37873 ZIP Code – Surgoinsville, Tennessee
37873 is a ZIP code serving Surgoinsville, Tennessee in Hawkins County with a population of approximately 4,207 residents. The median household income is $37,860 — below the Tennessee average and well below the national average. The median home value of $135,500 is well below the national average, with 84.6% owner-occupied housing (increasing). , with median rent coming in at $732 — below the national figure. Housing consists of 71% single-family (increasing).
The area reports an unemployment rate of 13.0%, well above the national average. An estimated 24.9% of the population falls below the poverty line, well above the national figure. 11.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well below the U.S. average. The median age is 45.5, near the national median. The surrounding area includes ZIP codes 37642, 37857, 37731.
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ZIP 37873 vs. Tennessee vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 37873 | TN Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,207 | 11k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $37k | $60k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $135k | $201k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $732 | $922 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 45.5 | 42.7 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 13.0% | 5.2% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 24.9% | 15.0% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 11.4% | 22.7% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 37642 – Church Hill
- 37857 – Rogersville
- 37731 – Eidson
- 37645 – Mount Carmel
- 24221 – Blackwater
- 37765 – Kyles Ford
- 24244 – Duffield
- 37656 – Fall Branch
- 37660 – Kingsport
- 37665 – Kingsport
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 37642 | CHURCH HILL | 15,138 | $59,525 |
| 37857 | ROGERSVILLE | 20,759 | $51,809 |
| 37731 | EIDSON | 630 | $42,875 |
| 37645 | MOUNT CARMEL | 5,486 | $64,971 |
| 24221 | BLACKWATER | 545 | $50,313 |