ZIP Code 37779

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Luttrell · Union County · Tennessee

Population
3,978

40/sq mi

Median income
$51,357

▼ 33% vs US

higher than 16% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$162,900

▼ 41% vs US

higher than 31% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
11.6%

Median age 42.2

Land area
99.0 sq mi

New York

ZIP code 37779 in Luttrell, Tennessee has a population of 3,978. The median household income is $51,357, which is 33% below the national average. Median home value is $162,900, 41% below the US average. 11.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 37779 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 99.0 square miles in Luttrell, Union County, Tennessee. The area is home to 3,978 residents, producing a population density of 40 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 37779 against Tennessee and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 37779 sits at $51,357 (23% below the Tennessee average), while per-capita income is $27,888. The poverty rate stands at 18.0% and the unemployment rate at 4.3%. On housing, the median home value is $162,900 (34% below the state average) with median rent at $889 per month, and 86.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 37779 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 11.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.2, and the average commute is 38 minutes. We also surface 7 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 2 additional ZIPs sharing Union County, so you can benchmark 37779 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 37779, Luttrell, TN · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

3,978

Population

99.0

Area (sq mi)

40

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 37779?

42.2

Median Age

46.7%

Male

53.3%

Female

0.5%

Foreign-Born

White 95.3%
African American 0.4%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.4%
Hispanic or Latino 4.5%

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?

$51,357

Median Household Income

-23% vs state

$27,888

Per Capita Income

18.0%

Poverty Rate

4.3%

Unemployment Rate

37.5 min

Mean Commute Time

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 61.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 11.6%

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

What does housing look like?

1,588

Total Housing Units

1,416

Occupied Units

172

Vacant Units

2.58

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 86.7%
Renter 13.3%

$162,900

Median Home Value

-34% vs state

$889

Median Rent

1993

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 20 business establishments in ZIP 37779, employing approximately 156 people with a combined annual payroll of $8,633,000.

20

Businesses

156

Employees

$8.6M

Annual Payroll

2

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 4 20.0%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 4 20.0%

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 37779 vs 37848 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
37848 Powder Springs, TN 246 4.5 mi
37807 Maynardville, TN 9,923 5.1 mi
37721 Corryton, TN 12,733 6.4 mi
37709 Blaine, TN 3,732 6.2 mi
37806 Mascot, TN 2,868 9.2 mi
37866 Sharps Chapel, TN 1,699 10.6 mi
37888 Washburn, TN 2,741 10.4 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 37779 in?
ZIP code 37779 (Luttrell) is located in Union County, Tennessee. Union County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/union-tn.
What is the population of ZIP code 37779?
ZIP code 37779 in Luttrell, TN has a population of 3,978 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 37779?
The median household income in ZIP 37779 is $51,357, which is 33% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 37779?
The median home value in ZIP 37779 is $162,900, which is 41% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 37779?
The largest racial group in ZIP 37779 is White at 95.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 37779?
ZIP code 37779 has 20 business establishments employing approximately 156 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 37779?
In ZIP code 37779, 61.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 11.6% 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 37779?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 37779 is 37.5 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 37779?
In ZIP code 37779, approximately 86.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 13.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 37779?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 37779 is 18.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Luttrell, TN

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.

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