37738 ZIP Code — Gatlinburg, TN

Sevier County, Tennessee

ZIP code 37738 is located in Gatlinburg, Tennessee, within Sevier County. It covers approximately 214.57 square miles and serves a population of 5,197 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 865.

About ZIP code 37738

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $261,700. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 71%.

Median household income is $55,280. 40% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is service, with arts, entertainment, and food service as the leading industry. The average commute of 19 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 26% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks. 21% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

5,197

population

214.57

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

37738 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 37738

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 37738. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Gatlinburg	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

37863 Pigeon Forge (9.5 mi) 37862 Sevierville (11.5 mi) 37876 Sevierville (12.8 mi) 28719 Cherokee (13.5 mi) 37722 Cosby (16.5 mi) 28713 Bryson City (18.8 mi) 37882 Townsend (19.3 mi) 37886 Walland (19.7 mi) 28789 Whittier (19.8 mi) 37865 Seymour (20 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	5,197
Population density	24 / sq mi
State FIPS	47
County FIPS	155

Geography
Land area	214.57 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	35.6728
Longitude	-83.4570
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	865

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	55.3%	47.6%	45.7%
$50k – $100k	30.2%	32.5%	30.9%
$100k – $200k	12.3%	15.8%	18.3%
Over $200k	2.3%	4.1%	5.1%

Demographics & statistics

5,197

Population

People per sq mi

44.1

Median age

$55,280

Median household income

$28,610

Per capita income

$261,700

Median home value

$1,015

Median monthly rent

71.0%

Home ownership

14.0%

Poverty rate

3.6%

Unemployment

6,342

Housing units

25.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

143

Under 5

126

127

5–9

111

131

10–14

114

285

15–19

250

20–24

389

25–34

342

264

35–44

231

376

45–54

330

224

55–59

196

181

60–64

159

345

65–74

303

158

75–84

138

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,174	22.6%
18 and over	4,023	77.4%
65 and over	1,043	20.1%
Median age	44.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 78.8%

Hispanic or Latino 6.2%

Other race 4.7%

Black or African American 3.4%

Asian 3.3%

Two or more races 3.2%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	4,369	78.8%
Hispanic or Latino	345	6.2%
Other race	260	4.7%
Black or African American	186	3.4%
Asian	184	3.3%
Two or more races	180	3.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native	18	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	55.3%	47.6%	45.7%
$50k – $100k	30.2%	32.5%	30.9%
$100k – $200k	12.3%	15.8%	18.3%
Over $200k	2.3%	4.1%	5.1%

Under $10k 4.0%

$10k–$15k 9.7%

$15k–$25k 6.9%

$25k–$35k 13.5%

$35k–$50k 12.5%

$50k–$75k 17.2%

$75k–$100k 14.7%

$100k–$150k 11.7%

$150k–$200k 5.5%

$200k+ 4.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.0%
$10k–$15k	9.7%
$15k–$25k	6.9%
$25k–$35k	13.5%
$35k–$50k	12.5%
$50k–$75k	17.2%
$75k–$100k	14.7%
$100k–$150k	11.7%
$150k–$200k	5.5%
$200k+	4.4%
Median income	$55,280

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 4.5%

$50k–$100k 5.7%

$100k–$150k 12.8%

$150k–$200k 15.7%

$200k–$300k 25.6%

$300k–$500k 24.4%

$500k–$1M 9.7%

$1M+ 1.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$261,700
Median rent / month	$1,015
Owner occupied	71.0%
Renter occupied	29.0%
Vacant	71.3%
Single-family detached	65.3%
Large apartment buildings	13.8%
Mobile homes	1.8%
Median rooms	4.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.33

