Oneida, TN · standard
ZIP Code 37841
Scott County, Tennessee - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 9,605
- 21/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $50,998
- Median income Below-median income area
- $158,500
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 14.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Oneida pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 15th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 29th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 21
- people per sq mi
- 71%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 37841 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 37841 (Oneida, TN) rose +10.3% from 2023 to 2024.
ZIP code 37841 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Oneida, Scott County, Tennessee, home to 9,605 residents across 448.8 square miles, a density of 21 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 37841 reports a modest median household income of $50,998 (23% below the average Tennessee ZIP), while per-capita income is $27,041. The poverty rate is 24.3%, 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 $158,500 (36% below the average Tennessee ZIP), and median rent is $654; owner occupancy is 70.8%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 14.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.9, and the average commute is 26 minutes. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Scott County, so 37841 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 37841
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Oneida, TN
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 37841.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
49 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
33 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
23 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
22 establishments
- Construction 16
Construction
16 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 37841, Oneida, 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
9,605
Population
448.8
Area (sq mi)
21
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 37841?
39.9
Median Age
48.4%
Male
51.6%
Female
0.4%
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?
$50,998
Median Household Income
-23% vs state ZIP avg
$27,041
Per Capita Income
24.3%
Poverty Rate
5.0%
Unemployment Rate
26.3 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 37841 ranks among Tennessee ZIPs
Oneida, 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)
$50,998 25th percentile higher than 25% of 593 Tennessee ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Tennessee 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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
4,473housing units
4,473
Total Housing Units
3,910
Occupied Units
563
Vacant Units
2.60
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$158,500
Median Home Value
-36% vs state ZIP avg
$654
Median Rent
1986
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 210 business establishments in ZIP 37841, employing approximately 2,441 people with a combined annual payroll of $85,178,000.
210
Businesses
2,441
Employees
$85.2M
Annual Payroll
12
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 49 | 23.3% |
| Health care and social assistance | 33 | 15.7% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 23 | 10.9% |
| Accommodation and food services | 22 | 10.5% |
| Construction | 16 | 7.6% |
| Finance and insurance | 14 | 6.7% |
| Manufacturing | 12 | 5.7% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 10 | 4.8% |
| Information | 8 | 3.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 6 | 2.9% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 6 | 2.9% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 5 | 2.4% |
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 37841 vs 37755 →
ZIP 37841 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 37841
Oneida (37841)
9,605 residents
- 37755 3,688
Helenwood (37755)
3,688 residents
- 38504 901
Allardt (38504)
901 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 37841 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 37841 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 37841
Oneida (37841)
$50,998 median income
- 37755
Helenwood (37755)
$46,238 median income
- 38504
Allardt (38504)
$43,542 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 37841 ranks the highest of 3 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 37841, 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 (9,605 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 37841 in?
ZIP code 37841 (Oneida) is located in Scott County, Tennessee. Scott County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/scott-tn.
What is the population of ZIP code 37841?
ZIP code 37841 in Oneida, TN has a population of 9,605 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 37841?
The median household income in ZIP 37841 is $50,998, which is 33% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 37841?
The median home value in ZIP 37841 is $158,500, which is 43% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 37841?
The largest racial group in ZIP 37841 is White at 96.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 37841?
ZIP code 37841 has 210 business establishments employing approximately 2,441 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 37841?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 37841 are: Retail trade (49), Health care and social assistance (33), Other services (except public administration) (23). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 37841?
In ZIP code 37841, 57.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 14.6% 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 37841?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 37841 is 26.3 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 37841?
In ZIP code 37841, approximately 70.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 29.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 37841?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 37841 is 24.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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