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 Low-density area
- $69,012
- Median income Near-median income area
- $344,500
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 34.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 37882 (Townsend, TN) rose +12.8% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 305.6 in 2023 to 344.7 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Tennessee ZIP), while per-capita income is $58,845. The poverty rate is 8.9%, with unemployment at 4.1%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $344,500 (39% above the average Tennessee ZIP), while 80.0% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,030.
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. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Blount County, so 37882 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 37882
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Townsend, TN
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 37882.
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
28 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
13 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 10
Other services (except public administration)
10 establishments
- Construction 6
Construction
6 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 37882?
61.9
Median Age
43.6%
Male
56.4%
Female
0.6%
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?
$69,012
Median Household Income
+4% vs state ZIP avg
$58,845
Per Capita Income
8.9%
Poverty Rate
4.1%
Unemployment Rate
29.3 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 37882 ranks among Tennessee ZIPs
Townsend, 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)
$69,012 Top 36% higher than 64% 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
2,437housing units
2,437
Total Housing Units
1,363
Occupied Units
1,074
Vacant Units
2.14
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$344,500
Median Home Value
+39% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 37886
Walland (37886)
4,418 residents
- 37882
Townsend (37882)
2,724 residents
- 37878 514
Tallassee (37878)
514 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 37882 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 37882 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 37886
Walland (37886)
$82,009 median income
- 37882
Townsend (37882)
$69,012 median income
- 37878
Tallassee (37878)
$54,821 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 37882, 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 (2,724 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 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.
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