37023 ZIP Code — Big Rock, TN

Stewart County, Tennessee

ZIP code 37023 is located in Big Rock, Tennessee, within Stewart County. It covers approximately 17.52 square miles and serves a population of 1,569 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 931.

About ZIP code 37023

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 $159,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 76%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $72,768. 46% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 30 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 4% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (24%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 17% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 37023 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,569

population

17.52

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

37023 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 37023

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 37023. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Big Rock	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

37028 Bumpus Mills (7.1 mi) 37079 Indian Mound (8.6 mi) 37058 Dover (9.6 mi) 42236 Herndon (11 mi) 42223 Fort Campbell (11.1 mi) 37191 Woodlawn (12.6 mi) 37050 Cumberland City (16 mi) 37142 Palmyra (18.1 mi) 42262 Oak Grove (18.1 mi) 37042 Clarksville (18.1 mi) 42211 Cadiz (18.2 mi) 37178 Tennessee Ridge (18.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,569
Population density	90 / sq mi
State FIPS	47
County FIPS	161

Geography
Land area	17.52 sq mi
Water area	0.01 sq mi
Latitude	36.5836
Longitude	-87.7317
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	931

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	40.9%	50.5%	45.7%
$50k – $100k	35.1%	34.4%	30.9%
$100k – $200k	23.9%	13.1%	18.3%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.0%	5.1%

Demographics & statistics

1,569

Population

People per sq mi

42.8

Median age

$72,768

Median household income

$25,980

Per capita income

$159,900

Median home value

$994

Median monthly rent

75.6%

Home ownership

7.6%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

463

Housing units

4.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

120

15–19

20–24

25–34

101

35–44

154

45–54

120

55–59

101

60–64

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	501	31.9%
18 and over	1,068	68.1%
65 and over	126	8.0%
Median age	42.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 96.7%

Two or more races 2.7%

Black or African American 0.6%

Group	Count	%
White	1,517	96.7%
Two or more races	43	2.7%
Black or African American	9	0.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	40.9%	50.5%	45.7%
$50k – $100k	35.1%	34.4%	30.9%
$100k – $200k	23.9%	13.1%	18.3%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.0%	5.1%

Under $10k 9.0%

$10k–$15k 8.8%

$15k–$25k 2.8%

$25k–$35k 2.8%

$35k–$50k 14.0%

$50k–$75k 15.2%

$75k–$100k 25.0%

$100k–$150k 14.4%

$150k–$200k 7.2%

$200k+ 1.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	9.0%
$10k–$15k	8.8%
$15k–$25k	2.8%
$25k–$35k	2.8%
$35k–$50k	14.0%
$50k–$75k	15.2%
$75k–$100k	25.0%
$100k–$150k	14.4%
$150k–$200k	7.2%
$200k+	1.0%
Median income	$72,768

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 12.4%

$50k–$100k 17.9%

$100k–$150k 16.6%

$150k–$200k 12.9%

$200k–$300k 16.9%

$300k–$500k 19.3%

$1M+ 4.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$159,900
Median rent / month	$994
Owner occupied	75.6%
Renter occupied	24.4%
Vacant	14.4%
Single-family detached	69.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	27.7%
Median rooms	5.3
Avg household size (owned)	3.03

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	28.7%
1990–1999	42.7%
1980–1989	11.3%
1970–1979	8.7%
1960–1969	2.9%
1950–1959	1.4%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	4.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.4%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	22.2%
3 bedrooms	64.8%
4 bedrooms	9.7%
5+ bedrooms	0.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.8%
1 vehicle	25.0%
2 vehicles	40.7%
3 or more	31.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	4.0%
Electricity	64.5%
Propane / LP gas	21.2%
Wood	10.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	284	56.7%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	148	29.5%
Female householder, no spouse	69	13.8%
Households with children under 18	173	34.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	91	18.2%
Average household size	3.13

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	25.5%	36.5%
Married	42.3%	56.0%
Separated	4.1%	0.0%
Widowed	6.4%	2.2%
Divorced	21.7%	5.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.9%

Some HS, no diploma 6.7%

HS graduate 55.1%

Some college, no degree 24.1%

Associate's degree 7.2%

Bachelor's degree 4.0%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	90.5%
Bachelor's or higher	4.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	8	1.6%
Kindergarten	19	3.8%
Elementary school	175	35.0%
High school	213	42.6%
College / grad school	85	17.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 22.6%

Manufacturing 16.3%

Construction 13.9%

Retail trade 13.3%

Public administration 9.2%

Transportation & utilities 7.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.9%

Professional & management 4.7%

Information 3.0%

Other services 2.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	16.7%
Service	11.0%
Sales & office	36.0%
Natural resources & construction	18.7%
Production & transportation	17.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	74.8%
Government	17.5%
Self-employed	5.4%
Unpaid family workers	2.3%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	90.0%
Carpool	2.4%
Public transit	5.3%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	2.3%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	30.4

Poverty

All people 7.6%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 11.1%

Married-couple families 4.9%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	45.9%
Retirement income	25.7%
Supplemental Security	4.0%
Cash public assistance	1.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	15.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.7%
High blood pressure	34.8%
High cholesterol	33.6%
Diabetes	10.6%
Heart disease	6.3%
Stroke	2.9%
Asthma	10.2%
Arthritis	27.4%
Kidney disease	2.6%
Pulmonary disease	8.1%
Cancer	6.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	24.0%
Binge drinking	15.7%
No physical activity	24.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.6%
Depression	27.2%
Fair or poor health	15.4%
Poor mental health	17.4%
Poor physical health	11.1%
No health insurance	16.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	72.6%
Visited dentist	56.9%
Cholesterol screening	89.1%
Teeth loss	16.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	182	17.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	13.1%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	17.3%
65 and over	34.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	74.3%
Public insurance	25.2%
No insurance	12.9%
Uninsured under 19	8.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,475	94.0%
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)	1,569	100.0%
Born in same state	1,569	100.0%
Born in different state	771	49.1%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	298	19%
Italian	233	14.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	205	13.1%
English	101	6.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	31.9%
Internet access	82.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 37023

What city is ZIP code 37023 in?

ZIP code 37023 is primarily assigned to Big Rock, Tennessee.

What county is ZIP code 37023 in?

ZIP code 37023 falls within Stewart County, Tennessee.

Is ZIP code 37023 family-oriented?

32% of residents in ZIP code 37023 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 37023?

4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 37023 have a large retiree population?

46% of households in ZIP code 37023 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 37023 have a large veteran population?

17% of civilians in ZIP code 37023 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 37023 in?

ZIP code 37023 observes the CST timezone.