37724 ZIP Code — Cumberland Gap, TN

Claiborne County, Tennessee

ZIP code 37724 is located in Cumberland Gap, Tennessee, within Claiborne County. It covers approximately 21.56 square miles and serves a population of 2,673 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 423.

About ZIP code 37724

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $137,300. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 49%.

Median household income is $31,676. Poverty affects 21% of residents, above the national average.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 22 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 32% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

2,673

population

21.56

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

37724 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 37724

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 37724. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Cumberland Gap	Acceptable
Cumberland Gap	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

40965 Middlesboro (6.7 mi) 37752 Harrogate (8 mi) 37715 Clairfield (8.7 mi) 37870 Speedwell (8.8 mi) 37825 New Tazewell (9.2 mi) 24248 Ewing (10.6 mi) 40813 Calvin (11 mi) 37879 Tazewell (11.2 mi) 40977 Pineville (13.4 mi) 40940 Frakes (13.6 mi) 40856 Miracle (14.9 mi) 37866 Sharps Chapel (16.1 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,673
Population density	124 / sq mi
State FIPS	47
County FIPS	025

Geography
Land area	21.56 sq mi
Water area	0.02 sq mi
Latitude	36.5474
Longitude	-83.6976
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	72.5%	62.5%	45.7%
$50k – $100k	17.9%	26.0%	30.9%
$100k – $200k	7.3%	8.8%	18.3%
Over $200k	2.3%	2.7%	5.1%

Demographics & statistics

2,673

Population

124

People per sq mi

33.1

Median age

$31,676

Median household income

$19,700

Per capita income

$137,300

Median home value

$743

Median monthly rent

49.4%

Home ownership

20.5%

Poverty rate

5.0%

Unemployment

754

Housing units

31.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

104

141

20–24

162

280

25–34

321

141

35–44

162

115

45–54

131

55–59

60–64

152

65–74

174

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	342	12.8%
18 and over	2,331	87.2%
65 and over	478	17.9%
Median age	33.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 88.1%

Asian 6.1%

Two or more races 3.9%

Black or African American 1.5%

Hispanic or Latino 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	2,365	88.1%
Asian	163	6.1%
Two or more races	105	3.9%
Black or African American	40	1.5%
Hispanic or Latino	11	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	72.5%	62.5%	45.7%
$50k – $100k	17.9%	26.0%	30.9%
$100k – $200k	7.3%	8.8%	18.3%
Over $200k	2.3%	2.7%	5.1%

Under $10k 23.6%

$10k–$15k 6.1%

$15k–$25k 9.4%

$25k–$35k 13.7%

$35k–$50k 20.8%

$50k–$75k 9.0%

$75k–$100k 5.3%

$100k–$150k 11.7%

$150k–$200k 0.2%

$200k+ 0.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	23.6%
$10k–$15k	6.1%
$15k–$25k	9.4%
$25k–$35k	13.7%
$35k–$50k	20.8%
$50k–$75k	9.0%
$75k–$100k	5.3%
$100k–$150k	11.7%
$150k–$200k	0.2%
$200k+	0.2%
Median income	$31,676

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 14.9%

$50k–$100k 16.0%

$100k–$150k 23.8%

$150k–$200k 11.8%

$200k–$300k 15.2%

$300k–$500k 9.1%

$500k–$1M 0.6%

$1M+ 8.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$137,300
Median rent / month	$743
Owner occupied	49.4%
Renter occupied	50.6%
Vacant	8.2%
Single-family detached	50.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	21.0%
Median rooms	5.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.43

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.5%
2010–2019	15.4%
2000–2009	29.0%
1990–1999	10.7%
1980–1989	11.3%
1970–1979	13.1%
1960–1969	4.1%
1950–1959	6.7%
1940–1949	3.1%
1939 or earlier	6.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.7%
1 bedroom	19.1%
2 bedrooms	17.7%
3 bedrooms	48.8%
4 bedrooms	10.2%
5+ bedrooms	3.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.3%
1 vehicle	47.8%
2 vehicles	27.5%
3 or more	21.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	5.1%
Electricity	86.0%
Propane / LP gas	4.6%
Fuel oil	0.5%
Wood	3.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	488	37.8%
Cohabiting couple	52	4.0%
Male householder, no spouse	259	20.1%
Female householder, no spouse	492	38.1%
Households with children under 18	263	20.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	339	26.3%
Average household size	1.98

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	38.5%	37.8%
Married	48.8%	40.0%
Separated	1.3%	1.4%
Widowed	0.0%	12.8%
Divorced	11.4%	8.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.8%

Some HS, no diploma 6.9%

HS graduate 27.9%

Some college, no degree 19.7%

Associate's degree 7.7%

Bachelor's degree 18.7%

Graduate / professional 13.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	87.2%
Bachelor's or higher	31.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	13	1.3%
Kindergarten	17	1.7%
Elementary school	212	21.5%
High school	63	6.4%
College / grad school	681	69.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 37.1%

Manufacturing 13.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 9.7%

Retail trade 9.6%

Public administration 6.0%

Other services 5.8%

Professional & management 5.3%

Construction 4.3%

Transportation & utilities 3.6%

Finance & real estate 3.6%

Wholesale trade 1.4%

Agriculture & mining 0.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	36.1%
Service	24.9%
Sales & office	12.0%
Natural resources & construction	15.0%
Production & transportation	12.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	69.0%
Government	23.1%
Self-employed	7.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.6%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	81.1%
Carpool	11.2%
Public transit	1.0%
Walk	1.0%
Work from home	5.8%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	22.4

Poverty

All people 20.5%

Under 18 years 20.8%

18 and over 20.4%

Married-couple families 2.0%

Female-led households 15.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	29.1%
Retirement income	19.0%
Supplemental Security	4.2%
Cash public assistance	1.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	12.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.4%
High blood pressure	37.3%
High cholesterol	33.7%
Diabetes	12.2%
Heart disease	7.4%
Stroke	3.5%
Asthma	11.1%
Arthritis	29.2%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	9.9%
Cancer	6.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	24.4%
Binge drinking	14.8%
No physical activity	26.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.9%
Depression	28.2%
Fair or poor health	18.2%
Poor mental health	18.2%
Poor physical health	12.7%
No health insurance	16.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.8%
Visited dentist	52.4%
Cholesterol screening	87.5%
Teeth loss	20.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	92	3.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	19.6%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	12.2%
65 and over	62.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	67.6%
Public insurance	37.0%
No insurance	11.2%
Uninsured under 19	9.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,624	98.2%
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)	2,528	94.6%
Born in same state	2,527	94.5%
Born in different state	925	34.6%
Foreign born	1	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	145	5.4%
Not a US citizen	89	61.4%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	351	13.1%
French	345	12.9%
Arab	128	4.8%
English	37	1.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	31	1.2%
Dutch	5	0.2%
Norwegian	4	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	48.3%
Internet access	94.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 37724

What city is ZIP code 37724 in?

ZIP code 37724 is primarily assigned to Cumberland Gap, Tennessee.

What county is ZIP code 37724 in?

ZIP code 37724 falls within Claiborne County, Tennessee.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 37724?

21% of residents in ZIP code 37724 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 37724?

The median home value in ZIP code 37724 is $137,300.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 37724?

The median household income in ZIP code 37724 is $31,676, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the population of ZIP code 37724?

ZIP code 37724 has an estimated population of 2,673 residents, with a density of 124 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 37724 in?

ZIP code 37724 observes the EST timezone.