Robbins, TN · standard

ZIP Code 37852

Scott County, Tennessee - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

2,558
12/sq mi
$36,639
Median income
$118,200
Median home value
8.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Robbins pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

4th pct
household income, US ZIPs
16th pct
home value, US ZIPs
12
people per sq mi
88%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 37852 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 37852 covers 211.4 square miles in Robbins, Scott County, Tennessee (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,558 residents on file, a density of 12 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 37852 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $36,639 (45% below the Tennessee average), while per-capita income is $21,289. Poverty here runs at 16.1%, with unemployment measured at 4.9%. Median home value sits at $118,200 (52% below the state average), median rent at $465 a month, and owner-occupancy at 87.6%.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 8.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.8, and the average commute is -. A geography-based comparison follows: 5 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 37852, plus 6 more within Scott County, give a clearer read than the national average alone.

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 37852

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Robbins, TN

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 37852.

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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 37852, Robbins, 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

2,558

Population

211.4

Area (sq mi)

12

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
Get an A-F grade across income, safety, housing, rent, education, commute, and childcare for this ZIP code.
View Scorecard →

Who lives in ZIP 37852?

42.8

Median Age

53.0%

Male

47.0%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 94.1%
African American 0.2%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.7%
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?

$36,639

Median Household Income

-45% vs state

$21,289

Per Capita Income

16.1%

Poverty Rate

4.9%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 37852 ranks nationally

Robbins, TN household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$36,639 4th percentile higher than 4% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). This entry sits in this band. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Above this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US 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?

High School Graduate or Higher 68.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 8.6%

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

What does housing look like?

1,239

Total Housing Units

1,091

Occupied Units

148

Vacant Units

2.50

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 87.6%
Renter 12.4%

$118,200

Median Home Value

-52% vs state

$465

Median Rent

1993

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 15 business establishments in ZIP 37852, employing approximately 61 people with a combined annual payroll of $2,306,000.

15

Businesses

61

Employees

$2.3M

Annual Payroll

3

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 4 26.7%
Retail trade 3 20.0%
Other services (except public administration) 3 20.0%

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 37852 vs 37732 →

ZIP 37852 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 37852 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 37852 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 37852 ranks #4 of 4 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
37732 Elgin, TN 139 1.3 mi
37872 Sunbright, TN 2,041 5.4 mi
37755 Helenwood, TN 3,688 6.8 mi
37733 Rugby, TN 64 7.3 mi
38504 Allardt, TN 901 9.2 mi

More ZIP Codes in Scott County

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 37852 in?
ZIP code 37852 (Robbins) 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 37852?
ZIP code 37852 in Robbins, TN has a population of 2,558 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 37852?
The median household income in ZIP 37852 is $36,639, which is 52% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 37852?
The median home value in ZIP 37852 is $118,200, which is 58% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 37852?
The largest racial group in ZIP 37852 is White at 94.1%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 37852?
ZIP code 37852 has 15 business establishments employing approximately 61 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 37852?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 37852 are: Health care and social assistance (4), Retail trade (3), Other services (except public administration) (3). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 37852?
In ZIP code 37852, 68.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 8.6% 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 37852?
In ZIP code 37852, approximately 87.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 12.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 37852?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 37852 is 16.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.