ZIP Code 37869, Tennessee
ZIP Code 37869 profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
ZCTA5 37869 is a 5-digit ZIP Code area located in Claiborne County / Hancock County / Hawkins County, Tennessee. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 5,271. The land area covers 132.85 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 5,271 | ±369 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Median Age | 38.8 yrs | ±2 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 2,069 | ±192 | 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 | 2,547 | ±180 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 2,069 | ±192 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 478 | ±141 |
| Median Home Value | $160,100 | ±$14,170 |
| Median Gross Rent | $610 | ±$75 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $39,331 | ±$6,540 |
| Per Capita Income | $23,088 | ±$3,631 |
| Poverty Rate | 31.2% | ±5.2% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 1,592 | ±291 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.6% | ±2.7% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 2,000 | ±260 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 80.1% | ±5% |
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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GUS Population: 33,070 (2024)
ID: 134851
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: COUNTY MAYOR
PO BOX 318, TAZEWELL TN 37879-0318
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | Bean Station, TN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Rogersville, TN | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-12 | Sneedville, TN | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-04 | Pennington Gap, VA | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-04 | Jonesville, VA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Rutledge, TN | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK | Sneedville, TN | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | Sneedville, TN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Sneedville, TN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Sneedville, 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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Sandra Academy of Salon Services
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College Vocational | 19.9 mi away | 907 Main Street, New Tazewell, TN, 37825-7239 |
4236267877
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HANCOCK COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 1.9 mi away | 138 WILLOW STREET, SNEEDVILLE, TN, 37869 |
(423) 733-2020
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Walters State Community College
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College | 21.0 mi away | 500 South Davy Crockett Parkway, Morristown, TN, 37813-6899 |
4235852600
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ROSE HILL COMMUNITY LIBRARY
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Library | 12.8 mi away | 6463 DR. THOMAS WALKER ROAD, ROSE HILL, VA, 24281 |
(276) 445-5329
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Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Morristown
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College | 21.8 mi away | 821 W Louise Ave, Morristown, TN, 37813-2094 |
4235865771
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BEAN STATION PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 13.1 mi away | 895 BROADWAY DRIVE, BEAN STATION, TN, 37708 |
(865) 993-3068
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Lincoln Memorial University
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College | 23.7 mi away | 6965 Cumberland Gap Parkway, Harrogate, TN, 37752-8231 |
4238693611
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H. B. STAMPS MEMORIAL LIBRARY
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Library | 15.1 mi away | 407 EAST MAIN ST, ROGERSVILLE, TN, 37857 |
(423) 272-8710
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BARBARA REYNOLDS CARR MEMORIAL LIBRARY
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Library | 19.5 mi away | 1304 OLD KNOXVILLE ROAD, TAZEWELL, TN, 37879 |
(423) 626-5414
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LEE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 20.2 mi away | 539 JOSLYN AVENUE, PENNINGTON GAP, VA, 24277 |
(276) 546-1141
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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 ROGERSVILLE 1 NE, TN US, located 15.8 miles from ZCTA5 37869. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 45.3° | 25.5° | 35.4° | 4.56" | 3.2" |
| February | 50.2° | 28.7° | 39.4° | 4.17" | 2.1" |
| March | 59.1° | 34.9° | 47.0° | 4.53" | 0.3" |
| April | 68.6° | 44.1° | 56.3° | 4.54" | 0.0" |
| May | 76.2° | 53.4° | 64.8° | 4.15" | 0.0" |
| June | 82.6° | 60.9° | 71.8° | 4.40" | 0.0" |
| July | 85.5° | 64.9° | 75.2° | 4.94" | 0.0" |
| August | 84.9° | 63.5° | 74.2° | 3.22" | 0.0" |
| September | 80.4° | 57.5° | 68.9° | 3.29" | 0.0" |
| October | 70.1° | 45.2° | 57.6° | 2.73" | 0.0" |
| November | 58.2° | 34.9° | 46.5° | 3.38" | 0.0" |
| December | 48.2° | 28.8° | 38.5° | 4.93" | 0.7" |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sneedville town | Town | 2.1 mi | — |
| Mooresburg CDP | CDP | 11.5 mi | — |
| Bean Station city | City | 12.6 mi | — |
| Rose Hill CDP | CDP | 12.6 mi | — |
| Ewing CDP | CDP | 13.4 mi | — |
| Jonesville town | Town | 13.7 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 37869. • 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.