ZIP Code 37865
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Seymour · Sevier County · Tennessee
- Population
- 20,912
- Median income
- $88,231
- Median home value
- $312,600
- Bachelor's or higher
- 24.7%
- Land area
- 183.0 sq mi
114/sq mi
▲ 16% vs US
higher than 71% of US ZIPs
▲ 12% vs US
higher than 68% of US ZIPs
Median age 42.2
New York
ZIP code 37865 in Seymour, Tennessee has a population of 20,912. The median household income is $88,231, which is 16% above the national average. Median home value is $312,600, 12% above the US average. 24.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 37865 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 183.0 square miles in Seymour, Sevier County, Tennessee. The area is home to 20,912 residents, producing a population density of 114 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 37865 against Tennessee and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 37865 sits at $88,231 (33% above the Tennessee average), while per-capita income is $43,259. The poverty rate stands at 8.9% and the unemployment rate at 3.2%. On housing, the median home value is $312,600 (26% above the state average) with median rent at $1,351 per month, and 82.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 37865 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 24.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.2, and the average commute is 29 minutes. We also surface 5 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 5 additional ZIPs sharing Sevier County, so you can benchmark 37865 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 37865
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
$43,259
Per Capita Income
8.9%
Poverty Rate
3.2%
Unemployment Rate
29.0 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
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
$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.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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