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Seymour, TN · standard

ZIP Code 37865

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

20,912
114/sq mi
$88,231
Median income
$312,600
Median home value
24.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 29%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 32%
home value, US ZIPs
114
people per sq mi
83%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 37865 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 37865 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Seymour, Sevier County, Tennessee, with 20,912 residents across 183.0 square miles, a density of 114 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 37865 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $88,231 (33% above the Tennessee average), while per-capita income is $43,259. Local economic indicators show a 8.9% poverty rate alongside 3.2% unemployment. Housing costs here run $312,600 for a typical home value (26% above the state average), with rent averaging $1,351 a month; 82.5% of homes are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 24.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.2, and the average commute is 29 minutes. Beyond these figures, 5 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 5 more sharing Sevier County, letting you compare 37865 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 37865

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Seymour, TN

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 37865.

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 37865, Seymour, 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

20,912

Population

183.0

Area (sq mi)

114

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 37865?

42.2

Median Age

49.7%

Male

50.3%

Female

2.2%

Foreign-Born

White 96.5%
African American 0.1%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.4%
Hispanic or Latino 1.3%

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?

$88,231

Median Household Income

+33% vs state

$43,259

Per Capita Income

8.9%

Poverty Rate

3.2%

Unemployment Rate

29.0 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 37865 ranks nationally

Seymour, TN household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$88,231 Top 29% higher than 71% 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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $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 59.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 24.7%

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

What does housing look like?

10,341

Total Housing Units

9,687

Occupied Units

654

Vacant Units

2.59

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 82.5%
Renter 17.5%

$312,600

Median Home Value

+26% vs state

$1,351

Median Rent

1993

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

+2.8%

YoY Change (2024)

282

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+182%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 37865 have increased 2.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +182% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +6.5% 172
2021 +18.1% 203
2022 +21.6% 246
2023 +11.3% 274
2024 +2.8% 282

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 329 business establishments in ZIP 37865, employing approximately 2,663 people with a combined annual payroll of $91,932,000.

329

Businesses

2,663

Employees

$91.9M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 50 15.2%
Retail trade 49 14.9%
Other services (except public administration) 47 14.3%
Health care and social assistance 42 12.8%
Accommodation and food services 30 9.1%
Finance and insurance 24 7.3%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 23 7.0%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 22 6.7%
Real estate and rental and leasing 17 5.2%
Transportation and warehousing 6 1.8%
Wholesale trade 5 1.5%
Manufacturing 4 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 4 1.2%
Information 3 0.9%
Educational services 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 37865 vs 37886 →

ZIP 37865 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 37865 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 37865 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 37865 ranks the highest of 6 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
37886 Walland, TN 4,418 8.0 mi
37920 Knoxville, TN 39,087 7.9 mi
37914 Knoxville, TN 19,663 9.6 mi
37862 Sevierville, TN 20,934 8.7 mi
37764 Kodak, TN 9,258 10.9 mi

More ZIP Codes in Sevier County

37876 standard
Sevierville, TN
Pop: 29,246
37862 standard
Sevierville, TN
Pop: 20,934
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 Seymour, TN Tennessee

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 37865 in? ▼
ZIP code 37865 (Seymour) 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 37865? ▼
ZIP code 37865 in Seymour, TN has a population of 20,912 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 37865? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 37865 is $88,231, which is 16% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 37865? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 37865 is $312,600, which is 12% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 37865? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 37865 is White at 96.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 37865? ▼
ZIP code 37865 has 329 business establishments employing approximately 2,663 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 37865? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 37865 are: Construction (50), Retail trade (49), Other services (except public administration) (47). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 37865? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 37865 increased by 2.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 182%. 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 37865? ▼
In ZIP code 37865, 59.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 24.7% 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 37865? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 37865 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 37865? ▼
In ZIP code 37865, approximately 82.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 17.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 37865? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 37865 is 8.9% 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.