at 93.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 37763?
ZIP code 37763 has 248 business establishments employing approximately 2,489 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 37763?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 37763 are: Health care and social assistance (37), Retail trade (34), Other services (except public administration) (30). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 37763?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 37763 increased by 5.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 187%. 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 37763?
In ZIP code 37763, 62.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 24.5% 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 37763?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 37763 is 29.0 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 37763?
In ZIP code 37763, approximately 83.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 16.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 37763?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 37763 is 7.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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