ZIP Code 37847

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Pioneer · Scott County · Tennessee

Population
2,714

8/sq mi

Median income
$35,066

▼ 54% vs US

higher than 3% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$115,500

▼ 58% vs US

higher than 15% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
11.2%

Median age 42.9

Land area
343.5 sq mi

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ZIP code 37847 in Pioneer, Tennessee has a population of 2,714. The median household income is $35,066, which is 54% below the national average. Median home value is $115,500, 58% below the US average. 11.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 37847 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 343.5 square miles in Pioneer, Scott County, Tennessee. The area is home to 2,714 residents, producing a population density of 8 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 37847 against Tennessee and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 37847 sits at $35,066 (47% below the Tennessee average), while per-capita income is $23,326. The poverty rate stands at 25.2% and the unemployment rate at 7.4%. On housing, the median home value is $115,500 (53% below the state average) with median rent at per month, and 80.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 37847 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 11.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.9, and the average commute is . We also surface 4 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Scott County, so you can benchmark 37847 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 37847

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 37847.

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 37847, Pioneer, 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

2,714

Population

343.5

Area (sq mi)

8

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 37847?

42.9

Median Age

46.4%

Male

53.6%

Female

0.3%

Foreign-Born

White 98.0%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.8%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

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

$23,326

Per Capita Income

25.2%

Poverty Rate

7.4%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 57.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 11.2%

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

What does housing look like?

1,128

Total Housing Units

1,055

Occupied Units

73

Vacant Units

2.38

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 80.9%
Renter 19.1%

$115,500

Median Home Value

-53% vs state

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 Code City Population Distance
37819 Newcomb, TN 713 9.1 mi
37892 Winfield, TN 2,007 9.7 mi
37757 Jacksboro, TN 9,337 11.9 mi
37756 Huntsville, TN 2,810 11.9 mi

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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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Official Data Resources for Pioneer, 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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