37327 ZIP Code — Dunlap, TN

Sequatchie County, Tennessee

ZIP code 37327 is located in Dunlap, Tennessee, within Sequatchie County. It covers approximately 191.40 square miles and serves a population of 12,165 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 423.

About ZIP code 37327

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 $179,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 76%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $55,417. Poverty affects 20% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 18% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 42% 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.

College attainment at 18% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (26%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 24%.

Overall, ZIP code 37327 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

12,165

population

191.40

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

37327 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 37327

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 37327. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Dunlap	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

37365 Palmer (9.3 mi) 37313 Coalmont (13.2 mi) 37338 Graysville (13.3 mi) 37305 Beersheba Springs (14.1 mi) 37379 Soddy Daisy (15.1 mi) 37377 Signal Mountain (15.9 mi) 37304 Bakewell (16.5 mi) 37339 Gruetli Laager (16.8 mi) 37373 Sale Creek (16.8 mi) 37397 Whitwell (17 mi) 37367 Pikeville (18.5 mi) 37387 Tracy City (18.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	12,165
Population density	64 / sq mi
State FIPS	47
County FIPS	153

Geography
Land area	191.40 sq mi
Water area	0.17 sq mi
Latitude	35.4047
Longitude	-85.4153
Timezone	Central (CT)
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	52.1%	49.1%	45.7%
$50k – $100k	34.8%	37.2%	30.9%
$100k – $200k	12.1%	12.8%	18.3%
Over $200k	0.9%	0.9%	5.1%

Demographics & statistics

12,165

Population

People per sq mi

42.7

Median age

$55,417

Median household income

$26,333

Per capita income

$179,000

Median home value

$788

Median monthly rent

75.8%

Home ownership

19.6%

Poverty rate

3.7%

Unemployment

4,123

Housing units

17.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

318

Under 5

291

360

5–9

329

332

10–14

303

512

15–19

468

299

20–24

274

803

25–34

734

747

35–44

683

719

45–54

657

453

55–59

414

467

60–64

427

741

65–74

676

484

75–84

442

121

85+

111

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	2,486	20.4%
18 and over	9,679	79.6%
65 and over	2,575	21.2%
Median age	42.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 91.7%

Hispanic or Latino 2.6%

Other race 2.6%

Two or more races 2%

Black or African American 0.7%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	11,454	91.7%
Hispanic or Latino	320	2.6%
Other race	320	2.6%
Two or more races	251	2%
Black or African American	83	0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native	45	0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	12	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	52.1%	49.1%	45.7%
$50k – $100k	34.8%	37.2%	30.9%
$100k – $200k	12.1%	12.8%	18.3%
Over $200k	0.9%	0.9%	5.1%

Under $10k 3.0%

$10k–$15k 8.1%

$15k–$25k 12.8%

$25k–$35k 10.1%

$35k–$50k 13.4%

$50k–$75k 18.8%

$75k–$100k 14.4%

$100k–$150k 11.1%

$150k–$200k 4.8%

$200k+ 3.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.0%
$10k–$15k	8.1%
$15k–$25k	12.8%
$25k–$35k	10.1%
$35k–$50k	13.4%
$50k–$75k	18.8%
$75k–$100k	14.4%
$100k–$150k	11.1%
$150k–$200k	4.8%
$200k+	3.5%
Median income	$55,417

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 5.2%

$50k–$100k 17.9%

$100k–$150k 14.8%

$150k–$200k 18.6%

$200k–$300k 21.1%

$300k–$500k 13.4%

$500k–$1M 7.8%

$1M+ 1.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$179,000
Median rent / month	$788
Owner occupied	75.8%
Renter occupied	24.2%
Vacant	14.1%
Single-family detached	71.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.1%
Mobile homes	21.1%
Median rooms	5.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.59

