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Sevierville, TN · standard

ZIP Code 37862

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

20,934
96/sq mi
$59,792
Median income
$321,700
Median home value
24.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Sevierville pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

29th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 30%
home value, US ZIPs
96
people per sq mi
61%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 37862 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 37862 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Sevierville, Sevier County, Tennessee, with 20,934 residents across 217.6 square miles, a density of 96 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 37862 reports a modest median household income of $59,792 (10% below the Tennessee average), while per-capita income is $34,694. The poverty rate stands at 15.3% and the unemployment rate at 3.9%. Housing costs here run $321,700 for a typical home value (30% above the state average), with rent averaging $1,004 a month; 61.2% of homes are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 24.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.7, and the average commute is 23 minutes. To put 37862 in local context, 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 5 additional ZIPs in Sevier County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 37862

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Sevierville, TN

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 37862.

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 37862, Sevierville, 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

20,934

Population

217.6

Area (sq mi)

96

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 37862?

44.7

Median Age

51.5%

Male

48.5%

Female

13.3%

Foreign-Born

White 77.4%
African American 1.8%
Asian 2.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 9.5%
Hispanic or Latino 19.1%

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?

$59,792

Median Household Income

-10% vs state

$34,694

Per Capita Income

15.3%

Poverty Rate

3.9%

Unemployment Rate

22.7 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 37862 ranks nationally

Sevierville, TN household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$59,792 29th percentile higher than 29% 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 55.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 24.1%

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

What does housing look like?

14,207

Total Housing Units

9,339

Occupied Units

4,868

Vacant Units

2.27

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 61.2%
Renter 38.8%

$321,700

Median Home Value

+30% vs state

$1,004

Median Rent

1995

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

-3.2%

YoY Change (2024)

294

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+194%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 37862 have decreased 3.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +194% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +7.4% 186
2021 +21.4% 225
2022 +28.6% 290
2023 +5.0% 304
2024 -3.2% 294

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 949 business establishments in ZIP 37862, employing approximately 12,352 people with a combined annual payroll of $481,317,000.

949

Businesses

12,352

Employees

$481.3M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 238 25.1%
Accommodation and food services 139 14.7%
Health care and social assistance 94 9.9%
Other services (except public administration) 77 8.1%
Real estate and rental and leasing 76 8.0%
Construction 62 6.5%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 55 5.8%
Finance and insurance 53 5.6%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 44 4.6%
Manufacturing 30 3.2%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 27 2.9%
Information 17 1.8%
Transportation and warehousing 15 1.6%
Wholesale trade 12 1.3%
Educational services 5 0.5%
Management of companies and enterprises 4 0.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 37862 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 37862 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 37862 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 37862 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
37863 Pigeon Forge, TN 6,569 2.9 mi
37865 Seymour, TN 20,912 8.7 mi
37876 Sevierville, TN 29,246 9.6 mi
37738 Gatlinburg, TN 5,288 10.7 mi

More ZIP Codes in Sevier County

37876 standard
Sevierville, TN
Pop: 29,246
37865 standard
Seymour, TN
Pop: 20,912
37764 standard
Kodak, TN
Pop: 9,258
37863 standard
Pigeon Forge, TN
Pop: 6,569
37738 standard
Gatlinburg, TN
Pop: 5,288

Related Areas

Sevier County Sevierville, TN Tennessee

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 37862 in? ▼
ZIP code 37862 (Sevierville) is located in Sevier County, Tennessee. Sevier County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/sevier-tn.
What is the population of ZIP code 37862? ▼
ZIP code 37862 in Sevierville, TN has a population of 20,934 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 37862? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 37862 is $59,792, which is 22% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 37862? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 37862 is $321,700, which is 16% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 37862? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 37862 is White at 77.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 19.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 37862? ▼
ZIP code 37862 has 949 business establishments employing approximately 12,352 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 37862? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 37862 are: Retail trade (238), Accommodation and food services (139), Health care and social assistance (94). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 37862? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 37862 decreased by 3.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 194%. 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 37862? ▼
In ZIP code 37862, 55.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 24.1% 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 37862? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 37862 is 22.7 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 37862? ▼
In ZIP code 37862, approximately 61.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 38.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 37862? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 37862 is 15.3% 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.