PlainZIP

Townsend, TN · standard

ZIP Code 37882

Blount County, Tennessee - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

2,724
7/sq mi
$69,012
Median income
$344,500
Median home value
34.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Townsend pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

45th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 27%
home value, US ZIPs
7
people per sq mi
80%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 37882 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 37882 covers 412.7 square miles in Townsend, Blount County, Tennessee (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,724 residents on file, a density of 7 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 37882 reports a modest median household income of $69,012 (4% above the Tennessee average), while per-capita income is $58,845. Poverty here runs at 8.9%, with unemployment measured at 4.1%. Housing costs here run $344,500 for a typical home value (39% above the state average), with rent averaging $1,030 a month; 80.0% of homes are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 34.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 61.9, and the average commute is 29 minutes. Beyond these figures, 2 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Blount County, letting you compare 37882 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

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 37882

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Townsend, TN

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 37882.

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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 37882, Townsend, 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

2,724

Population

412.7

Area (sq mi)

7

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 37882?

61.9

Median Age

43.6%

Male

56.4%

Female

0.6%

Foreign-Born

White 92.8%
African American 0.1%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.9%
Hispanic or Latino 1.1%

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?

$69,012

Median Household Income

+4% vs state

$58,845

Per Capita Income

8.9%

Poverty Rate

4.1%

Unemployment Rate

29.3 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 37882 ranks nationally

Townsend, TN household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$69,012 45th percentile higher than 45% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 63.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 34.3%

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

What does housing look like?

2,437

Total Housing Units

1,363

Occupied Units

1,074

Vacant Units

2.14

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 80.0%
Renter 20.0%

$344,500

Median Home Value

+39% vs state

$1,030

Median Rent

1995

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

+12.8%

YoY Change (2024)

345

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+245%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 37882 have increased 12.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +245% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 -2.9% 169
2021 +20.8% 204
2022 +36.6% 279
2023 +9.4% 306
2024 +12.8% 345

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 80 business establishments in ZIP 37882, employing approximately 737 people with a combined annual payroll of $23,920,000.

80

Businesses

737

Employees

$23.9M

Annual Payroll

8

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Accommodation and food services 28 35.0%
Retail trade 13 16.3%
Other services (except public administration) 10 12.5%
Construction 6 7.5%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 5 6.3%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 5 6.3%
Real estate and rental and leasing 4 5.0%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 4 5.0%

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 37882 vs 37878 →

ZIP 37882 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 37882 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 37882 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 37882 ranks #2 of 3 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
37878 Tallassee, TN 514 5.4 mi
37886 Walland, TN 4,418 9.7 mi

More ZIP Codes in Blount County

37803 standard
Maryville, TN
Pop: 31,668
37801 standard
Maryville, TN
Pop: 25,124
37804 standard
Maryville, TN
Pop: 24,682
37777 standard
Louisville, TN
Pop: 11,274
37701 standard
Alcoa, TN
Pop: 6,817
37737 standard
Friendsville, TN
Pop: 5,785

Related Areas

Blount County Townsend, TN Tennessee

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 37882 in? ▼
ZIP code 37882 (Townsend) is located in Blount County, Tennessee. Blount County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/blount-tn.
What is the population of ZIP code 37882? ▼
ZIP code 37882 in Townsend, TN has a population of 2,724 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 37882? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 37882 is $69,012, which is 10% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 37882? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 37882 is $344,500, which is 24% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 37882? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 37882 is White at 92.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 37882? ▼
ZIP code 37882 has 80 business establishments employing approximately 737 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 37882? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 37882 are: Accommodation and food services (28), Retail trade (13), Other services (except public administration) (10). There are 8 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 37882? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 37882 increased by 12.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 245%. 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 37882? ▼
In ZIP code 37882, 63.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 34.3% 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 37882? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 37882 is 29.3 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 37882? ▼
In ZIP code 37882, approximately 80.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 20.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 37882? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 37882 is 8.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.