PlainZIP

New Market, TN · standard

ZIP Code 37820

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

7,495
44/sq mi
$66,616
Median income
$204,600
Median home value
16.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

New Market pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

41th pct
household income, US ZIPs
45th pct
home value, US ZIPs
44
people per sq mi
83%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 37820 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 37820 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in New Market, Jefferson County, Tennessee, home to 7,495 residents across 169.2 square miles, a density of 44 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 37820 reports a modest median household income of $66,616 (0% above the Tennessee average), while per-capita income is $31,343. Poverty here runs at 10.9%, with unemployment measured at 3.3%. Housing costs here run $204,600 for a typical home value (17% below the state average), with rent averaging $906 a month; 82.6% of homes are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 16.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45, and the average commute is 30 minutes. We also surface 4 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 4 additional ZIPs sharing Jefferson County, so you can benchmark 37820 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 37820

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in New Market, TN

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 37820.

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 37820, New Market, 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

7,495

Population

169.2

Area (sq mi)

44

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 37820?

45.0

Median Age

49.4%

Male

50.6%

Female

0.8%

Foreign-Born

White 89.7%
African American 1.7%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.1%
Hispanic or Latino 5.3%

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?

$66,616

Median Household Income

+0% vs state

$31,343

Per Capita Income

10.9%

Poverty Rate

3.3%

Unemployment Rate

29.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 37820 ranks nationally

New Market, TN household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$66,616 41st percentile higher than 41% 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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $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

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US 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?

High School Graduate or Higher 59.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 16.7%

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

What does housing look like?

3,564

Total Housing Units

3,164

Occupied Units

400

Vacant Units

2.63

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 82.6%
Renter 17.4%

$204,600

Median Home Value

-17% vs state

$906

Median Rent

1990

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

+12.6%

YoY Change (2024)

344

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+244%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 37820 have increased 12.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +244% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.0% 181
2021 +17.6% 213
2022 +14.1% 243
2023 +25.7% 305
2024 +12.6% 344

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 78 business establishments in ZIP 37820, employing approximately 1,006 people with a combined annual payroll of $62,762,000.

78

Businesses

1,006

Employees

$62.8M

Annual Payroll

9

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 22 28.2%
Other services (except public administration) 13 16.7%
Retail trade 7 9.0%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 6 7.7%
Health care and social assistance 6 7.7%
Manufacturing 5 6.4%
Transportation and warehousing 5 6.4%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 5 6.4%
Wholesale trade 3 3.9%

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 37820 vs 37760 →

ZIP 37820 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 37820 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 37820 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 37820 ranks #4 of 5 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
37760 Jefferson City, TN 12,931 6.0 mi
37871 Strawberry Plains, TN 9,134 6.8 mi
37764 Kodak, TN 9,258 8.4 mi
37709 Blaine, TN 3,732 7.8 mi

More ZIP Codes in Jefferson County

37725 standard
Dandridge, TN
Pop: 16,919
37760 standard
Jefferson City, TN
Pop: 12,931
37871 standard
Strawberry Plains, TN
Pop: 9,134
37890 standard
White Pine, TN
Pop: 6,668

Related Areas

Jefferson County New Market, TN Tennessee

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 37820 in? ▼
ZIP code 37820 (New Market) is located in Jefferson County, Tennessee. Jefferson County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/jefferson-tn.
What is the population of ZIP code 37820? ▼
ZIP code 37820 in New Market, TN has a population of 7,495 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 37820? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 37820 is $66,616, which is 13% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 37820? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 37820 is $204,600, which is 26% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 37820? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 37820 is White at 89.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 37820? ▼
ZIP code 37820 has 78 business establishments employing approximately 1,006 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 37820? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 37820 are: Construction (22), Other services (except public administration) (13), Retail trade (7). There are 9 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 37820? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 37820 increased by 12.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 244%. 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 37820? ▼
In ZIP code 37820, 59.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 16.7% 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 37820? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 37820 is 29.5 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 37820? ▼
In ZIP code 37820, approximately 82.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 17.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 37820? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 37820 is 10.9% 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.