ZIP Code 37877

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Talbott · Hamblen County · Tennessee

Population
8,464

127/sq mi

Median income
$77,624

▲ 2% vs US

higher than 59% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$234,900

▼ 16% vs US

higher than 54% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
25.2%

Median age 44.2

Land area
66.8 sq mi

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ZIP code 37877 in Talbott, Tennessee has a population of 8,464. The median household income is $77,624, which is 2% above the national average. Median home value is $234,900, 16% below the US average. 25.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 37877 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 66.8 square miles in Talbott, Hamblen County, Tennessee. The area is home to 8,464 residents, producing a population density of 127 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 37877 against Tennessee and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 37877 sits at $77,624 (17% above the Tennessee average), while per-capita income is $34,665. The poverty rate stands at 7.2% and the unemployment rate at 1.5%. On housing, the median home value is $234,900 (5% below the state average) with median rent at $1,020 per month, and 83.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 37877 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 25.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.2, and the average commute is 27 minutes. We also surface 5 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 4 additional ZIPs sharing Hamblen County, so you can benchmark 37877 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 37877

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 37877.

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 37877, Talbott, 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

8,464

Population

66.8

Area (sq mi)

127

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 37877?

44.2

Median Age

49.8%

Male

50.2%

Female

2.6%

Foreign-Born

White 94.3%
African American 0.9%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.1%
Hispanic or Latino 2.8%

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?

$77,624

Median Household Income

+17% vs state

$34,665

Per Capita Income

7.2%

Poverty Rate

1.5%

Unemployment Rate

26.6 min

Mean Commute Time

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 60.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 25.2%

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

What does housing look like?

3,931

Total Housing Units

3,784

Occupied Units

147

Vacant Units

2.43

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 83.3%
Renter 16.7%

$234,900

Median Home Value

-5% vs state

$1,020

Median Rent

1987

Median Year Built

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

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+8.3%

YoY Change (2024)

269

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+169%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 37877 have increased 8.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +169% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.4% 164
2021 +20.6% 197
2022 +22.4% 242
2023 +2.7% 248
2024 +8.3% 269

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 88 business establishments in ZIP 37877, employing approximately 477 people with a combined annual payroll of $22,053,000.

88

Businesses

477

Employees

$22.1M

Annual Payroll

9

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Other services (except public administration) 18 20.4%
Construction 15 17.1%
Health care and social assistance 13 14.8%
Retail trade 10 11.4%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 9 10.2%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 8 9.1%
Finance and insurance 4 4.5%
Wholesale trade 3 3.4%
Accommodation and food services 3 3.4%

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 37877 vs 37760 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
37760 Jefferson City, TN 12,931 4.4 mi
37814 Morristown, TN 33,071 7.1 mi
37813 Morristown, TN 17,444 7.9 mi
37890 White Pine, TN 6,668 7.8 mi
37861 Rutledge, TN 8,340 9.0 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 37877 in?
ZIP code 37877 (Talbott) is located in Hamblen County, Tennessee. Hamblen County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/hamblen-tn.
What is the population of ZIP code 37877?
ZIP code 37877 in Talbott, TN has a population of 8,464 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 37877?
The median household income in ZIP 37877 is $77,624, which is 2% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 37877?
The median home value in ZIP 37877 is $234,900, which is 16% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 37877?
The largest racial group in ZIP 37877 is White at 94.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 37877?
ZIP code 37877 has 88 business establishments employing approximately 477 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 37877?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 37877 are: Other services (except public administration) (18), Construction (15), Health care and social assistance (13). There are 9 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 37877?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 37877 increased by 8.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 169%. 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 37877?
In ZIP code 37877, 60.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 25.2% 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 37877?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 37877 is 26.6 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 37877?
In ZIP code 37877, approximately 83.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 16.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 37877?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 37877 is 7.2% 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 Talbott, 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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