Mascot, TN · standard
ZIP Code 37806
Knox County, Tennessee - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,868
- 71/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $59,605
- Median income Below-median income area
- $221,400
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 21.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Mascot pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 28th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 50%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 71
- people per sq mi
- 78%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 37806 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 37806 covers 40.4 square miles in Mascot, Knox County, Tennessee (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,868 residents on file, a density of 71 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 37806 reports a modest median household income of $59,605 (10% below the average Tennessee ZIP), while per-capita income is $34,456. The poverty rate is 15.8%, with unemployment at 2.0%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $221,400 (11% below the average Tennessee ZIP) and median rent is $804; 77.7% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 21.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.6, and the average commute is 29 minutes. The page also surfaces 7 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Knox County, so 37806 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 37806
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Mascot, TN
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 37806.
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
5 establishments
- Construction
Construction
4 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
4 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
3 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 37806, Mascot, 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
2,868
Population
40.4
Area (sq mi)
71
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 37806?
43.6
Median Age
50.8%
Male
49.2%
Female
7.3%
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?
$59,605
Median Household Income
-10% vs state ZIP avg
$34,456
Per Capita Income
15.8%
Poverty Rate
2.0%
Unemployment Rate
29.3 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 37806 ranks among Tennessee ZIPs
Mascot, 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)
$59,605 45th percentile higher than 45% of 593 Tennessee ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Tennessee ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
1,642housing units
1,642
Total Housing Units
1,406
Occupied Units
236
Vacant Units
2.61
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$221,400
Median Home Value
-11% vs state ZIP avg
$804
Median Rent
1982
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 23 business establishments in ZIP 37806, employing approximately 555 people with a combined annual payroll of $31,048,000.
23
Businesses
555
Employees
$31.0M
Annual Payroll
4
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 5 | 21.7% |
| Construction | 4 | 17.4% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 4 | 17.4% |
| Health care and social assistance | 3 | 13.0% |
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 37806 vs 37871 →
ZIP 37806 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 37914
Knoxville (37914)
19,663 residents
- 37721
Corryton (37721)
12,733 residents
- 37924
Knoxville (37924)
11,259 residents
- 37764
Kodak (37764)
9,258 residents
- 37871
Strawberry Plains (37871)
9,134 residents
- 37779 3,978
Luttrell (37779)
3,978 residents
- 37709 3,732
Blaine (37709)
3,732 residents
- 37806 2,868
Mascot (37806)
2,868 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 37806 ranks #8 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 37806 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 37924
Knoxville (37924)
$80,112 median income
- 37709
Blaine (37709)
$75,799 median income
- 37764
Kodak (37764)
$70,989 median income
- 37871
Strawberry Plains (37871)
$70,938 median income
- 37721
Corryton (37721)
$64,892 median income
- 37914
Knoxville (37914)
$59,856 median income
- 37806
Mascot (37806)
$59,605 median income
- 37779
Luttrell (37779)
$51,357 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 37806 ranks #7 of 8 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 37806, 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 (2,868 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 37806 in?
ZIP code 37806 (Mascot) is located in Knox County, Tennessee. Knox County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/knox-tn.
What is the population of ZIP code 37806?
ZIP code 37806 in Mascot, TN has a population of 2,868 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 37806?
The median household income in ZIP 37806 is $59,605, which is 22% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 37806?
The median home value in ZIP 37806 is $221,400, which is 20% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 37806?
The largest racial group in ZIP 37806 is White at 91.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 9.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 37806?
ZIP code 37806 has 23 business establishments employing approximately 555 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 37806?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 37806 are: Manufacturing (5), Construction (4), Other services (except public administration) (4). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 37806?
In ZIP code 37806, 55.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 21.5% 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 37806?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 37806 is 29.3 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 37806?
In ZIP code 37806, approximately 77.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 22.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 37806?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 37806 is 15.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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