Oak Ridge, TN · standard
ZIP Code 37830
Anderson County, Tennessee - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 29,700
- 135/sq mi High-density area
- $72,269
- Median income Near-median income area
- $270,900
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 40.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Oak Ridge pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 50%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 38%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 135
- people per sq mi
- 66%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 37830 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 37830 (Oak Ridge, TN) rose +11.2% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 269.9 in 2023 to 300.1 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 37830 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Oak Ridge, Anderson County, Tennessee, with 29,700 residents across 219.5 square miles, a density of 135 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 37830 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $72,269 (9% above the average Tennessee ZIP), while per-capita income is $42,222. The poverty rate is 12.2%, with unemployment at 3.8%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $270,900 (9% above the average Tennessee ZIP) and median rent is $1,131; 66.1% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 40.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.5, and the average commute is 22 minutes. The page also surfaces 7 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Anderson County, so 37830 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 37830
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Oak Ridge, TN
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 37830.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
139 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
130 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
110 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
105 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
81 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 37830, Oak Ridge, 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
29,700
Population
219.5
Area (sq mi)
135
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 37830?
39.5
Median Age
48.7%
Male
51.3%
Female
5.8%
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?
$72,269
Median Household Income
+9% vs state ZIP avg
$42,222
Per Capita Income
12.2%
Poverty Rate
3.8%
Unemployment Rate
21.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 37830 ranks among Tennessee ZIPs
Oak Ridge, 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)
$72,269 Top 31% higher than 69% 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
15,431housing units
15,431
Total Housing Units
14,167
Occupied Units
1,264
Vacant Units
2.30
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$270,900
Median Home Value
+9% vs state ZIP avg
$1,131
Median Rent
1965
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
+11.2%
YoY Change (2024)
300
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+200%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 37830 have increased 11.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +200% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +5.1% | 165 |
| 2021 | +19.9% | 198 |
| 2022 | +23.9% | 245 |
| 2023 | +10.1% | 270 |
| 2024 | +11.2% | 300 |
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 862 business establishments in ZIP 37830, employing approximately 25,176 people with a combined annual payroll of $2,179,882,000.
862
Businesses
25,176
Employees
$2.2B
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 139 | 16.1% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 130 | 15.1% |
| Retail trade | 110 | 12.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 105 | 12.2% |
| Accommodation and food services | 81 | 9.4% |
| Finance and insurance | 55 | 6.4% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 51 | 5.9% |
| Construction | 40 | 4.6% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 40 | 4.6% |
| Manufacturing | 38 | 4.4% |
| Wholesale trade | 20 | 2.3% |
| Information | 15 | 1.7% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 13 | 1.5% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 9 | 1.0% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 8 | 0.9% |
| Educational services | 5 | 0.6% |
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 37830 vs 37932 →
ZIP 37830 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 37830
Oak Ridge (37830)
29,700 residents
- 37716
Clinton (37716)
25,749 residents
- 37934
Knoxville (37934)
24,107 residents
- 37771
Lenoir City (37771)
15,380 residents
- 37932
Knoxville (37932)
14,527 residents
- 37840 10,021
Oliver Springs (37840)
10,021 residents
- 37845 494
Petros (37845)
494 residents
- 37719 168
Coalfield (37719)
168 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 37830 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 37830 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 37934
Knoxville (37934)
$132,264 median income
- 37932
Knoxville (37932)
$119,703 median income
- 37840
Oliver Springs (37840)
$75,881 median income
- 37830
Oak Ridge (37830)
$72,269 median income
- 37771
Lenoir City (37771)
$66,938 median income
- 37716
Clinton (37716)
$64,915 median income
- 37845 $15,486
Petros (37845)
$15,486 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 37830 ranks #4 of 7 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 37830, 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 (29,700 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 37830 in?
ZIP code 37830 (Oak Ridge) 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 37830?
ZIP code 37830 in Oak Ridge, TN has a population of 29,700 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 37830?
The median household income in ZIP 37830 is $72,269, which is 5% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 37830?
The median home value in ZIP 37830 is $270,900, which is 3% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 37830?
The largest racial group in ZIP 37830 is White at 80.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 37830?
ZIP code 37830 has 862 business establishments employing approximately 25,176 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 37830?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 37830 are: Health care and social assistance (139), Professional, scientific, and technical services (130), Retail trade (110). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 37830?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 37830 increased by 11.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 200%. 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 37830?
In ZIP code 37830, 61.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 40.2% 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 37830?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 37830 is 21.7 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 37830?
In ZIP code 37830, approximately 66.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 33.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 37830?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 37830 is 12.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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