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 Moderate-density area
- $59,355
- Median income Below-median income area
- $234,200
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 20.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 37890 (White Pine, TN) rose +4.5% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 249.5 in 2023 to 260.8 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Tennessee ZIP), while per-capita income is $33,305. The poverty rate is 15.1%, with unemployment at 5.2%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $234,200 (5% below the average Tennessee ZIP) and median rent is $837; 77.9% of occupied homes 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. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 4 more in Jefferson County, so 37890 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 37890
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in White Pine, TN
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 37890.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
19 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
11 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
10 establishments
- Wholesale trade 6
Wholesale trade
6 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 6
Health care and social assistance
6 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 37890?
49.7
Median Age
52.1%
Male
47.9%
Female
2.7%
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?
$59,355
Median Household Income
-11% vs state ZIP avg
$33,305
Per Capita Income
15.1%
Poverty Rate
5.2%
Unemployment Rate
28.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 37890 ranks among Tennessee ZIPs
White Pine, 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)
$59,355 44th percentile higher than 44% 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
3,273housing units
3,273
Total Housing Units
2,741
Occupied Units
532
Vacant Units
2.49
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$234,200
Median Home Value
-5% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 37821
Newport (37821)
22,608 residents
- 37813
Morristown (37813)
17,444 residents
- 37725
Dandridge (37725)
16,919 residents
- 37877 8,464
Talbott (37877)
8,464 residents
- 37890 6,668
White Pine (37890)
6,668 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 37890 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 37890 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
- 37725
Dandridge (37725)
$68,385 median income
- 37890
White Pine (37890)
$59,355 median income
- 37813
Morristown (37813)
$48,011 median income
- 37821
Newport (37821)
$44,161 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 37890, 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 (6,668 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 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.
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