La Follette, TN · standard
ZIP Code 37766
Campbell County, Tennessee - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 18,850
- 48/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $50,063
- Median income Below-median income area
- $187,900
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 10.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
La Follette pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 14th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 40th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 48
- people per sq mi
- 63%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 37766 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 37766 (La Follette, TN) rose +22.7% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 267.0 in 2023 to 327.6 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 37766 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in La Follette, Campbell County, Tennessee, home to 18,850 residents across 396.8 square miles, a density of 48 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 37766 reports a modest median household income of $50,063 (25% below the average Tennessee ZIP), while per-capita income is $27,173. The poverty rate is 21.6%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $187,900 (24% below the average Tennessee ZIP), and median rent is $756; owner occupancy is 62.9%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 10.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.8, and the average commute is 30 minutes. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 5 more in Campbell County, so 37766 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 37766
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in La Follette, TN
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 37766.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
66 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
38 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
31 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
28 establishments
- Construction 22
Construction
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 37766, La Follette, 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
18,850
Population
396.8
Area (sq mi)
48
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 37766?
41.8
Median Age
48.1%
Male
51.9%
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?
$50,063
Median Household Income
-25% vs state ZIP avg
$27,173
Per Capita Income
21.6%
Poverty Rate
6.4%
Unemployment Rate
30.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 37766 ranks among Tennessee ZIPs
La Follette, 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)
$50,063 21st percentile higher than 21% 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
10,040housing units
10,040
Total Housing Units
8,056
Occupied Units
1,984
Vacant Units
2.28
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$187,900
Median Home Value
-24% vs state ZIP avg
$756
Median Rent
1981
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
+22.7%
YoY Change (2024)
328
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+228%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 37766 have increased 22.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +228% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +8.3% | 180 |
| 2021 | +11.5% | 201 |
| 2022 | +25.0% | 251 |
| 2023 | +6.4% | 267 |
| 2024 | +22.7% | 328 |
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 293 business establishments in ZIP 37766, employing approximately 3,485 people with a combined annual payroll of $129,174,000.
293
Businesses
3,485
Employees
$129.2M
Annual Payroll
14
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 66 | 22.5% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 38 | 13.0% |
| Accommodation and food services | 31 | 10.6% |
| Health care and social assistance | 28 | 9.6% |
| Construction | 22 | 7.5% |
| Finance and insurance | 21 | 7.2% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 16 | 5.5% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 15 | 5.1% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 13 | 4.4% |
| Manufacturing | 9 | 3.1% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 9 | 3.1% |
| Wholesale trade | 8 | 2.7% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 6 | 2.0% |
| Information | 6 | 2.0% |
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 37766 vs 37757 →
ZIP 37766 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 37766
La Follette (37766)
18,850 residents
- 37757
Jacksboro (37757)
9,337 residents
- 37729 1,456
Duff (37729)
1,456 residents
- 37730 59
Eagan (37730)
59 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 37766 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 37766 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 37757
Jacksboro (37757)
$63,346 median income
- 37766
La Follette (37766)
$50,063 median income
- 37730
Eagan (37730)
$44,688 median income
- 37729
Duff (37729)
$42,772 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 37766 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 37766, 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 (18,850 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 37766 in?
ZIP code 37766 (La Follette) 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 37766?
ZIP code 37766 in La Follette, TN has a population of 18,850 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 37766?
The median household income in ZIP 37766 is $50,063, which is 34% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 37766?
The median home value in ZIP 37766 is $187,900, which is 32% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 37766?
The largest racial group in ZIP 37766 is White at 94.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 37766?
ZIP code 37766 has 293 business establishments employing approximately 3,485 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 37766?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 37766 are: Retail trade (66), Other services (except public administration) (38), Accommodation and food services (31). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 37766?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 37766 increased by 22.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 228%. 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 37766?
In ZIP code 37766, 56.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 10.8% 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 37766?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 37766 is 30.1 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 37766?
In ZIP code 37766, approximately 62.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 37.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 37766?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 37766 is 21.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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