PlainZIP

Strawberry Plains, TN · standard

ZIP Code 37871

Jefferson County, Tennessee - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

9,134
89/sq mi
$70,938
Median income
$210,700
Median home value
17.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Strawberry Plains pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

48th pct
household income, US ZIPs
47th pct
home value, US ZIPs
89
people per sq mi
74%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 37871 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 37871 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Strawberry Plains, Jefferson County, Tennessee, home to 9,134 residents across 102.9 square miles, a density of 89 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 37871 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $70,938 (7% above the Tennessee average), while per-capita income is $33,342. Local economic indicators show a 8.3% poverty rate alongside 1.6% unemployment. The typical home here is valued at $210,700 (15% below the state average); renters pay a median of $758 monthly, and 74.4% of units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 17.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.9, and the average commute is 29 minutes. Beyond these figures, 7 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 4 more sharing Jefferson County, letting you compare 37871 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

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 37871

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Strawberry Plains, TN

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 37871.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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 37871, Strawberry Plains, 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

9,134

Population

102.9

Area (sq mi)

89

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 37871?

41.9

Median Age

46.3%

Male

53.7%

Female

0.3%

Foreign-Born

White 94.1%
African American 0.5%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.3%
Hispanic or Latino 3.5%

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?

$70,938

Median Household Income

+7% vs state

$33,342

Per Capita Income

8.3%

Poverty Rate

1.6%

Unemployment Rate

28.9 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 37871 ranks nationally

Strawberry Plains, TN household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$70,938 48th percentile higher than 48% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 58.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 17.7%

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

What does housing look like?

3,989

Total Housing Units

3,700

Occupied Units

289

Vacant Units

2.68

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 74.4%
Renter 25.6%

$210,700

Median Home Value

-15% vs state

$758

Median Rent

1988

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

+8.8%

YoY Change (2024)

283

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+183%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 37871 have increased 8.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +183% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +7.0% 159
2021 +19.5% 190
2022 +22.0% 232
2023 +12.3% 261
2024 +8.8% 283

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 93 business establishments in ZIP 37871, employing approximately 453 people with a combined annual payroll of $22,382,000.

93

Businesses

453

Employees

$22.4M

Annual Payroll

9

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 27 29.0%
Other services (except public administration) 17 18.3%
Retail trade 15 16.1%
Manufacturing 7 7.5%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 5 5.4%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 4 4.3%
Health care and social assistance 4 4.3%
Transportation and warehousing 3 3.2%
Real estate and rental and leasing 3 3.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 37871 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 37871 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 37871 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 37871 ranks #4 of 8 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
37806 Mascot, TN 2,868 3.7 mi
37709 Blaine, TN 3,732 8.0 mi
37924 Knoxville, TN 11,259 7.0 mi
37764 Kodak, TN 9,258 6.4 mi
37820 New Market, TN 7,495 6.8 mi
37914 Knoxville, TN 19,663 8.3 mi
37721 Corryton, TN 12,733 9.1 mi

More ZIP Codes in Jefferson County

37725 standard
Dandridge, TN
Pop: 16,919
37760 standard
Jefferson City, TN
Pop: 12,931
37820 standard
New Market, TN
Pop: 7,495
37890 standard
White Pine, TN
Pop: 6,668

Related Areas

Jefferson County Strawberry Plains, TN Tennessee

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 37871 in? ▼
ZIP code 37871 (Strawberry Plains) is located in Jefferson County, Tennessee. Jefferson County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/jefferson-tn.
What is the population of ZIP code 37871? ▼
ZIP code 37871 in Strawberry Plains, TN has a population of 9,134 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 37871? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 37871 is $70,938, which is 7% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 37871? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 37871 is $210,700, which is 24% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 37871? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 37871 is White at 94.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 37871? ▼
ZIP code 37871 has 93 business establishments employing approximately 453 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 37871? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 37871 are: Construction (27), Other services (except public administration) (17), Retail trade (15). There are 9 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 37871? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 37871 increased by 8.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 183%. 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 37871? ▼
In ZIP code 37871, 58.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 17.7% 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 37871? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 37871 is 28.9 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 37871? ▼
In ZIP code 37871, approximately 74.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 25.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 37871? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 37871 is 8.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.