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 Moderate-density area
- $59,792
- Median income Below-median income area
- $321,700
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 24.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 37862 (Sevierville, TN) fell -3.2% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 304.0 in 2023 to 294.3 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Tennessee ZIP), while per-capita income is $34,694. The poverty rate is 15.3%, with unemployment at 3.9%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $321,700 (30% above the average Tennessee ZIP), while 61.2% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,004.
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. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 5 more in Sevier County, so 37862 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 37862
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Sevierville, TN
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 37862.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
238 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
139 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 94
Health care and social assistance
94 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 77
Other services (except public administration)
77 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing 76
Real estate and rental and leasing
76 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 37862?
44.7
Median Age
51.5%
Male
48.5%
Female
13.3%
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?
$59,792
Median Household Income
-10% vs state ZIP avg
$34,694
Per Capita Income
15.3%
Poverty Rate
3.9%
Unemployment Rate
22.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 37862 ranks among Tennessee ZIPs
Sevierville, 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)
$59,792 46th percentile higher than 46% of 593 Tennessee ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
14,207housing units
14,207
Total Housing Units
9,339
Occupied Units
4,868
Vacant Units
2.27
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$321,700
Median Home Value
+30% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 37876
Sevierville (37876)
29,246 residents
- 37862
Sevierville (37862)
20,934 residents
- 37865
Seymour (37865)
20,912 residents
- 37863 6,569
Pigeon Forge (37863)
6,569 residents
- 37738 5,288
Gatlinburg (37738)
5,288 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 37862 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 37862 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 37865
Seymour (37865)
$88,231 median income
- 37862
Sevierville (37862)
$59,792 median income
- 37876
Sevierville (37876)
$58,277 median income
- 37738
Gatlinburg (37738)
$57,330 median income
- 37863
Pigeon Forge (37863)
$53,191 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 37862, 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 (20,934 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 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.
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