Speedwell, TN · standard
ZIP Code 37870
Claiborne County, Tennessee - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 4,580
- 21/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $55,516
- Median income Below-median income area
- $126,400
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 11.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Speedwell pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 22nd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 19th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 21
- people per sq mi
- 83%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 37870 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 37870 (Speedwell, TN) rose +4.9% from 2023 to 2024.
ZIP code 37870 covers 216.0 square miles in Speedwell, Claiborne County, Tennessee (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 4,580 residents on file, a density of 21 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 37870 reports a modest median household income of $55,516 (16% below the average Tennessee ZIP), while per-capita income is $25,313. The poverty rate is 12.9%, with unemployment at 4.3%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $126,400 (49% below the average Tennessee ZIP), and median rent is $933; owner occupancy is 82.9%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 11.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46.6, and the average commute is 40 minutes. The page also surfaces 7 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Claiborne County, so 37870 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 37870
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Speedwell, TN
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 37870.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
8 establishments
- Construction
Construction
6 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
4 establishments
- Manufacturing 3
Manufacturing
3 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 3
Health care and social assistance
3 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 37870, Speedwell, 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
4,580
Population
216.0
Area (sq mi)
21
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 37870?
46.6
Median Age
56.4%
Male
43.6%
Female
0.0%
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?
$55,516
Median Household Income
-16% vs state ZIP avg
$25,313
Per Capita Income
12.9%
Poverty Rate
4.3%
Unemployment Rate
39.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 37870 ranks among Tennessee ZIPs
Speedwell, 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)
$55,516 35th percentile higher than 35% 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
2,269housing units
2,269
Total Housing Units
1,653
Occupied Units
616
Vacant Units
2.65
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$126,400
Median Home Value
-49% vs state ZIP avg
$933
Median Rent
1988
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 34 business establishments in ZIP 37870, employing approximately 312 people with a combined annual payroll of $10,291,000.
34
Businesses
312
Employees
$10.3M
Annual Payroll
6
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 8 | 23.5% |
| Construction | 6 | 17.6% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 4 | 11.8% |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 8.8% |
| Health care and social assistance | 3 | 8.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 3 | 8.8% |
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 37870 vs 37866 →
ZIP 37870 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 37825
New Tazewell (37825)
8,399 residents
- 37870
Speedwell (37870)
4,580 residents
- 37724 2,874
Cumberland Gap (37724)
2,874 residents
- 37866 1,699
Sharps Chapel (37866)
1,699 residents
- 37715 1,000
Clairfield (37715)
1,000 residents
- 40940 478
Frakes (40940)
478 residents
- 37730 59
Eagan (37730)
59 residents
- 37851 36
Pruden (37851)
36 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 37870 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 37870 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 37866
Sharps Chapel (37866)
$77,091 median income
- 37870
Speedwell (37870)
$55,516 median income
- 37825
New Tazewell (37825)
$49,625 median income
- 37730
Eagan (37730)
$44,688 median income
- 37724
Cumberland Gap (37724)
$31,941 median income
- 37715 $26,413
Clairfield (37715)
$26,413 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 37870 ranks #2 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 37870, 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 (4,580 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 37870 in?
ZIP code 37870 (Speedwell) is located in Claiborne County, Tennessee. Claiborne County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/claiborne-tn.
What is the population of ZIP code 37870?
ZIP code 37870 in Speedwell, TN has a population of 4,580 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 37870?
The median household income in ZIP 37870 is $55,516, which is 27% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 37870?
The median home value in ZIP 37870 is $126,400, which is 55% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 37870?
The largest racial group in ZIP 37870 is White at 97.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 37870?
ZIP code 37870 has 34 business establishments employing approximately 312 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 37870?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 37870 are: Retail trade (8), Construction (6), Transportation and warehousing (4). There are 6 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 37870?
In ZIP code 37870, 51.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 11.0% 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 37870?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 37870 is 39.9 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 37870?
In ZIP code 37870, approximately 82.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 17.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 37870?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 37870 is 12.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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