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White Pine, TN · standard

ZIP Code 37890

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

6,668
76/sq mi
$59,355
Median income
$234,200
Median home value
20.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

28th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 47%
home value, US ZIPs
76
people per sq mi
78%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 37890 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 37890 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in White Pine, Jefferson County, Tennessee, home to 6,668 residents across 88.0 square miles, a density of 76 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 37890 reports a modest median household income of $59,355 (11% below the Tennessee average), while per-capita income is $33,305. Local economic indicators show a 15.1% poverty rate alongside 5.2% unemployment. The typical home here is valued at $234,200 (5% below the state average); renters pay a median of $837 monthly, and 77.9% of units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 20.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 49.7, and the average commute is 29 minutes. We also surface 4 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 4 additional ZIPs sharing Jefferson County, so you can benchmark 37890 against its immediate geography rather than a national average 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 37890

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in White Pine, TN

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 37890.

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 37890, White Pine, 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

6,668

Population

88.0

Area (sq mi)

76

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 37890?

49.7

Median Age

52.1%

Male

47.9%

Female

2.7%

Foreign-Born

White 87.3%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 9.1%
Hispanic or Latino 8.0%

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?

$59,355

Median Household Income

-11% vs state

$33,305

Per Capita Income

15.1%

Poverty Rate

5.2%

Unemployment Rate

28.6 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 37890 ranks nationally

White Pine, TN household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$59,355 28th percentile higher than 28% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $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

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

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 53.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 20.6%

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

What does housing look like?

3,273

Total Housing Units

2,741

Occupied Units

532

Vacant Units

2.49

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 77.9%
Renter 22.1%

$234,200

Median Home Value

-5% vs state

$837

Median Rent

1984

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

+4.5%

YoY Change (2024)

261

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+161%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 37890 have increased 4.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +161% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +5.6% 153
2021 +15.7% 177
2022 +22.8% 218
2023 +14.5% 250
2024 +4.5% 261

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 76 business establishments in ZIP 37890, employing approximately 1,954 people with a combined annual payroll of $121,080,000.

76

Businesses

1,954

Employees

$121.1M

Annual Payroll

9

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 19 25.0%
Other services (except public administration) 11 14.5%
Accommodation and food services 10 13.2%
Wholesale trade 6 7.9%
Health care and social assistance 6 7.9%
Manufacturing 5 6.6%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 5 6.6%
Construction 4 5.3%
Transportation and warehousing 4 5.3%

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 37890 vs 37813 →

ZIP 37890 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 37890 ranks #5 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 37890 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 37890 ranks #3 of 5 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
37813 Morristown, TN 17,444 6.7 mi
37877 Talbott, TN 8,464 7.8 mi
37725 Dandridge, TN 16,919 8.2 mi
37821 Newport, TN 22,608 9.1 mi

More ZIP Codes in Jefferson County

37725 standard
Dandridge, TN
Pop: 16,919
37760 standard
Jefferson City, TN
Pop: 12,931
37871 standard
Strawberry Plains, TN
Pop: 9,134
37820 standard
New Market, TN
Pop: 7,495

Related Areas

Jefferson County White Pine, TN Tennessee

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 37890 in? ▼
ZIP code 37890 (White Pine) is located in Jefferson County, Tennessee. Jefferson County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/jefferson-tn.
What is the population of ZIP code 37890? ▼
ZIP code 37890 in White Pine, TN has a population of 6,668 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 37890? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 37890 is $59,355, which is 22% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 37890? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 37890 is $234,200, which is 16% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 37890? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 37890 is White at 87.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 8.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 37890? ▼
ZIP code 37890 has 76 business establishments employing approximately 1,954 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 37890? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 37890 are: Retail trade (19), Other services (except public administration) (11), Accommodation and food services (10). There are 9 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 37890? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 37890 increased by 4.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 161%. 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 37890? ▼
In ZIP code 37890, 53.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 20.6% 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 37890? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 37890 is 28.6 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 37890? ▼
In ZIP code 37890, approximately 77.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 22.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 37890? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 37890 is 15.1% 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.