PlainZIP

Norris, TN · standard

ZIP Code 37828

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

1,430
170/sq mi
$78,750
Median income
$315,200
Median home value
54.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Norris pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 40%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 31%
home value, US ZIPs
170
people per sq mi
77%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 37828 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 37828 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Norris, Anderson County, Tennessee, home to just 1,430 residents across 8.4 square miles, a density of 170 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 37828 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $78,750 (19% above the Tennessee average), while per-capita income is $52,088. Local economic indicators show a 5.7% poverty rate alongside 0.0% unemployment. On housing, the median home value is $315,200 (27% above the state average) with median rent at $1,033 per month, and 76.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 54.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 55.8, and the average commute is -. Beyond these figures, 7 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Anderson County, letting you compare 37828 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 37828

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Norris, TN

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 37828.

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 37828, Norris, 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

1,430

Population

8.4

Area (sq mi)

170

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 37828?

55.8

Median Age

41.4%

Male

58.6%

Female

2.3%

Foreign-Born

White 94.7%
African American 0.1%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.5%
Hispanic or Latino 2.1%

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?

$78,750

Median Household Income

+19% vs state

$52,088

Per Capita Income

5.7%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 37828 ranks nationally

Norris, TN household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$78,750 Top 40% higher than 60% 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

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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 72.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 54.6%

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

What does housing look like?

749

Total Housing Units

728

Occupied Units

21

Vacant Units

1.85

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 76.8%
Renter 23.2%

$315,200

Median Home Value

+27% vs state

$1,033

Median Rent

1968

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

-3.1%

YoY Change (2024)

327

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+227%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 37828 have decreased 3.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +227% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +6.6% 199
2021 +10.4% 220
2022 +18.4% 260
2023 +29.6% 337
2024 -3.1% 327

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 34 business establishments in ZIP 37828, employing approximately 339 people with a combined annual payroll of $16,661,000.

34

Businesses

339

Employees

$16.7M

Annual Payroll

7

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 6 17.6%
Construction 5 14.7%
Other services (except public administration) 5 14.7%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 4 11.8%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 4 11.8%
Manufacturing 3 8.8%
Retail trade 3 8.8%

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 37828 vs 37705 →

ZIP 37828 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 37828 ranks #8 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 37828 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 37828 ranks #4 of 8 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
37705 Andersonville, TN 4,559 3.9 mi
37754 Heiskell, TN 4,729 5.0 mi
37769 Rocky Top, TN 5,990 4.9 mi
37849 Powell, TN 25,459 9.7 mi
37757 Jacksboro, TN 9,337 8.3 mi
37716 Clinton, TN 25,749 8.8 mi
37938 Knoxville, TN 17,085 8.9 mi

More ZIP Codes in Anderson County

37830 standard
Oak Ridge, TN
Pop: 29,700
37716 standard
Clinton, TN
Pop: 25,749
37769 standard
Rocky Top, TN
Pop: 5,990
37754 standard
Heiskell, TN
Pop: 4,729
37705 standard
Andersonville, TN
Pop: 4,559
37710 standard
Briceville, TN
Pop: 1,141

Related Areas

Anderson County Norris, TN Tennessee

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 37828 in? ▼
ZIP code 37828 (Norris) is located in Anderson County, Tennessee. Anderson County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/anderson-tn.
What is the population of ZIP code 37828? ▼
ZIP code 37828 in Norris, TN has a population of 1,430 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 37828? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 37828 is $78,750, which is 3% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 37828? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 37828 is $315,200, which is 13% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 37828? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 37828 is White at 94.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 37828? ▼
ZIP code 37828 has 34 business establishments employing approximately 339 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 37828? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 37828 are: Health care and social assistance (6), Construction (5), Other services (except public administration) (5). There are 7 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 37828? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 37828 decreased by 3.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 227%. 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 37828? ▼
In ZIP code 37828, 72.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 54.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 37828? ▼
In ZIP code 37828, approximately 76.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 23.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 37828? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 37828 is 5.7% 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.