Sneedville, TN · standard
ZIP Code 37869
Hancock County, Tennessee - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 5,031
- 14/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $39,331
- Median income Below-median income area
- $160,100
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 10.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Sneedville pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 5th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 30th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 14
- people per sq mi
- 72%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 37869 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 37869 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Sneedville, Hancock County, Tennessee, home to 5,031 residents across 349.4 square miles, a density of 14 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 37869 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $39,331 (41% below the average Tennessee ZIP), while per-capita income is $23,088. The poverty rate is 31.2%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $160,100 (35% below the average Tennessee ZIP), and median rent is $610; owner occupancy is 71.5%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 10.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.8, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 1 more in Hancock County, so 37869 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 37869
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Sneedville, TN
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 37869.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
15 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
8 establishments
- Construction 4
Construction
4 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing 4
Transportation and warehousing
4 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing 4
Real estate and rental and leasing
4 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 37869, Sneedville, 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
5,031
Population
349.4
Area (sq mi)
14
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 37869?
38.8
Median Age
50.4%
Male
49.6%
Female
2.0%
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?
$39,331
Median Household Income
-41% vs state ZIP avg
$23,088
Per Capita Income
31.2%
Poverty Rate
5.6%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 37869 ranks among Tennessee ZIPs
Sneedville, 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)
$39,331 7th percentile higher than 7% of 593 Tennessee ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Tennessee ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
2,547housing units
2,547
Total Housing Units
2,069
Occupied Units
478
Vacant Units
2.48
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$160,100
Median Home Value
-35% vs state ZIP avg
$610
Median Rent
1983
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 54 business establishments in ZIP 37869, employing approximately 457 people with a combined annual payroll of $15,821,000.
54
Businesses
457
Employees
$15.8M
Annual Payroll
9
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 15 | 27.8% |
| Health care and social assistance | 8 | 14.8% |
| Construction | 4 | 7.4% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 4 | 7.4% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 4 | 7.4% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 4 | 7.4% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 4 | 7.4% |
| Finance and insurance | 3 | 5.6% |
| Accommodation and food services | 3 | 5.6% |
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 37869 vs 37881 →
ZIP 37869 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 37869
Sneedville (37869)
5,031 residents
- 24281
Rose Hill (24281)
2,487 residents
- 37881
Thorn Hill (37881)
2,291 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 37869 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 37869 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 24281
Rose Hill (24281)
$46,806 median income
- 37869
Sneedville (37869)
$39,331 median income
- 37881
Thorn Hill (37881)
$37,443 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 37869 ranks #2 of 3 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 37869, 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 (5,031 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 37869 in?
ZIP code 37869 (Sneedville) is located in Hancock County, Tennessee. Hancock County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/hancock-tn.
What is the population of ZIP code 37869?
ZIP code 37869 in Sneedville, TN has a population of 5,031 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 37869?
The median household income in ZIP 37869 is $39,331, which is 48% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 37869?
The median home value in ZIP 37869 is $160,100, which is 42% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 37869?
The largest racial group in ZIP 37869 is White at 95.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 37869?
ZIP code 37869 has 54 business establishments employing approximately 457 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 37869?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 37869 are: Retail trade (15), Health care and social assistance (8), Construction (4). There are 9 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 37869?
In ZIP code 37869, 50.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 10.7% 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 37869?
In ZIP code 37869, approximately 71.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 28.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 37869?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 37869 is 31.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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