37715 ZIP Code — Clairfield, TN

Claiborne County, Tennessee

ZIP code 37715 is located in Clairfield, Tennessee, within Claiborne County. It covers approximately 25.58 square miles and serves a population of 744 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 423.

About ZIP code 37715

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $126,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 87%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $24,063. Poverty affects 34% of residents, above the national average. 67% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 26 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 5% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (32%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 41%.

Overall, ZIP code 37715 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

744

population

25.58

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

37715 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 37715

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 37715. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Clairfield	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

37870 Speedwell (4.3 mi) 40940 Frakes (8.2 mi) 37724 Cumberland Gap (8.7 mi) 37729 Duff (9.1 mi) 40965 Middlesboro (11.8 mi) 37825 New Tazewell (12.2 mi) 37866 Sharps Chapel (12.2 mi) 40813 Calvin (12.3 mi) 40763 Siler (12.8 mi) 37762 Jellico (15.5 mi) 40921 Bryants Store (16.3 mi) 40977 Pineville (16.4 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	744
Population density	29 / sq mi
State FIPS	47
County FIPS	025

Geography
Land area	25.58 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	36.5310
Longitude	-83.8524
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	423

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	86.0%	62.5%	45.7%
$50k – $100k	5.3%	26.0%	30.9%
$100k – $200k	8.7%	8.8%	18.3%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.7%	5.1%

Demographics & statistics

744

Population

People per sq mi

58.1

Median age

$24,063

Median household income

$18,370

Per capita income

$126,300

Median home value

$518

Median monthly rent

86.6%

Home ownership

33.7%

Poverty rate

16.4%

Unemployment

411

Housing units

5.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	84	11.3%
18 and over	660	88.7%
65 and over	176	23.7%
Median age	58.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 99.7%

Two or more races 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	742	99.7%
Two or more races	2	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	86.0%	62.5%	45.7%
$50k – $100k	5.3%	26.0%	30.9%
$100k – $200k	8.7%	8.8%	18.3%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.7%	5.1%

Under $10k 2.5%

$10k–$15k 20.7%

$15k–$25k 28.5%

$25k–$35k 18.7%

$35k–$50k 5.6%

$50k–$75k 12.0%

$75k–$100k 2.8%

$100k–$150k 5.0%

$150k–$200k 2.5%

$200k+ 1.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.5%
$10k–$15k	20.7%
$15k–$25k	28.5%
$25k–$35k	18.7%
$35k–$50k	5.6%
$50k–$75k	12.0%
$75k–$100k	2.8%
$100k–$150k	5.0%
$150k–$200k	2.5%
$200k+	1.7%
Median income	$24,063

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 16.8%

$50k–$100k 30.3%

$100k–$150k 9.0%

$150k–$200k 18.7%

$200k–$300k 4.5%

$300k–$500k 19.0%

$500k–$1M 1.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$126,300
Median rent / month	$518
Owner occupied	86.6%
Renter occupied	13.4%
Vacant	22.0%
Single-family detached	70.2%
Large apartment buildings	2.0%
Mobile homes	23.7%
Median rooms	5.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.19

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	1.1%
2010–2019	3.7%
2000–2009	3.5%
1990–1999	20.3%
1980–1989	5.7%
1970–1979	35.9%
1960–1969	14.4%
1950–1959	4.1%
1940–1949	0.9%
1939 or earlier	10.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	7.6%
2 bedrooms	30.9%
3 bedrooms	57.5%
4 bedrooms	3.5%
5+ bedrooms	0.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	16.5%
1 vehicle	33.5%
2 vehicles	15.9%
3 or more	34.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	8.9%
Electricity	56.4%
Propane / LP gas	27.7%
Fuel oil	3.4%
Wood	1.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	220	61.5%
Cohabiting couple	5	1.4%
Male householder, no spouse	41	11.5%
Female householder, no spouse	92	25.7%
Households with children under 18	63	17.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	156	43.6%
Average household size	2.08

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	21.6%	8.9%
Married	62.6%	61.3%
Separated	1.9%	3.2%
Widowed	0.0%	21.4%
Divorced	13.9%	5.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 28.5%

Some HS, no diploma 19.2%

HS graduate 34.7%

Some college, no degree 12.6%

Associate's degree 0.0%

Bachelor's degree 3.9%

Graduate / professional 1.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	52.2%
Bachelor's or higher	5.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	5	6.0%
Elementary school	38	45.2%
High school	33	39.3%
College / grad school	8	9.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 30.9%

Retail trade 20.2%

Agriculture & mining 14.9%

Transportation & utilities 14.9%

Manufacturing 7.4%

Construction 5.3%

Finance & real estate 3.7%

Professional & management 1.6%

Public administration 1.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	31.9%
Service	4.8%
Sales & office	12.8%
Natural resources & construction	11.2%
Production & transportation	39.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	71.3%
Government	26.6%
Self-employed	2.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	81.4%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	8.5%
Work from home	10.1%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	26.2

Poverty

All people 33.7%

Under 18 years 39.3%

18 and over 33.0%

Married-couple families 40.0%

Female-led households 15.6%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	66.5%
Retirement income	20.1%
Supplemental Security	7.5%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	14.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.7%
High blood pressure	42.8%
High cholesterol	37.8%
Diabetes	14.8%
Heart disease	9.4%
Stroke	4.6%
Asthma	11.7%
Arthritis	34.3%
Kidney disease	3.8%
Pulmonary disease	13.6%
Cancer	7.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	31.9%
Binge drinking	13.4%
No physical activity	33.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	37.5%
Depression	30.0%
Fair or poor health	24.5%
Poor mental health	19.8%
Poor physical health	16.1%
No health insurance	21.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.9%
Visited dentist	44.1%
Cholesterol screening	87.1%
Teeth loss	27.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	46	7.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	40.7%
Under 18	14.3%
18–64 years	33.5%
65 and over	73.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	45.4%
Public insurance	55.8%
No insurance	13.7%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	744	100.0%
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)	737	99.1%
Born in same state	737	99.1%
Born in different state	410	55.1%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	7	0.9%
Not a US citizen	7	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	126	16.9%
French	47	6.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	29	3.9%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	48.1%
Internet access	52.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 37715

What city is ZIP code 37715 in?

ZIP code 37715 is primarily assigned to Clairfield, Tennessee.

What county is ZIP code 37715 in?

ZIP code 37715 falls within Claiborne County, Tennessee.

Does ZIP code 37715 have a large retiree population?

67% of households in ZIP code 37715 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 37715?

34% of residents in ZIP code 37715 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 37715?

5% 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 37715 mostly owner-occupied?

87% of occupied units in ZIP code 37715 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 37715 in?

ZIP code 37715 observes the EST timezone.