PlainZIP

Rogersville, TN · standard

ZIP Code 37857

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

21,309
35/sq mi
$54,536
Median income
$171,800
Median home value
17.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Rogersville pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

20th pct
household income, US ZIPs
35th pct
home value, US ZIPs
35
people per sq mi
80%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 37857 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 37857 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Rogersville, Hawkins County, Tennessee, with 21,309 residents across 614.1 square miles, a density of 35 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 37857 reports a modest median household income of $54,536 (18% below the Tennessee average), while per-capita income is $28,069. Poverty here runs at 17.0%, with unemployment measured at 6.7%. Median home value sits at $171,800 (31% below the state average), median rent at $652 a month, and owner-occupancy at 79.9%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 17.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.8, and the average commute is 29 minutes. Beyond these figures, 4 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Hawkins County, letting you compare 37857 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 37857

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Rogersville, TN

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 37857.

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 37857, Rogersville, 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

21,309

Population

614.1

Area (sq mi)

35

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 37857?

45.8

Median Age

51.6%

Male

48.4%

Female

1.3%

Foreign-Born

White 93.5%
African American 1.4%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.9%
Hispanic or Latino 1.6%

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?

$54,536

Median Household Income

-18% vs state

$28,069

Per Capita Income

17.0%

Poverty Rate

6.7%

Unemployment Rate

29.0 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 37857 ranks nationally

Rogersville, TN household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$54,536 20th percentile higher than 20% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). This entry sits in this band. $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

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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 58.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 17.1%

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

What does housing look like?

10,016

Total Housing Units

8,666

Occupied Units

1,350

Vacant Units

2.46

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 79.9%
Renter 20.1%

$171,800

Median Home Value

-31% vs state

$652

Median Rent

1984

Median Year Built

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

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+17.5%

YoY Change (2024)

304

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+204%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 37857 have increased 17.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +204% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.2% 166
2021 +12.1% 186
2022 +26.3% 235
2023 +10.3% 259
2024 +17.5% 304

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 327 business establishments in ZIP 37857, employing approximately 3,860 people with a combined annual payroll of $149,909,000.

327

Businesses

3,860

Employees

$149.9M

Annual Payroll

14

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 62 19.0%
Other services (except public administration) 50 15.3%
Accommodation and food services 38 11.6%
Health care and social assistance 34 10.4%
Construction 24 7.3%
Finance and insurance 23 7.0%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 21 6.4%
Real estate and rental and leasing 19 5.8%
Manufacturing 17 5.2%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 17 5.2%
Wholesale trade 6 1.8%
Transportation and warehousing 4 1.2%
Information 4 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 3 0.9%

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 37857 vs 37731 →

ZIP 37857 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 37857 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 37857 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 37857 ranks #2 of 5 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
37731 Eidson, TN 711 9.2 mi
37873 Surgoinsville, TN 4,073 9.0 mi
37711 Bulls Gap, TN 5,044 10.8 mi
37745 Greeneville, TN 18,401 12.0 mi

More ZIP Codes in Hawkins County

37642 standard
Church Hill, TN
Pop: 14,947
37645 standard
Mount Carmel, TN
Pop: 5,145
37711 standard
Bulls Gap, TN
Pop: 5,044
37873 standard
Surgoinsville, TN
Pop: 4,073
37811 standard
Mooresburg, TN
Pop: 3,215
37881 standard
Thorn Hill, TN
Pop: 2,291

Related Areas

Hawkins County Rogersville, TN Tennessee

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 37857 in? ▼
ZIP code 37857 (Rogersville) is located in Hawkins County, Tennessee. Hawkins County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/hawkins-tn.
What is the population of ZIP code 37857? ▼
ZIP code 37857 in Rogersville, TN has a population of 21,309 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 37857? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 37857 is $54,536, which is 29% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 37857? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 37857 is $171,800, which is 38% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 37857? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 37857 is White at 93.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 37857? ▼
ZIP code 37857 has 327 business establishments employing approximately 3,860 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 37857? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 37857 are: Retail trade (62), Other services (except public administration) (50), Accommodation and food services (38). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 37857? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 37857 increased by 17.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 204%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 37857? ▼
In ZIP code 37857, 58.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 17.1% 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 37857? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 37857 is 29.0 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 37857? ▼
In ZIP code 37857, approximately 79.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 20.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 37857? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 37857 is 17.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.