Talbott, TN · standard
ZIP Code 37877
Hamblen County, Tennessee - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 8,464
- 127/sq mi High-density area
- $77,624
- Median income Near-median income area
- $234,900
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 25.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Talbott pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 41%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 46%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 127
- people per sq mi
- 83%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 37877 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 37877 (Talbott, TN) rose +8.3% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 248.1 in 2023 to 268.7 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 37877 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Talbott, Hamblen County, Tennessee, home to 8,464 residents across 66.8 square miles, a density of 127 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 37877 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $77,624 (17% above the average Tennessee ZIP), while per-capita income is $34,665. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 7.2% and unemployment is 1.5%. Median home value is $234,900 (5% below the average Tennessee ZIP) and median rent is $1,020; 83.3% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 25.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.2, and the average commute is 27 minutes. The page also surfaces 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 4 more in Hamblen County, so 37877 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 37877
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Talbott, TN
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 37877.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
18 establishments
- Construction
Construction
15 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
13 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
10 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
9 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 37877, Talbott, 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
8,464
Population
66.8
Area (sq mi)
127
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 37877?
44.2
Median Age
49.8%
Male
50.2%
Female
2.6%
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?
$77,624
Median Household Income
+17% vs state ZIP avg
$34,665
Per Capita Income
7.2%
Poverty Rate
1.5%
Unemployment Rate
26.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 37877 ranks among Tennessee ZIPs
Talbott, 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)
$77,624 Top 25% higher than 75% 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
3,931housing units
3,931
Total Housing Units
3,784
Occupied Units
147
Vacant Units
2.43
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$234,900
Median Home Value
-5% vs state ZIP avg
$1,020
Median Rent
1987
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
+8.3%
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 37877 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 37814
Morristown (37814)
33,071 residents
- 37813
Morristown (37813)
17,444 residents
- 37760 12,931
Jefferson City (37760)
12,931 residents
- 37877 8,464
Talbott (37877)
8,464 residents
- 37861 8,340
Rutledge (37861)
8,340 residents
- 37890 6,668
White Pine (37890)
6,668 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 37877 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 37877 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 37877
Talbott (37877)
$77,624 median income
- 37760
Jefferson City (37760)
$66,190 median income
- 37890
White Pine (37890)
$59,355 median income
- 37814
Morristown (37814)
$55,650 median income
- 37861
Rutledge (37861)
$52,265 median income
- 37813
Morristown (37813)
$48,011 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 37877 ranks the highest of 6 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 37877, 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 (8,464 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 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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