37705 ZIP Code — Andersonville, TN

Anderson County, Tennessee

ZIP code 37705 is located in Andersonville, Tennessee, within Anderson County. It covers approximately 44.60 square miles and serves a population of 5,540 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 865.

About ZIP code 37705

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $242,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 84%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $73,090. 30% 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 (23%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 37705 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

5,540

population

44.60

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

37705 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 37705

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 37705. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Andersonville	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

37754 Heiskell (6.3 mi) 37769 Rocky Top (7.5 mi) 37757 Jacksboro (8.1 mi) 37938 Knoxville (9.2 mi) 37849 Powell (10.8 mi) 37807 Maynardville (11 mi) 37866 Sharps Chapel (12.5 mi) 37716 Clinton (12.9 mi) 37918 Knoxville (13.3 mi) 37766 La Follette (13.5 mi) 37714 Caryville (13.5 mi) 37721 Corryton (13.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	5,540
Population density	124 / sq mi
State FIPS	47
County FIPS	001

Geography
Land area	44.60 sq mi
Water area	4.23 sq mi
Latitude	36.2299
Longitude	-84.0216
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	865

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	51.9%	46.8%	45.7%
$50k – $100k	21.1%	30.9%	30.9%
$100k – $200k	22.1%	18.2%	18.3%
Over $200k	4.8%	4.1%	5.1%

Demographics & statistics

5,540

Population

124

People per sq mi

35.2

Median age

$73,090

Median household income

$33,407

Per capita income

$242,400

Median home value

$1,310

Median monthly rent

83.6%

Home ownership

1.4%

Poverty rate

4.4%

Unemployment

2,127

Housing units

23.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

309

Under 5

348

262

5–9

294

115

10–14

130

15–19

129

20–24

146

404

25–34

454

329

35–44

371

229

45–54

258

252

55–59

284

117

60–64

131

219

65–74

246

113

75–84

127

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,614	29.1%
18 and over	3,926	70.9%
65 and over	819	14.8%
Median age	35.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 86%

Two or more races 6.9%

Hispanic or Latino 6.5%

Other race 0.6%

Group	Count	%
White	5,096	86%
Two or more races	408	6.9%
Hispanic or Latino	384	6.5%
Other race	36	0.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	51.9%	46.8%	45.7%
$50k – $100k	21.1%	30.9%	30.9%
$100k – $200k	22.1%	18.2%	18.3%
Over $200k	4.8%	4.1%	5.1%

Under $10k 3.1%

$10k–$15k 1.6%

$15k–$25k 2.7%

$25k–$35k 7.0%

$35k–$50k 22.7%

$50k–$75k 19.0%

$75k–$100k 8.6%

$100k–$150k 22.3%

$150k–$200k 8.6%

$200k+ 4.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.1%
$10k–$15k	1.6%
$15k–$25k	2.7%
$25k–$35k	7.0%
$35k–$50k	22.7%
$50k–$75k	19.0%
$75k–$100k	8.6%
$100k–$150k	22.3%
$150k–$200k	8.6%
$200k+	4.5%
Median income	$73,090

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 2.8%

$50k–$100k 4.9%

$100k–$150k 15.7%

$150k–$200k 12.4%

$200k–$300k 19.6%

$300k–$500k 30.3%

$500k–$1M 13.4%

$1M+ 0.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$242,400
Median rent / month	$1,310
Owner occupied	83.6%
Renter occupied	16.4%
Vacant	24.8%
Single-family detached	80.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	13.5%
Median rooms	5.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.96

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	11.5%
2000–2009	19.5%
1990–1999	12.0%
1980–1989	15.5%
1970–1979	9.3%
1960–1969	8.7%
1950–1959	7.0%
1940–1949	4.8%
1939 or earlier	11.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	22.5%
3 bedrooms	49.8%
4 bedrooms	21.9%
5+ bedrooms	5.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.5%
1 vehicle	26.4%
2 vehicles	32.0%
3 or more	39.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	21.1%
Electricity	67.8%
Propane / LP gas	3.6%
Wood	6.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,242	68.1%
Cohabiting couple	91	5.0%
Male householder, no spouse	149	8.2%
Female householder, no spouse	342	18.8%
Households with children under 18	640	35.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	570	31.3%
Average household size	2.99

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	22.5%	14.8%
Married	67.2%	68.8%
Separated	0.0%	0.6%
Widowed	3.7%	11.1%
Divorced	6.6%	4.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.6%

Some HS, no diploma 6.1%

HS graduate 30.6%

Some college, no degree 21.1%

Associate's degree 14.1%

Bachelor's degree 14.2%

Graduate / professional 9.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	89.2%
Bachelor's or higher	23.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	142	12.0%
Kindergarten	155	13.1%
Elementary school	581	49.1%
High school	157	13.3%
College / grad school	149	12.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 18.7%

Manufacturing 17.3%

Professional & management 16.0%

Construction 14.4%

Other services 7.2%

Transportation & utilities 6.1%

Public administration 6.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.3%

Retail trade 3.9%

Wholesale trade 3.2%

Finance & real estate 2.4%

Agriculture & mining 0.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	37.9%
Service	7.5%
Sales & office	23.7%
Natural resources & construction	12.6%
Production & transportation	18.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	71.6%
Government	21.9%
Self-employed	6.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	79.9%
Carpool	7.8%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	5.9%
Work from home	5.9%
Other means	0.5%
Avg commute (minutes)	31.5

Poverty

All people 1.4%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 1.9%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	30.3%
Retirement income	24.9%
Supplemental Security	7.6%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	1.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.5%
High blood pressure	40.5%
High cholesterol	38.6%
Diabetes	12.2%
Heart disease	7.8%
Stroke	3.6%
Asthma	10.4%
Arthritis	31.4%
Kidney disease	3.2%
Pulmonary disease	9.6%
Cancer	7.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.2%
Binge drinking	14.5%
No physical activity	25.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.2%
Depression	26.8%
Fair or poor health	17.1%
Poor mental health	16.6%
Poor physical health	12.3%
No health insurance	15.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.4%
Visited dentist	57.4%
Cholesterol screening	90.9%
Teeth loss	17.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	391	10.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	14.9%
Under 18	18.0%
18–64 years	7.7%
65 and over	37.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	67.3%
Public insurance	37.3%
No insurance	8.9%
Uninsured under 19	0.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	4,883	88.1%
Spanish	18	0.4%
Other Indo-European	18	0.4%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	5,504	99.4%
Born in same state	5,432	98.1%
Born in different state	3,970	71.7%
Foreign born	72	1.3%
Naturalized citizen	36	0.6%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	445	8%
French	428	7.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	397	7.2%
English	152	2.7%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	32.9%
Internet access	94.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 37705

What city is ZIP code 37705 in?

ZIP code 37705 is primarily assigned to Andersonville, Tennessee.

What county is ZIP code 37705 in?

ZIP code 37705 falls within Anderson County, Tennessee.

Is ZIP code 37705 mostly owner-occupied?

84% of occupied units in ZIP code 37705 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 37705 have a large veteran population?

10% of civilians in ZIP code 37705 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the population of ZIP code 37705?

ZIP code 37705 has an estimated population of 5,540 residents, with a density of 124 people per square mile.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 37705?

The median home value in ZIP code 37705 is $242,400.

What timezone is ZIP code 37705 in?

ZIP code 37705 observes the EST timezone.