Pioneer, TN · standard
ZIP Code 37847
Scott County, Tennessee - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,714
- 8/sq mi Low-density area
- $35,066
- Median income Below-median income area
- $115,500
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 11.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Pioneer pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 3rd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 15th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 8
- people per sq mi
- 81%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 37847 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 37847 covers 343.5 square miles in Pioneer, Scott County, Tennessee (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,714 residents on file, a density of 8 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 37847 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $35,066 (47% below the average Tennessee ZIP), while per-capita income is $23,326. The poverty rate is 25.2%, 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 $115,500 (53% below the average Tennessee ZIP); owner occupancy is 80.9%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 11.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.9, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Scott County, so 37847 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 37847
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Pioneer, TN
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 37847.
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
6 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
5 establishments
- Construction
Construction
3 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
3 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 37847, Pioneer, 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
2,714
Population
343.5
Area (sq mi)
8
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 37847?
42.9
Median Age
46.4%
Male
53.6%
Female
0.3%
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?
$35,066
Median Household Income
-47% vs state ZIP avg
$23,326
Per Capita Income
25.2%
Poverty Rate
7.4%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 37847 ranks among Tennessee ZIPs
Pioneer, 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)
$35,066 4th percentile higher than 4% 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
1,128housing units
1,128
Total Housing Units
1,055
Occupied Units
73
Vacant Units
2.38
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$115,500
Median Home Value
-53% vs state ZIP avg
1991
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 20 business establishments in ZIP 37847, employing approximately 324 people with a combined annual payroll of $14,456,000.
20
Businesses
324
Employees
$14.5M
Annual Payroll
4
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation and food services | 6 | 30.0% |
| Retail trade | 5 | 25.0% |
| Construction | 3 | 15.0% |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 15.0% |
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 37847 vs 37819 →
ZIP 37847 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 37757
Jacksboro (37757)
9,337 residents
- 37756 2,810
Huntsville (37756)
2,810 residents
- 37847 2,714
Pioneer (37847)
2,714 residents
- 37892 2,007
Winfield (37892)
2,007 residents
- 37819 713
Newcomb (37819)
713 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 37847 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 37847 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 37757
Jacksboro (37757)
$63,346 median income
- 37892
Winfield (37892)
$42,734 median income
- 37847
Pioneer (37847)
$35,066 median income
- 37756
Huntsville (37756)
$35,025 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 37847 ranks #3 of 4 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 37847, 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 (2,714 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 37847 in?
ZIP code 37847 (Pioneer) 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 37847?
ZIP code 37847 in Pioneer, TN has a population of 2,714 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 37847?
The median household income in ZIP 37847 is $35,066, which is 54% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 37847?
The median home value in ZIP 37847 is $115,500, which is 58% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 37847?
The largest racial group in ZIP 37847 is White at 98.0%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 37847?
ZIP code 37847 has 20 business establishments employing approximately 324 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 37847?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 37847 are: Accommodation and food services (6), Retail trade (5), Construction (3). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 37847?
In ZIP code 37847, 57.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 11.2% 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 37847?
In ZIP code 37847, approximately 80.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 19.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 37847?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 37847 is 25.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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