ZIP Code 37872

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Sunbright · Morgan County · Tennessee

Population
2,041

8/sq mi

Median income
$58,906

▼ 23% vs US

higher than 27% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$144,600

▼ 48% vs US

higher than 24% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
7.3%

Median age 46.9

Land area
248.9 sq mi

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ZIP code 37872 in Sunbright, Tennessee has a population of 2,041. The median household income is $58,906, which is 23% below the national average. Median home value is $144,600, 48% below the US average. 7.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 37872 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 248.9 square miles in Sunbright, Morgan County, Tennessee. The area is home to 2,041 residents, producing a population density of 8 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 37872 against Tennessee and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 37872 sits at $58,906 (11% below the Tennessee average), while per-capita income is $33,654. The poverty rate stands at 21.9% and the unemployment rate at 1.6%. On housing, the median home value is $144,600 (42% below the state average) with median rent at $1,066 per month, and 75.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 37872 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 7.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46.9, and the average commute is . We also surface 6 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Morgan County, so you can benchmark 37872 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 37872

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 37872.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 37872, Sunbright, 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

2,041

Population

248.9

Area (sq mi)

8

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 37872?

46.9

Median Age

53.3%

Male

46.7%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 95.0%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.0%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

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?

$58,906

Median Household Income

-11% vs state

$33,654

Per Capita Income

21.9%

Poverty Rate

1.6%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 48.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 7.3%

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

What does housing look like?

1,017

Total Housing Units

851

Occupied Units

166

Vacant Units

2.76

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 75.2%
Renter 24.8%

$144,600

Median Home Value

-42% vs state

$1,066

Median Rent

1980

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 19 business establishments in ZIP 37872, employing approximately 253 people with a combined annual payroll of $14,980,000.

19

Businesses

253

Employees

$15.0M

Annual Payroll

3

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 5 26.3%
Construction 4 21.1%
Other services (except public administration) 3 15.8%

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 37872 vs 37732 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
37732 Elgin, TN 139 4.6 mi
37852 Robbins, TN 2,558 5.4 mi
37770 Lancing, TN 2,646 8.1 mi
37733 Rugby, TN 64 6.8 mi
38504 Allardt, TN 901 9.7 mi
37755 Helenwood, TN 3,688 12.0 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 37872 in?
ZIP code 37872 (Sunbright) is located in Morgan County, Tennessee. Morgan County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/morgan-tn.
What is the population of ZIP code 37872?
ZIP code 37872 in Sunbright, TN has a population of 2,041 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 37872?
The median household income in ZIP 37872 is $58,906, which is 23% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 37872?
The median home value in ZIP 37872 is $144,600, which is 48% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 37872?
The largest racial group in ZIP 37872 is White at 95.0%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 37872?
ZIP code 37872 has 19 business establishments employing approximately 253 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 37872?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 37872 are: Retail trade (5), Construction (4), Other services (except public administration) (3). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 37872?
In ZIP code 37872, 48.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 7.3% 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 37872?
In ZIP code 37872, approximately 75.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 24.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 37872?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 37872 is 21.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Sunbright, TN

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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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