ZIP Code 37866

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Sharps Chapel · Union County · Tennessee

Population
1,699

12/sq mi

Median income
$77,091

▲ 1% vs US

higher than 58% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$279,000

▲ 0% vs US

higher than 63% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
19.0%

Median age 44.5

Land area
137.0 sq mi

New York

ZIP code 37866 in Sharps Chapel, Tennessee has a population of 1,699. The median household income is $77,091, which is 1% above the national average. Median home value is $279,000, 0% above the US average. 19.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 37866 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 137.0 square miles in Sharps Chapel, Union County, Tennessee. The area is home to 1,699 residents, producing a population density of 12 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 37866 against Tennessee and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 37866 sits at $77,091 (16% above the Tennessee average), while per-capita income is $38,942. The poverty rate stands at 10.9% and the unemployment rate at 3.9%. On housing, the median home value is $279,000 (13% above the state average) with median rent at $812 per month, and 93.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 37866 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 19.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.5, and the average commute is . We also surface 3 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 2 additional ZIPs sharing Union County, so you can benchmark 37866 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 →

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 37866, Sharps Chapel, 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

1,699

Population

137.0

Area (sq mi)

12

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 37866?

44.5

Median Age

52.0%

Male

48.0%

Female

0.7%

Foreign-Born

White 93.4%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.8%
Hispanic or Latino 4.2%

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?

$77,091

Median Household Income

+16% vs state

$38,942

Per Capita Income

10.9%

Poverty Rate

3.9%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 60.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 19.0%

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

What does housing look like?

1,404

Total Housing Units

1,027

Occupied Units

377

Vacant Units

2.40

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 93.9%
Renter 6.1%

$279,000

Median Home Value

+13% vs state

$812

Median Rent

2003

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 12 business establishments in ZIP 37866, employing approximately 41 people with a combined annual payroll of $2,554,000.

12

Businesses

41

Employees

$2.6M

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

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 37866 vs 37807 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
37807 Maynardville, TN 9,923 6.2 mi
37870 Speedwell, TN 4,580 8.2 mi
37779 Luttrell, TN 3,978 10.6 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 37866 in?
ZIP code 37866 (Sharps Chapel) is located in Union County, Tennessee. Union County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/union-tn.
What is the population of ZIP code 37866?
ZIP code 37866 in Sharps Chapel, TN has a population of 1,699 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 37866?
The median household income in ZIP 37866 is $77,091, which is 1% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 37866?
The median home value in ZIP 37866 is $279,000, which is 0% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 37866?
The largest racial group in ZIP 37866 is White at 93.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 37866?
ZIP code 37866 has 12 business establishments employing approximately 41 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 37866?
In ZIP code 37866, 60.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 19.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 37866?
In ZIP code 37866, approximately 93.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 6.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 37866?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 37866 is 10.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Sharps Chapel, TN

Verify and explore additional data for this area using these official government sources.

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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