Newport, TN · standard
ZIP Code 37821
Cocke County, Tennessee - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 22,608
- 69/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $44,161
- Median income Below-median income area
- $141,900
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 8.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Newport pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 8th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 23rd pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 69
- people per sq mi
- 70%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 37821 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 37821 (Newport, TN) rose +6.3% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 226.0 in 2023 to 240.1 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 37821 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Newport, Cocke County, Tennessee, with 22,608 residents across 328.6 square miles, a density of 69 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 37821 reports a modest median household income of $44,161 (34% below the average Tennessee ZIP), while per-capita income is $26,501. The poverty rate is 26.0%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $141,900 (43% below the average Tennessee ZIP), and median rent is $805; owner occupancy is 70.1%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 8.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.7, and the average commute is 30 minutes. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 5 more in Cocke County, so 37821 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 37821
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Newport, TN
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 37821.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
97 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
44 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
44 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
42 establishments
- Finance and insurance 27
Finance and insurance
27 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 37821, Newport, 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
22,608
Population
328.6
Area (sq mi)
69
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 37821?
43.7
Median Age
47.2%
Male
52.8%
Female
0.8%
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?
$44,161
Median Household Income
-34% vs state ZIP avg
$26,501
Per Capita Income
26.0%
Poverty Rate
3.9%
Unemployment Rate
30.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 37821 ranks among Tennessee ZIPs
Newport, 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)
$44,161 12th percentile higher than 12% of 593 Tennessee ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
10,896housing units
10,896
Total Housing Units
9,632
Occupied Units
1,264
Vacant Units
2.34
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$141,900
Median Home Value
-43% vs state ZIP avg
$805
Median Rent
1983
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
+6.3%
YoY Change (2024)
240
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+140%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 37821 have increased 6.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +140% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.8% | 145 |
| 2021 | +15.8% | 168 |
| 2022 | +22.5% | 205 |
| 2023 | +10.0% | 226 |
| 2024 | +6.3% | 240 |
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 372 business establishments in ZIP 37821, employing approximately 5,301 people with a combined annual payroll of $225,418,000.
372
Businesses
5,301
Employees
$225.4M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 97 | 26.1% |
| Accommodation and food services | 44 | 11.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 44 | 11.8% |
| Health care and social assistance | 42 | 11.3% |
| Finance and insurance | 27 | 7.3% |
| Manufacturing | 21 | 5.7% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 21 | 5.7% |
| Construction | 18 | 4.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 12 | 3.2% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 11 | 3.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 10 | 2.7% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 9 | 2.4% |
| Information | 6 | 1.6% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 3 | 0.8% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 3 | 0.8% |
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 37821 vs 37843 →
ZIP 37821 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 37821
Newport (37821)
22,608 residents
- 37890 6,668
White Pine (37890)
6,668 residents
- 37843 3,725
Parrottsville (37843)
3,725 residents
- 37713 1,488
Bybee (37713)
1,488 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 37821 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 37821 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 37890
White Pine (37890)
$59,355 median income
- 37843
Parrottsville (37843)
$58,021 median income
- 37713
Bybee (37713)
$54,000 median income
- 37821
Newport (37821)
$44,161 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 37821 ranks #4 of 4 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 37821, 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 (22,608 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 37821 in?
ZIP code 37821 (Newport) is located in Cocke County, Tennessee. Cocke County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/cocke-tn.
What is the population of ZIP code 37821?
ZIP code 37821 in Newport, TN has a population of 22,608 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 37821?
The median household income in ZIP 37821 is $44,161, which is 42% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 37821?
The median home value in ZIP 37821 is $141,900, which is 49% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 37821?
The largest racial group in ZIP 37821 is White at 91.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 37821?
ZIP code 37821 has 372 business establishments employing approximately 5,301 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 37821?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 37821 are: Retail trade (97), Accommodation and food services (44), Other services (except public administration) (44). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 37821?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 37821 increased by 6.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 140%. 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 37821?
In ZIP code 37821, 58.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 8.5% 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 37821?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 37821 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 37821?
In ZIP code 37821, approximately 70.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 29.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 37821?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 37821 is 26.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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