37692 ZIP Code — Unicoi, TN

Unicoi County, Tennessee

ZIP code 37692 is located in Unicoi, Tennessee, within Unicoi County. It covers approximately 53.08 square miles and serves a population of 4,769 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 423.

About ZIP code 37692

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 $180,900. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 68%.

Median household income is $45,245. SNAP benefit usage at 21% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 49% 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 32 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 23% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (25%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 13% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 25%.

Overall, ZIP code 37692 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

4,769

population

53.08

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

37692 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 37692

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 37692. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Unicoi	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

37658 Hampton (9.1 mi) 37601 Johnson City (9.3 mi) 37604 Johnson City (9.7 mi) 28705 Bakersville (10.8 mi) 37650 Erwin (11 mi) 37659 Jonesborough (11.3 mi) 37687 Roan Mountain (11.8 mi) 28740 Green Mountain (11.9 mi) 37694 Watauga (13.7 mi) 37690 Telford (14.2 mi) 37615 Johnson City (16.1 mi) 37699 Piney Flats (16.1 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	4,769
Population density	90 / sq mi
State FIPS	47
County FIPS	171

Geography
Land area	53.08 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	36.1862
Longitude	-82.3117
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	55.2%	57.1%	45.7%
$50k – $100k	30.8%	31.2%	30.9%
$100k – $200k	11.8%	10.2%	18.3%
Over $200k	2.2%	1.4%	5.1%

Demographics & statistics

4,769

Population

People per sq mi

50.9

Median age

$45,245

Median household income

$28,370

Per capita income

$180,900

Median home value

$917

Median monthly rent

67.7%

Home ownership

13.9%

Poverty rate

5.8%

Unemployment

1,606

Housing units

22.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

113

Under 5

107

5–9

105

10–14

15–19

20–24

270

25–34

254

289

35–44

273

342

45–54

323

229

55–59

216

210

60–64

197

338

65–74

319

237

75–84

223

85+

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Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	676	14.2%
18 and over	4,093	85.8%
65 and over	1,209	25.4%
Median age	50.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 92.4%

Two or more races 4%

Hispanic or Latino 1.8%

Other race 0.8%

Asian 0.6%

Black or African American 0.3%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	4,487	92.4%
Two or more races	194	4%
Hispanic or Latino	86	1.8%
Other race	38	0.8%
Asian	27	0.6%
Black or African American	16	0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native	7	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	55.2%	57.1%	45.7%
$50k – $100k	30.8%	31.2%	30.9%
$100k – $200k	11.8%	10.2%	18.3%
Over $200k	2.2%	1.4%	5.1%

Under $10k 9.8%

$10k–$15k 2.3%

$15k–$25k 15.1%

$25k–$35k 13.1%

$35k–$50k 15.0%

$50k–$75k 14.6%

$75k–$100k 11.9%

$100k–$150k 12.4%

$150k–$200k 3.1%

$200k+ 2.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	9.8%
$10k–$15k	2.3%
$15k–$25k	15.1%
$25k–$35k	13.1%
$35k–$50k	15.0%
$50k–$75k	14.6%
$75k–$100k	11.9%
$100k–$150k	12.4%
$150k–$200k	3.1%
$200k+	2.7%
Median income	$45,245

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 12.3%

$50k–$100k 13.7%

$100k–$150k 11.0%

$150k–$200k 15.9%

$200k–$300k 23.4%

$300k–$500k 20.3%

$500k–$1M 3.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$180,900
Median rent / month	$917
Owner occupied	67.7%
Renter occupied	32.3%
Vacant	6.3%
Single-family detached	62.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.9%
Mobile homes	21.2%
Median rooms	5.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.44

