ZIP Code 37846

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Philadelphia · Loudon County · Tennessee

Population
5,030

26/sq mi

Median income
$71,786

▼ 6% vs US

higher than 50% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$201,700

▼ 27% vs US

higher than 44% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
10.4%

Median age 40.1

Land area
192.0 sq mi

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ZIP code 37846 in Philadelphia, Tennessee has a population of 5,030. The median household income is $71,786, which is 6% below the national average. Median home value is $201,700, 27% below the US average. 10.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 37846 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 192.0 square miles in Philadelphia, Loudon County, Tennessee. The area is home to 5,030 residents, producing a population density of 26 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 37846 against Tennessee and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 37846 sits at $71,786 (8% above the Tennessee average), while per-capita income is $27,447. The poverty rate stands at 16.5% and the unemployment rate at 6.5%. On housing, the median home value is $201,700 (18% below the state average) with median rent at $771 per month, and 78.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 37846 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 10.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.1, and the average commute is 33 minutes. We also surface 4 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 4 additional ZIPs sharing Loudon County, so you can benchmark 37846 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 →

Top industries in ZIP 37846

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 37846.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 37846, Philadelphia, 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

5,030

Population

192.0

Area (sq mi)

26

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 37846?

40.1

Median Age

47.8%

Male

52.2%

Female

9.3%

Foreign-Born

White 81.8%
African American 1.6%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 10.4%
Hispanic or Latino 15.6%

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?

$71,786

Median Household Income

+8% vs state

$27,447

Per Capita Income

16.5%

Poverty Rate

6.5%

Unemployment Rate

32.9 min

Mean Commute Time

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 53.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 10.4%

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

What does housing look like?

1,755

Total Housing Units

1,510

Occupied Units

245

Vacant Units

3.03

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 78.1%
Renter 21.9%

$201,700

Median Home Value

-18% vs state

$771

Median Rent

1991

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 21 business establishments in ZIP 37846, employing approximately 106 people with a combined annual payroll of $3,338,000.

21

Businesses

106

Employees

$3.3M

Annual Payroll

4

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Other services (except public administration) 5 23.8%
Construction 4 19.1%
Retail trade 4 19.1%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 3 14.3%

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 37846 vs 37874 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
37874 Sweetwater, TN 14,979 5.9 mi
37763 Kingston, TN 15,794 9.8 mi
37774 Loudon, TN 18,321 8.1 mi
37826 Niota, TN 4,361 10.3 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 37846 in?
ZIP code 37846 (Philadelphia) is located in Loudon County, Tennessee. Loudon County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/loudon-tn.
What is the population of ZIP code 37846?
ZIP code 37846 in Philadelphia, TN has a population of 5,030 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 37846?
The median household income in ZIP 37846 is $71,786, which is 6% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 37846?
The median home value in ZIP 37846 is $201,700, which is 27% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 37846?
The largest racial group in ZIP 37846 is White at 81.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 15.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 37846?
ZIP code 37846 has 21 business establishments employing approximately 106 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 37846?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 37846 are: Other services (except public administration) (5), Construction (4), Retail trade (4). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 37846?
In ZIP code 37846, 53.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 10.4% 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 37846?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 37846 is 32.9 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 37846?
In ZIP code 37846, approximately 78.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 21.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 37846?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 37846 is 16.5% 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 Philadelphia, TN

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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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