ZIP Code 37743, Tennessee
ZIP Code 37743 profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
ZCTA5 37743 is a 5-digit ZIP Code area located in Cocke County / Greene County, Tennessee. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 24,548. The land area covers 222.20 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 24,548 | ±1,492 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Median Age | 46.5 yrs | ±2.5 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 10,015 | ±594 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 11,611 | ±596 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 10,015 | ±594 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,596 | ±378 |
| Median Home Value | $214,800 | ±$13,534 |
| Median Gross Rent | $764 | ±$39 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $54,566 | ±$4,700 |
| Per Capita Income | $33,121 | ±$2,519 |
| Poverty Rate | 15.8% | ±3.1% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 3,754 | ±785 |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.3% | ±1.9% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 10,388 | ±810 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 83.3% | ±2.2% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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COUNTY OF COCKE
GUS Population: 37,596 (2024)
ID: 175665
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: FINANCE DIRECTOR
360 E MAIN ST, STE 146, NEWPORT TN 37821-3121
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | PK-08 | Bulls Gap, TN | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Greeneville, TN | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Greeneville, TN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Afton, TN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Afton, TN | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Chuckey, TN | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-08 | Del Rio, TN | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Greeneville, TN | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Greeneville, TN | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-12 | Greeneville, TN |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Tusculum University
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College | 8.9 mi away | 60 Shiloh Road, Greeneville, TN, 37743 |
4236367300
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GREENEVILLE-GREENE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 6.8 mi away | 210 N. MAIN STREET, GREENEVILLE, TN, 37745 |
(423) 638-5034
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Mars Hill University
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College | 23.8 mi away | 100 Athletic St, Mars Hill, NC, 28754 |
8666424968
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T. ELMER COX HISTORICAL AND GENEALOGICAL COLLECTION
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Library | 7.0 mi away | 229 N MAIN STREET, GREENEVILLE, TN, 37745 |
(423) 638-9866
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Walters State Community College
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College | 24.8 mi away | 500 South Davy Crockett Parkway, Morristown, TN, 37813-6899 |
4235852600
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MOSHEIM PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 10.2 mi away | 730 MAIN STREET, MOSHEIM, TN, 37818 |
(423) 422-7937
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HOT SPRINGS BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 12.2 mi away | 170 BRIDGE ST, HOT SPRINGS, NC, 28743 |
(828) 622-3584
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PARROTTSVILLE COMMUNITY LIBRARY
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Library | 13.8 mi away | 2060 CANARY DRIVE, PARROTTSVILLE, TN, 37843 |
(423) 625-8990
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MARIE ELLISON MEMORIAL LIBRARY
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Library | 14.6 mi away | 480 S. HWY 107, DEL RIO, TN, 37727 |
(423) 487-5929
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STOKELY MEMORIAL LIBRARY
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Library | 19.6 mi away | 383 EAST BROADWAY, NEWPORT, TN, 37821 |
(423) 623-3832
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at GREENEVILLE EXP STN, TN US, located 2.7 miles from ZCTA5 37743. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 47.6° | 25.5° | 36.6° | 3.52" | 2.2" |
| February | 51.8° | 28.2° | 40.0° | 3.80" | 2.9" |
| March | 60.1° | 34.0° | 47.1° | 3.96" | 1.4" |
| April | 69.6° | 42.2° | 55.9° | 4.36" | 0.0" |
| May | 77.5° | 52.1° | 64.8° | 4.34" | 0.0" |
| June | 84.2° | 60.7° | 72.5° | 4.26" | 0.0" |
| July | 87.3° | 64.9° | 76.1° | 4.96" | 0.0" |
| August | 86.7° | 63.1° | 74.9° | 4.44" | 0.0" |
| September | 82.1° | 56.2° | 69.1° | 3.04" | 0.0" |
| October | 71.8° | 43.6° | 57.7° | 2.70" | 0.0" |
| November | 60.0° | 33.1° | 46.6° | 2.95" | 0.2" |
| December | 50.8° | 28.6° | 39.7° | 4.06" | 1.0" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greeneville town | Town | 7.2 mi | — |
| Tusculum city | City | 9.6 mi | — |
| Mosheim town | Town | 10.8 mi | — |
| Hot Springs town | Town | 12.2 mi | — |
| Parrottsville town | Town | 13.8 mi | — |
| Baileyton town | Town | 17.7 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 37743. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.