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 High-density area
- $88,231
- Median income Above-median income area
- $312,600
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 24.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 37865 (Seymour, TN) rose +2.8% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 274.2 in 2023 to 281.9 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Tennessee ZIP), while per-capita income is $43,259. The poverty rate is 8.9%, with unemployment at 3.2%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $312,600 (26% above the average Tennessee ZIP), while 82.5% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,351.
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. The page also surfaces 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 5 more in Sevier County, so 37865 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 37865
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Seymour, TN
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 37865.
- Construction
Construction
50 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
49 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
47 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
42 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
30 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 37865?
42.2
Median Age
49.7%
Male
50.3%
Female
2.2%
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?
$88,231
Median Household Income
+33% vs state ZIP avg
$43,259
Per Capita Income
8.9%
Poverty Rate
3.2%
Unemployment Rate
29.0 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 37865 ranks among Tennessee ZIPs
Seymour, 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)
$88,231 Top 14% higher than 86% 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
10,341housing units
10,341
Total Housing Units
9,687
Occupied Units
654
Vacant Units
2.59
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$312,600
Median Home Value
+26% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 37920
Knoxville (37920)
39,087 residents
- 37862
Sevierville (37862)
20,934 residents
- 37865
Seymour (37865)
20,912 residents
- 37914
Knoxville (37914)
19,663 residents
- 37764 9,258
Kodak (37764)
9,258 residents
- 37886 4,418
Walland (37886)
4,418 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 37865 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 37865 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
- 37886
Walland (37886)
$82,009 median income
- 37764
Kodak (37764)
$70,989 median income
- 37920
Knoxville (37920)
$66,362 median income
- 37914
Knoxville (37914)
$59,856 median income
- 37862
Sevierville (37862)
$59,792 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 37865, 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 (20,912 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 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.
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