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	1.7%
2010–2019	11.7%
2000–2009	21.1%
1990–1999	15.8%
1980–1989	24.5%
1970–1979	14.8%
1960–1969	4.5%
1950–1959	4.1%
1940–1949	1.0%
1939 or earlier	0.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	3.8%
1 bedroom	18.9%
2 bedrooms	39.9%
3 bedrooms	25.2%
4 bedrooms	7.3%
5+ bedrooms	4.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	7.0%
1 vehicle	33.5%
2 vehicles	40.3%
3 or more	19.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	17.1%
Electricity	72.8%
Propane / LP gas	6.8%
Fuel oil	0.5%
Wood	2.4%
No fuel used	0.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,079	54.2%
Cohabiting couple	167	8.4%
Male householder, no spouse	347	17.4%
Female householder, no spouse	396	19.9%
Households with children under 18	449	22.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	715	35.9%
Average household size	2.51

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	25.6%	18.5%
Married	59.6%	60.5%
Separated	1.4%	1.8%
Widowed	1.8%	5.7%
Divorced	11.6%	13.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.3%

Some HS, no diploma 6.0%

HS graduate 31.9%

Some college, no degree 27.8%

Associate's degree 5.1%

Bachelor's degree 16.4%

Graduate / professional 9.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	90.7%
Bachelor's or higher	25.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	78	6.6%
Kindergarten	116	9.9%
Elementary school	287	24.4%
High school	495	42.1%
College / grad school	200	17.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Arts, food & hospitality 33.9%

Professional & management 14.7%

Retail trade 13.2%

Manufacturing 9.8%

Education & healthcare 8.8%

Other services 5.7%

Construction 3.9%

Transportation & utilities 3.6%

Public administration 3.1%

Finance & real estate 1.3%

Agriculture & mining 1.2%

Wholesale trade 0.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	27.3%
Service	27.8%
Sales & office	24.8%
Natural resources & construction	6.5%
Production & transportation	13.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	78.7%
Government	8.1%
Self-employed	12.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.4%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	61.7%
Carpool	11.9%
Public transit	3.4%
Walk	13.6%
Work from home	8.1%
Other means	1.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	18.8

Poverty

All people 14.0%

Under 18 years 9.3%

18 and over 15.4%

Married-couple families 5.9%

Female-led households 63.5%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	39.9%
Retirement income	21.5%
Supplemental Security	3.1%
Cash public assistance	0.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	7.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.7%
High blood pressure	41.2%
High cholesterol	40.0%
Diabetes	14.3%
Heart disease	8.9%
Stroke	4.1%
Asthma	10.3%
Arthritis	32.8%
Kidney disease	3.6%
Pulmonary disease	10.4%
Cancer	7.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.1%
Binge drinking	13.0%
No physical activity	29.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.5%
Depression	25.6%
Fair or poor health	19.3%
Poor mental health	16.2%
Poor physical health	13.4%
No health insurance	18.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.7%
Visited dentist	53.4%
Cholesterol screening	90.6%
Teeth loss	18.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	358	8.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	12.9%
Under 18	1.7%
18–64 years	9.5%
65 and over	35.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	53.7%
Public insurance	38.1%
No insurance	21.2%
Uninsured under 19	5.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	4,928	94.8%
Spanish	331	6.7%
Other Indo-European	236	4.8%
Asian & Pacific Islander	6	0.1%
Other languages	89	1.8%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	4,534	87.2%
Born in same state	4,473	86.1%
Born in different state	2,526	48.6%
Foreign born	61	1.2%
Naturalized citizen	663	12.8%
Not a US citizen	130	19.6%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	731	14.1%
French	709	13.6%
Italian	368	7.1%
English	35	0.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	17	0.3%
Polish	13	0.3%
Irish	11	0.2%
German	7	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.3%
Internet access	91.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 37738

What city is ZIP code 37738 in?

ZIP code 37738 is primarily assigned to Gatlinburg, Tennessee.

What county is ZIP code 37738 in?

ZIP code 37738 falls within Sevier County, Tennessee.

Does ZIP code 37738 have a large retiree population?

40% of households in ZIP code 37738 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the population of ZIP code 37738?

ZIP code 37738 has an estimated population of 5,197 residents, with a density of 24 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 37738?

The median household income in ZIP code 37738 is $55,280, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 37738?

The median home value in ZIP code 37738 is $261,700.

What timezone is ZIP code 37738 in?

ZIP code 37738 observes the EST timezone.