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	8.9%
2000–2009	11.9%
1990–1999	26.8%
1980–1989	10.8%
1970–1979	17.2%
1960–1969	5.0%
1950–1959	10.3%
1940–1949	4.3%
1939 or earlier	4.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	6.3%
1 bedroom	0.6%
2 bedrooms	34.5%
3 bedrooms	44.2%
4 bedrooms	11.4%
5+ bedrooms	3.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	7.8%
1 vehicle	26.5%
2 vehicles	46.0%
3 or more	19.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	29.5%
Electricity	55.1%
Propane / LP gas	6.4%
Fuel oil	2.7%
Wood	5.1%
No fuel used	1.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	946	43.9%
Cohabiting couple	191	8.9%
Male householder, no spouse	506	23.5%
Female householder, no spouse	514	23.8%
Households with children under 18	389	18.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	860	39.9%
Average household size	2.15

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	20.4%	19.2%
Married	48.5%	49.3%
Separated	0.0%	4.5%
Widowed	2.1%	13.2%
Divorced	28.9%	13.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.9%

Some HS, no diploma 10.0%

HS graduate 33.6%

Some college, no degree 23.2%

Associate's degree 8.7%

Bachelor's degree 15.3%

Graduate / professional 7.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	88.1%
Bachelor's or higher	22.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	35	6.0%
Kindergarten	37	6.3%
Elementary school	209	35.5%
High school	166	28.2%
College / grad school	141	24.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 26.9%

Retail trade 16.8%

Professional & management 11.9%

Manufacturing 11.8%

Construction 10.4%

Public administration 8.1%

Transportation & utilities 5.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.7%

Other services 2.9%

Finance & real estate 1.8%

Agriculture & mining 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	38.3%
Service	13.2%
Sales & office	20.0%
Natural resources & construction	14.4%
Production & transportation	14.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	71.8%
Government	24.9%
Self-employed	3.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	82.4%
Carpool	3.2%
Public transit	1.4%
Walk	0.8%
Work from home	7.9%
Other means	4.3%
Avg commute (minutes)	31.9

Poverty

All people 13.9%

Under 18 years 15.7%

18 and over 13.7%

Married-couple families 2.9%

Female-led households 29.1%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	49.2%
Retirement income	30.6%
Supplemental Security	4.2%
Cash public assistance	6.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	20.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.7%
High blood pressure	42.2%
High cholesterol	37.6%
Diabetes	13.8%
Heart disease	8.7%
Stroke	4.0%
Asthma	10.8%
Arthritis	33.7%
Kidney disease	3.5%
Pulmonary disease	10.9%
Cancer	7.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	25.2%
Binge drinking	13.6%
No physical activity	27.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.8%
Depression	27.7%
Fair or poor health	19.1%
Poor mental health	17.1%
Poor physical health	13.6%
No health insurance	16.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.9%
Visited dentist	54.3%
Cholesterol screening	90.6%
Teeth loss	18.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	535	13.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	25.4%
Under 18	12.7%
18–64 years	17.0%
65 and over	52.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	54.8%
Public insurance	47.9%
No insurance	14.9%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	4,549	95.4%
Spanish	68	1.5%
Other Indo-European	41	0.9%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	27	0.6%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	4,604	96.5%
Born in same state	4,604	96.5%
Born in different state	2,729	57.2%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	165	3.5%
Not a US citizen	131	79.4%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	767	16.1%
Italian	555	11.6%
French	497	10.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	49	1%
Polish	20	0.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	45.2%
Internet access	78.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 37692

What city is ZIP code 37692 in?

ZIP code 37692 is primarily assigned to Unicoi, Tennessee.

What county is ZIP code 37692 in?

ZIP code 37692 falls within Unicoi County, Tennessee.

Does ZIP code 37692 have an older population?

25% of residents in ZIP code 37692 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 37692 have a large retiree population?

49% of households in ZIP code 37692 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 37692 have a large veteran population?

13% of civilians in ZIP code 37692 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 37692?

The median home value in ZIP code 37692 is $180,900.

What timezone is ZIP code 37692 in?

ZIP code 37692 observes the EST timezone.