37711 ZIP Code — Bulls Gap, TN

Hawkins County, Tennessee

ZIP code 37711 is located in Bulls Gap, Tennessee, within Hawkins County. It covers approximately 52.11 square miles and serves a population of 5,115 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 423.

About ZIP code 37711

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $115,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 86%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $42,163. Poverty affects 24% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 22% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 47% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 31 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 12% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (30%) compared to national benchmarks. 16% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 27%.

Overall, ZIP code 37711 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

5,115

population

52.11

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

37711 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 37711

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 37711. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Bulls Gap	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

37891 Whitesburg (6 mi) 37818 Mosheim (7.1 mi) 37810 Mohawk (8.4 mi) 37860 Russellville (8.9 mi) 37811 Mooresburg (10.7 mi) 37745 Greeneville (10.7 mi) 37857 Rogersville (10.9 mi) 37713 Bybee (13.4 mi) 37731 Eidson (15.3 mi) 37813 Morristown (15.7 mi) 37616 Afton (16.4 mi) 37743 Greeneville (16.8 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	5,115
Population density	98 / sq mi
State FIPS	47
County FIPS	073

Geography
Land area	52.11 sq mi
Water area	0.01 sq mi
Latitude	36.2810
Longitude	-83.0253
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	423

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	56.8%	54.3%	45.7%
$50k – $100k	32.7%	31.6%	30.9%
$100k – $200k	9.4%	12.9%	18.3%
Over $200k	1.1%	1.2%	5.1%

Demographics & statistics

5,115

Population

People per sq mi

47.7

Median age

$42,163

Median household income

$25,014

Per capita income

$115,700

Median home value

$748

Median monthly rent

86.4%

Home ownership

24.1%

Poverty rate

8.7%

Unemployment

2,179

Housing units

11.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

103

110

10–14

117

199

15–19

214

20–24

101

261

25–34

280

296

35–44

317

356

45–54

382

263

55–59

282

200

60–64

215

324

65–74

347

134

75–84

144

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	971	19.0%
18 and over	4,144	81.0%
65 and over	1,035	20.2%
Median age	47.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 98.2%

Two or more races 1.1%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%

Group	Count	%
White	5,023	98.2%
Two or more races	55	1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native	37	0.7%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	56.8%	54.3%	45.7%
$50k – $100k	32.7%	31.6%	30.9%
$100k – $200k	9.4%	12.9%	18.3%
Over $200k	1.1%	1.2%	5.1%

Under $10k 14.9%

$10k–$15k 5.9%

$15k–$25k 14.1%

$25k–$35k 7.3%

$35k–$50k 11.5%

$50k–$75k 19.1%

$75k–$100k 13.3%

$100k–$150k 8.4%

$150k–$200k 3.4%

$200k+ 2.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	14.9%
$10k–$15k	5.9%
$15k–$25k	14.1%
$25k–$35k	7.3%
$35k–$50k	11.5%
$50k–$75k	19.1%
$75k–$100k	13.3%
$100k–$150k	8.4%
$150k–$200k	3.4%
$200k+	2.1%
Median income	$42,163

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 14.7%

$50k–$100k 29.7%

$100k–$150k 22.8%

$150k–$200k 17.9%

$200k–$300k 7.6%

$300k–$500k 5.1%

$500k–$1M 2.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$115,700
Median rent / month	$748
Owner occupied	86.4%
Renter occupied	13.6%
Vacant	16.7%
Single-family detached	57.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.2%
Mobile homes	39.1%
Median rooms	5.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.50

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	6.2%
2000–2009	15.7%
1990–1999	17.7%
1980–1989	11.3%
1970–1979	16.0%
1960–1969	11.1%
1950–1959	3.7%
1940–1949	2.8%
1939 or earlier	15.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.4%
1 bedroom	9.7%
2 bedrooms	39.0%
3 bedrooms	40.3%
4 bedrooms	6.6%
5+ bedrooms	3.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.7%
1 vehicle	33.2%
2 vehicles	28.6%
3 or more	35.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	2.7%
Electricity	82.8%
Propane / LP gas	8.7%
Wood	5.5%
No fuel used	0.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,003	49.0%
Cohabiting couple	125	6.1%
Male householder, no spouse	549	26.8%
Female householder, no spouse	370	18.1%
Households with children under 18	617	30.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	724	35.4%
Average household size	2.50

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	28.0%	25.5%
Married	49.8%	52.0%
Separated	0.6%	0.6%
Widowed	3.8%	9.9%
Divorced	17.7%	11.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 6.7%

Some HS, no diploma 13.0%

HS graduate 49.1%

Some college, no degree 15.4%

Associate's degree 4.2%

Bachelor's degree 8.5%

Graduate / professional 3.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	80.3%
Bachelor's or higher	11.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	12	1.4%
Kindergarten	58	7.0%
Elementary school	348	41.8%
High school	380	45.6%
College / grad school	35	4.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 25.3%

Manufacturing 18.8%

Professional & management 10.5%

Retail trade 9.9%

Construction 9.7%

Transportation & utilities 7.8%

Other services 7.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.3%

Public administration 3.1%

Finance & real estate 2.0%

Information 0.9%

Wholesale trade 0.5%

Agriculture & mining 0.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	30.4%
Service	19.7%
Sales & office	13.7%
Natural resources & construction	17.7%
Production & transportation	18.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	70.4%
Government	18.6%
Self-employed	10.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.6%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	89.7%
Carpool	4.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.1%
Work from home	5.8%
Other means	0.1%
Avg commute (minutes)	30.5

Poverty

All people 24.1%

Under 18 years 31.6%

18 and over 22.3%

Married-couple families 10.6%

Female-led households 51.1%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	47.2%
Retirement income	29.2%
Supplemental Security	9.3%
Cash public assistance	4.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	22.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	41.3%
High blood pressure	42.4%
High cholesterol	38.2%
Diabetes	14.5%
Heart disease	8.7%
Stroke	4.3%
Asthma	11.4%
Arthritis	34.5%
Kidney disease	3.6%
Pulmonary disease	12.3%
Cancer	7.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	29.8%
Binge drinking	13.6%
No physical activity	31.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	38.2%
Depression	29.7%
Fair or poor health	22.3%
Poor mental health	18.9%
Poor physical health	15.2%
No health insurance	18.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.0%
Visited dentist	47.8%
Cholesterol screening	88.7%
Teeth loss	23.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	168	4.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	27.0%
Under 18	9.5%
18–64 years	24.5%
65 and over	51.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	51.7%
Public insurance	46.7%
No insurance	16.2%
Uninsured under 19	3.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	4,923	96.2%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	5,091	99.5%
Born in same state	5,076	99.2%
Born in different state	3,340	65.3%
Foreign born	15	0.3%
Naturalized citizen	24	0.5%
Not a US citizen	17	70.8%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	797	15.6%
Arab	669	13.1%
French	511	10%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	18	0.4%
Polish	12	0.2%
German	4	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.0%
Internet access	82.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 37711

What city is ZIP code 37711 in?

ZIP code 37711 is primarily assigned to Bulls Gap, Tennessee.

What county is ZIP code 37711 in?

ZIP code 37711 falls within Greene County, Tennessee.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 37711?

24% of residents in ZIP code 37711 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 37711 have a large retiree population?

47% of households in ZIP code 37711 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 37711?

12% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Is ZIP code 37711 mostly owner-occupied?

86% of occupied units in ZIP code 37711 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 37711 in?

ZIP code 37711 observes the EST timezone.