ZIP Code 37871
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Strawberry Plains · Jefferson County · Tennessee
- Population
- 9,134
- Median income
- $70,938
- Median home value
- $210,700
- Bachelor's or higher
- 17.7%
- Land area
- 102.9 sq mi
89/sq mi
▼ 7% vs US
higher than 48% of US ZIPs
▼ 24% vs US
higher than 47% of US ZIPs
Median age 41.9
New York
ZIP code 37871 in Strawberry Plains, Tennessee has a population of 9,134. The median household income is $70,938, which is 7% below the national average. Median home value is $210,700, 24% below the US average. 17.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 37871 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 102.9 square miles in Strawberry Plains, Jefferson County, Tennessee. The area is home to 9,134 residents, producing a population density of 89 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 37871 against Tennessee and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 37871 sits at $70,938 (7% above the Tennessee average), while per-capita income is $33,342. The poverty rate stands at 8.3% and the unemployment rate at 1.6%. On housing, the median home value is $210,700 (15% below the state average) with median rent at $758 per month, and 74.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 37871 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 17.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.9, and the average commute is 29 minutes. We also surface 7 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 4 additional ZIPs sharing Jefferson County, so you can benchmark 37871 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 37871
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 37871.
- Construction
Construction
27 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
17 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
15 establishments
- Manufacturing 7
Manufacturing
7 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 5
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
5 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 37871, Strawberry Plains, 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
9,134
Population
102.9
Area (sq mi)
89
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 37871?
41.9
Median Age
46.3%
Male
53.7%
Female
0.3%
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?
$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
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?
3,989
Total Housing Units
3,700
Occupied Units
289
Vacant Units
2.68
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$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.
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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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