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Pigeon Forge, TN · standard

ZIP Code 37863

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

6,569
138/sq mi
$53,191
Median income
$284,100
Median home value
15.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Pigeon Forge pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with above-median home values, in a rural, mixed-tenure area.

19th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 36%
home value, US ZIPs
138
people per sq mi
47%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 37863 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 37863 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Pigeon Forge, Sevier County, Tennessee, home to 6,569 residents across 47.6 square miles, a density of 138 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 37863 reports a modest median household income of $53,191 (20% below the Tennessee average), while per-capita income is $25,488. The poverty rate stands at 19.8% and the unemployment rate at 3.6%. Housing costs here run $284,100 for a typical home value (15% above the state average), with rent averaging $1,039 a month; 47.3% of homes are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 15.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 32.8, and the average commute is 21 minutes. Beyond these figures, 3 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 5 more sharing Sevier County, letting you compare 37863 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 37863

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Pigeon Forge, TN

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 37863.

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 37863, Pigeon Forge, 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

6,569

Population

47.6

Area (sq mi)

138

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 37863?

32.8

Median Age

54.5%

Male

45.5%

Female

26.1%

Foreign-Born

White 60.2%
African American 1.3%
Asian 1.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 16.0%
Hispanic or Latino 33.1%

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?

$53,191

Median Household Income

-20% vs state

$25,488

Per Capita Income

19.8%

Poverty Rate

3.6%

Unemployment Rate

20.9 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 37863 ranks nationally

Pigeon Forge, TN household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$53,191 19th percentile higher than 19% 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 53.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 15.1%

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

What does housing look like?

5,451

Total Housing Units

2,464

Occupied Units

2,987

Vacant Units

2.65

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 47.3%
Renter 52.7%

$284,100

Median Home Value

+15% vs state

$1,039

Median Rent

1994

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

+6.3%

YoY Change (2024)

331

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+231%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 37863 have increased 6.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +231% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +8.2% 199
2021 +28.3% 256
2022 +41.4% 362
2023 -13.9% 311
2024 +6.3% 331

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 621 business establishments in ZIP 37863, employing approximately 13,587 people with a combined annual payroll of $463,720,000.

621

Businesses

13,587

Employees

$463.7M

Annual Payroll

14

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Accommodation and food services 224 36.1%
Retail trade 153 24.6%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 47 7.6%
Real estate and rental and leasing 43 6.9%
Other services (except public administration) 31 5.0%
Manufacturing 23 3.7%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 22 3.5%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 19 3.1%
Construction 15 2.4%
Finance and insurance 14 2.3%
Health care and social assistance 12 1.9%
Transportation and warehousing 6 1.0%
Wholesale trade 5 0.8%
Information 4 0.6%

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 37863 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 37863 ranks #3 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 37863 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 37863 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
37862 Sevierville, TN 20,934 2.9 mi
37876 Sevierville, TN 29,246 7.2 mi
37738 Gatlinburg, TN 5,288 9.4 mi

More ZIP Codes in Sevier County

37876 standard
Sevierville, TN
Pop: 29,246
37862 standard
Sevierville, TN
Pop: 20,934
37865 standard
Seymour, TN
Pop: 20,912
37764 standard
Kodak, TN
Pop: 9,258
37738 standard
Gatlinburg, TN
Pop: 5,288

Related Areas

Sevier County Pigeon Forge, TN Tennessee

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 37863 in? ▼
ZIP code 37863 (Pigeon Forge) 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 37863? ▼
ZIP code 37863 in Pigeon Forge, TN has a population of 6,569 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 37863? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 37863 is $53,191, which is 30% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 37863? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 37863 is $284,100, which is 2% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 37863? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 37863 is White at 60.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 33.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 37863? ▼
ZIP code 37863 has 621 business establishments employing approximately 13,587 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 37863? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 37863 are: Accommodation and food services (224), Retail trade (153), Arts, entertainment, and recreation (47). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 37863? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 37863 increased by 6.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 231%. 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 37863? ▼
In ZIP code 37863, 53.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 15.1% 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 37863? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 37863 is 20.9 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 37863? ▼
In ZIP code 37863, approximately 47.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 52.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 37863? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 37863 is 19.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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