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 Moderate-density area
- $70,938
- Median income Near-median income area
- $210,700
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 17.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 37871 (Strawberry Plains, TN) rose +8.8% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 260.6 in 2023 to 283.5 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Tennessee ZIP), while per-capita income is $33,342. The poverty rate is 8.3%, with unemployment at 1.6%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $210,700 (15% below the average Tennessee ZIP) and median rent is $758; 74.4% of occupied homes 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. The page also surfaces 7 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 4 more in Jefferson County, so 37871 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 37871
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Strawberry Plains, TN
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 + 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
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 ZIP avg
$33,342
Per Capita Income
8.3%
Poverty Rate
1.6%
Unemployment Rate
28.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 37871 ranks among Tennessee ZIPs
Strawberry Plains, 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)
$70,938 Top 33% higher than 67% of 593 Tennessee ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
3,989housing units
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 ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 37871 vs 37806 →
ZIP 37871 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 37914
Knoxville (37914)
19,663 residents
- 37721
Corryton (37721)
12,733 residents
- 37924
Knoxville (37924)
11,259 residents
- 37764
Kodak (37764)
9,258 residents
- 37871
Strawberry Plains (37871)
9,134 residents
- 37820 7,495
New Market (37820)
7,495 residents
- 37709 3,732
Blaine (37709)
3,732 residents
- 37806 2,868
Mascot (37806)
2,868 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 37871 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 37871 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 37924
Knoxville (37924)
$80,112 median income
- 37709
Blaine (37709)
$75,799 median income
- 37764
Kodak (37764)
$70,989 median income
- 37871
Strawberry Plains (37871)
$70,938 median income
- 37820
New Market (37820)
$66,616 median income
- 37721
Corryton (37721)
$64,892 median income
- 37914
Knoxville (37914)
$59,856 median income
- 37806
Mascot (37806)
$59,605 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 37871, 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 (9,134 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 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.
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