PlainZIP

Morristown, TN · standard

ZIP Code 37814

Hamblen County, Tennessee - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

33,071
286/sq mi
$55,650
Median income
$220,500
Median home value
22.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Morristown pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

22th pct
household income, US ZIPs
49th pct
home value, US ZIPs
286
people per sq mi
67%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 37814 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 37814 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Morristown, Hamblen County, Tennessee, with 33,071 residents across 115.6 square miles, a density of 286 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 37814 reports a modest median household income of $55,650 (16% below the Tennessee average), while per-capita income is $32,087. The poverty rate stands at 17.7% and the unemployment rate at 4.8%. The typical home here is valued at $220,500 (11% below the state average); renters pay a median of $877 monthly, and 66.5% of units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 22.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.2, and the average commute is 22 minutes. To put 37814 in local context, 6 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 4 additional ZIPs in Hamblen County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 37814

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Morristown, TN

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 37814.

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 37814, Morristown, 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

33,071

Population

115.6

Area (sq mi)

286

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 37814?

40.2

Median Age

50.2%

Male

49.8%

Female

10.0%

Foreign-Born

White 77.1%
African American 3.5%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.5%
Two or More Ethnicities 13.3%
Hispanic or Latino 16.3%

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?

$55,650

Median Household Income

-16% vs state

$32,087

Per Capita Income

17.7%

Poverty Rate

4.8%

Unemployment Rate

21.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 37814 ranks nationally

Morristown, TN household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$55,650 22nd percentile higher than 22% 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 61.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 22.7%

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

What does housing look like?

15,397

Total Housing Units

14,099

Occupied Units

1,298

Vacant Units

2.46

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 66.5%
Renter 33.5%

$220,500

Median Home Value

-11% vs state

$877

Median Rent

1980

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

+8.7%

YoY Change (2024)

264

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+164%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 37814 have increased 8.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +164% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +6.0% 156
2021 +15.1% 180
2022 +21.0% 217
2023 +11.9% 243
2024 +8.7% 264

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 751 business establishments in ZIP 37814, employing approximately 16,819 people with a combined annual payroll of $757,158,000.

751

Businesses

16,819

Employees

$757.2M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 136 18.1%
Health care and social assistance 115 15.3%
Other services (except public administration) 85 11.3%
Accommodation and food services 82 10.9%
Finance and insurance 67 8.9%
Construction 57 7.6%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 50 6.7%
Manufacturing 39 5.2%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 35 4.7%
Wholesale trade 27 3.6%
Real estate and rental and leasing 24 3.2%
Information 10 1.3%
Educational services 9 1.2%
Transportation and warehousing 6 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 4 0.5%

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 37814 vs 37708 →

ZIP 37814 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 37814 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 37814 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 37814 ranks #4 of 7 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
37708 Bean Station, TN 6,563 6.2 mi
37813 Morristown, TN 17,444 5.5 mi
37877 Talbott, TN 8,464 7.1 mi
37860 Russellville, TN 4,113 8.4 mi
37811 Mooresburg, TN 3,215 10.5 mi
37760 Jefferson City, TN 12,931 11.4 mi

More ZIP Codes in Hamblen County

37813 standard
Morristown, TN
Pop: 17,444
37877 standard
Talbott, TN
Pop: 8,464
37860 standard
Russellville, TN
Pop: 4,113
37891 standard
Whitesburg, TN
Pop: 3,626

Related Areas

Hamblen County Morristown, TN Tennessee

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 37814 in? ▼
ZIP code 37814 (Morristown) is located in Hamblen County, Tennessee. Hamblen County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/hamblen-tn.
What is the population of ZIP code 37814? ▼
ZIP code 37814 in Morristown, TN has a population of 33,071 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 37814? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 37814 is $55,650, which is 27% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 37814? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 37814 is $220,500, which is 21% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 37814? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 37814 is White at 77.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 16.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 37814? ▼
ZIP code 37814 has 751 business establishments employing approximately 16,819 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 37814? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 37814 are: Retail trade (136), Health care and social assistance (115), Other services (except public administration) (85). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 37814? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 37814 increased by 8.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 164%. 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 37814? ▼
In ZIP code 37814, 61.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 22.7% 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 37814? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 37814 is 21.8 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 37814? ▼
In ZIP code 37814, approximately 66.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 33.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 37814? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 37814 is 17.7% 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.