PlainZIP

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
$50,063
Median income
$187,900
Median home value
10.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Tennessee average), while per-capita income is $27,173. The poverty rate stands at 21.6% and the unemployment rate at 6.4%. On housing, the median home value is $187,900 (24% below the state average) with median rent at $756 per month, and 62.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

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. We also surface 3 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 5 additional ZIPs sharing Campbell County, so you can benchmark 37766 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 37766

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in La Follette, TN

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 37766.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 37766?

41.8

Median Age

48.1%

Male

51.9%

Female

1.1%

Foreign-Born

White 94.8%
African American 0.4%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.5%
Hispanic or Latino 2.5%

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?

$50,063

Median Household Income

-25% vs state

$27,173

Per Capita Income

21.6%

Poverty Rate

6.4%

Unemployment Rate

30.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 37766 ranks nationally

La Follette, TN household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$50,063 14th percentile higher than 14% 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 56.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 10.8%

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

What does housing look like?

10,040

Total Housing Units

8,056

Occupied Units

1,984

Vacant Units

2.28

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 62.9%
Renter 37.1%

$187,900

Median Home Value

-24% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 37766 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 37766 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 37766 ranks #2 of 4 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
37757 Jacksboro, TN 9,337 7.4 mi
37729 Duff, TN 1,456 8.7 mi
37730 Eagan, TN 59 12.0 mi

More ZIP Codes in Campbell County

37757 standard
Jacksboro, TN
Pop: 9,337
37714 standard
Caryville, TN
Pop: 4,547
37762 standard
Jellico, TN
Pop: 3,126
37729 standard
Duff, TN
Pop: 1,456
37819 standard
Newcomb, TN
Pop: 713

Related Areas

Campbell County La Follette, TN Tennessee

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.

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