Russellville, TN · standard
ZIP Code 37860
Hamblen County, Tennessee - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 4,113
- 62/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $73,875
- Median income Near-median income area
- $202,200
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 11.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Russellville pairs an above-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 47%
- household income, US ZIPs
- 44th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 62
- people per sq mi
- 81%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 37860 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 37860 (Russellville, TN) rose +3.7% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 241.2 in 2023 to 250.1 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 37860 covers 66.0 square miles in Russellville, Hamblen County, Tennessee (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 4,113 residents on file, a density of 62 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 37860 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $73,875 (11% above the average Tennessee ZIP), while per-capita income is $35,376. The poverty rate is 11.6%, with unemployment at 2.4%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $202,200 (18% below the average Tennessee ZIP), and median rent is $639; owner occupancy is 80.5%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 11.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 48.9, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 7 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 4 more in Hamblen County, so 37860 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 37860
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Russellville, TN
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 37860.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
5 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
3 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
3 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
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 37860, Russellville, 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
4,113
Population
66.0
Area (sq mi)
62
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 37860?
48.9
Median Age
50.5%
Male
49.5%
Female
1.3%
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?
$73,875
Median Household Income
+11% vs state ZIP avg
$35,376
Per Capita Income
11.6%
Poverty Rate
2.4%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 37860 ranks among Tennessee ZIPs
Russellville, 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)
$73,875 Top 29% higher than 71% 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
1,604housing units
1,604
Total Housing Units
1,604
Occupied Units
0
Vacant Units
2.31
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$202,200
Median Home Value
-18% vs state ZIP avg
$639
Median Rent
1997
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
+3.7%
YoY Change (2024)
250
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+150%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 37860 have increased 3.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +150% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | -0.6% | 155 |
| 2021 | +17.8% | 182 |
| 2022 | +19.9% | 219 |
| 2023 | +10.3% | 241 |
| 2024 | +3.7% | 250 |
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 24 business establishments in ZIP 37860, employing approximately 227 people with a combined annual payroll of $13,287,000.
24
Businesses
227
Employees
$13.3M
Annual Payroll
4
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Other services (except public administration) | 5 | 20.8% |
| Retail trade | 3 | 12.5% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 12.5% |
| Accommodation and food services | 3 | 12.5% |
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 37860 vs 37891 →
ZIP 37860 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 37814
Morristown (37814)
33,071 residents
- 37813
Morristown (37813)
17,444 residents
- 37711 5,044
Bulls Gap (37711)
5,044 residents
- 37860 4,113
Russellville (37860)
4,113 residents
- 37891 3,626
Whitesburg (37891)
3,626 residents
- 37811 3,215
Mooresburg (37811)
3,215 residents
- 37809 2,278
Midway (37809)
2,278 residents
- 37810 1,928
Mohawk (37810)
1,928 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 37860 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 37860 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 37860
Russellville (37860)
$73,875 median income
- 37814
Morristown (37814)
$55,650 median income
- 37811
Mooresburg (37811)
$52,047 median income
- 37809
Midway (37809)
$50,192 median income
- 37813
Morristown (37813)
$48,011 median income
- 37891
Whitesburg (37891)
$47,288 median income
- 37711
Bulls Gap (37711)
$42,406 median income
- 37810
Mohawk (37810)
$32,917 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 37860 ranks the highest of 8 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 37860, 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 (4,113 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 37860 in?
ZIP code 37860 (Russellville) is located in Hamblen County, Tennessee. Hamblen County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/hamblen-tn.
What is the population of ZIP code 37860?
ZIP code 37860 in Russellville, TN has a population of 4,113 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 37860?
The median household income in ZIP 37860 is $73,875, which is 3% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 37860?
The median home value in ZIP 37860 is $202,200, which is 27% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 37860?
The largest racial group in ZIP 37860 is White at 93.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 37860?
ZIP code 37860 has 24 business establishments employing approximately 227 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 37860?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 37860 are: Other services (except public administration) (5), Retail trade (3), Transportation and warehousing (3). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 37860?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 37860 increased by 3.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 150%. 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 37860?
In ZIP code 37860, 60.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 11.0% 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 37860?
In ZIP code 37860, approximately 80.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 19.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 37860?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 37860 is 11.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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