ZIP Code 37829

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Oakdale · Morgan County · Tennessee

Population
1,804

12/sq mi

Median income
$90,691

▲ 19% vs US

higher than 74% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$157,300

▼ 43% vs US

higher than 28% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
13.0%

Median age 38.8

Land area
145.5 sq mi

New York

ZIP code 37829 in Oakdale, Tennessee has a population of 1,804. The median household income is $90,691, which is 19% above the national average. Median home value is $157,300, 43% below the US average. 13.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 37829 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 145.5 square miles in Oakdale, Morgan County, Tennessee. The area is home to 1,804 residents, producing a population density of 12 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 37829 against Tennessee and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 37829 sits at $90,691 (36% above the Tennessee average), while per-capita income is $31,553. The poverty rate stands at 11.1% and the unemployment rate at 4.7%. On housing, the median home value is $157,300 (36% below the state average) with median rent at $1,092 per month, and 91.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 37829 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 13.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.8, and the average commute is . We also surface 4 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Morgan County, so you can benchmark 37829 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 37829, Oakdale, TN · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

1,804

Population

145.5

Area (sq mi)

12

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 37829?

38.8

Median Age

53.9%

Male

46.1%

Female

0.5%

Foreign-Born

White 94.0%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.4%
Hispanic or Latino 4.9%

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?

$90,691

Median Household Income

+36% vs state

$31,553

Per Capita Income

11.1%

Poverty Rate

4.7%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 58.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 13.0%

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

What does housing look like?

904

Total Housing Units

680

Occupied Units

224

Vacant Units

2.91

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 91.6%
Renter 8.4%

$157,300

Median Home Value

-36% vs state

$1,092

Median Rent

1989

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 6 business establishments in ZIP 37829, employing approximately 29 people with a combined annual payroll of $961,000.

6

Businesses

29

Employees

$961K

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

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 37829 vs 37887 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
37887 Wartburg, TN 7,511 6.9 mi
37748 Harriman, TN 17,857 7.7 mi
37770 Lancing, TN 2,646 10.5 mi
37854 Rockwood, TN 13,108 9.9 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 37829 in?
ZIP code 37829 (Oakdale) is located in Morgan County, Tennessee. Morgan County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/morgan-tn.
What is the population of ZIP code 37829?
ZIP code 37829 in Oakdale, TN has a population of 1,804 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 37829?
The median household income in ZIP 37829 is $90,691, which is 19% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 37829?
The median home value in ZIP 37829 is $157,300, which is 43% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 37829?
The largest racial group in ZIP 37829 is White at 94.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 37829?
ZIP code 37829 has 6 business establishments employing approximately 29 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 37829?
In ZIP code 37829, 58.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 13.0% 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 37829?
In ZIP code 37829, approximately 91.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 8.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 37829?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 37829 is 11.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Oakdale, TN

Verify and explore additional data for this area using these official government sources.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.

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