Vonore, TN · standard

ZIP Code 37885

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

5,067
12/sq mi
$78,793
Median income
$335,100
Median home value
28.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 40%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 29%
home value, US ZIPs
12
people per sq mi
76%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 37885 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 37885 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Vonore, Monroe County, Tennessee, home to 5,067 residents across 436.8 square miles, a density of 12 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 37885 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $78,793 (19% above the Tennessee average), while per-capita income is $42,309. 7.4% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 0.2%. Housing costs here run $335,100 for a typical home value (35% above the state average), with rent averaging $911 a month; 76.0% of homes are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 28.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 56, and the average commute is 31 minutes. Use the benchmarks above to see where 37885 sits relative to Tennessee and the national baseline rather than viewing the numbers in isolation.

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 37885

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Vonore, TN

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 37885.

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 37885, Vonore, 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

5,067

Population

436.8

Area (sq mi)

12

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 37885?

56.0

Median Age

48.1%

Male

51.9%

Female

2.8%

Foreign-Born

White 90.4%
African American 5.3%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.5%
Hispanic or Latino 1.8%

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?

$78,793

Median Household Income

+19% vs state

$42,309

Per Capita Income

7.4%

Poverty Rate

0.2%

Unemployment Rate

30.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 37885 ranks nationally

Vonore, TN household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$78,793 Top 40% higher than 60% 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 58.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 28.8%

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

What does housing look like?

3,145

Total Housing Units

2,852

Occupied Units

293

Vacant Units

2.20

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 76.0%
Renter 24.0%

$335,100

Median Home Value

+35% vs state

$911

Median Rent

2001

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 119 business establishments in ZIP 37885, employing approximately 5,899 people with a combined annual payroll of $332,197,000.

119

Businesses

5,899

Employees

$332.2M

Annual Payroll

13

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 17 14.3%
Manufacturing 16 13.4%
Transportation and warehousing 14 11.8%
Other services (except public administration) 12 10.1%
Health care and social assistance 10 8.4%
Accommodation and food services 9 7.6%
Wholesale trade 8 6.7%
Construction 7 5.9%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 6 5.0%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 6 5.0%
Finance and insurance 5 4.2%
Real estate and rental and leasing 4 3.4%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 3 2.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 37885 in?
ZIP code 37885 (Vonore) is located in Monroe County, Tennessee. Monroe County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/monroe-tn.
What is the population of ZIP code 37885?
ZIP code 37885 in Vonore, TN has a population of 5,067 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 37885?
The median household income in ZIP 37885 is $78,793, which is 3% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 37885?
The median home value in ZIP 37885 is $335,100, which is 20% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 37885?
The largest racial group in ZIP 37885 is White at 90.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 37885?
ZIP code 37885 has 119 business establishments employing approximately 5,899 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 37885?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 37885 are: Retail trade (17), Manufacturing (16), Transportation and warehousing (14). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 37885?
In ZIP code 37885, 58.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 28.8% 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 37885?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 37885 is 30.8 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 37885?
In ZIP code 37885, approximately 76.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 24.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 37885?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 37885 is 7.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.