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	1.4%
2010–2019	11.3%
2000–2009	26.4%
1990–1999	16.4%
1980–1989	15.8%
1970–1979	11.3%
1960–1969	5.1%
1950–1959	6.1%
1940–1949	2.1%
1939 or earlier	4.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.0%
1 bedroom	7.4%
2 bedrooms	25.6%
3 bedrooms	55.2%
4 bedrooms	9.9%
5+ bedrooms	1.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.5%
1 vehicle	23.7%
2 vehicles	41.3%
3 or more	31.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	18.6%
Electricity	63.3%
Propane / LP gas	11.1%
Fuel oil	2.7%
Wood	3.4%
No fuel used	0.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	2,426	54.3%
Cohabiting couple	255	5.7%
Male householder, no spouse	775	17.3%
Female householder, no spouse	1,014	22.7%
Households with children under 18	1,384	31.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,670	37.4%
Average household size	2.67

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	31.1%	18.6%
Married	49.3%	52.2%
Separated	2.4%	4.3%
Widowed	2.7%	12.5%
Divorced	14.6%	12.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.7%

Some HS, no diploma 10.1%

HS graduate 40.3%

Some college, no degree 19.1%

Associate's degree 7.1%

Bachelor's degree 11.5%

Graduate / professional 6.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	84.2%
Bachelor's or higher	17.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	60	2.7%
Kindergarten	134	6.0%
Elementary school	1,037	46.3%
High school	635	28.3%
College / grad school	376	16.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 22.0%

Manufacturing 14.9%

Professional & management 12.6%

Retail trade 12.4%

Construction 11.5%

Transportation & utilities 6.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.2%

Finance & real estate 4.4%

Other services 3.9%

Public administration 2.3%

Agriculture & mining 1.7%

Wholesale trade 1.4%

Information 1.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	26.8%
Service	18.2%
Sales & office	17.1%
Natural resources & construction	18.1%
Production & transportation	19.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	76.9%
Government	16.8%
Self-employed	6.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	76.2%
Carpool	11.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	2.0%
Work from home	8.2%
Other means	2.6%
Avg commute (minutes)	31.8

Poverty

All people 19.6%

Under 18 years 35.5%

18 and over 15.5%

Married-couple families 8.0%

Female-led households 42.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	41.8%
Retirement income	31.2%
Supplemental Security	11.7%
Cash public assistance	3.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	18.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.7%
High blood pressure	39.7%
High cholesterol	37.6%
Diabetes	13.4%
Heart disease	8.3%
Stroke	3.9%
Asthma	10.8%
Arthritis	32.0%
Kidney disease	3.4%
Pulmonary disease	11.0%
Cancer	7.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	26.0%
Binge drinking	13.8%
No physical activity	28.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.8%
Depression	27.7%
Fair or poor health	20.0%
Poor mental health	17.8%
Poor physical health	13.7%
No health insurance	18.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.7%
Visited dentist	51.4%
Cholesterol screening	89.0%
Teeth loss	20.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	866	8.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	23.7%
Under 18	14.1%
18–64 years	20.2%
65 and over	42.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	57.8%
Public insurance	48.6%
No insurance	10.5%
Uninsured under 19	8.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	11,556	95.0%
Spanish	287	2.5%
Other Indo-European	287	2.5%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	11,790	96.9%
Born in same state	11,758	96.7%
Born in different state	8,263	67.9%
Foreign born	32	0.3%
Naturalized citizen	375	3.1%
Not a US citizen	33	8.8%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	1,973	16.2%
French	1,124	9.2%
Italian	750	6.2%
English	55	0.5%
Polish	33	0.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	16	0.1%
Dutch	12	0.1%
German	7	0.1%
Norwegian	4	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	36.7%
Internet access	88.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 37327

What city is ZIP code 37327 in?

ZIP code 37327 is primarily assigned to Dunlap, Tennessee.

What county is ZIP code 37327 in?

ZIP code 37327 falls within Sequatchie County, Tennessee.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 37327?

20% of residents in ZIP code 37327 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 37327 have a large retiree population?

42% of households in ZIP code 37327 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 37327?

The median home value in ZIP code 37327 is $179,000.

What is the population of ZIP code 37327?

ZIP code 37327 has an estimated population of 12,165 residents, with a density of 64 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 37327 in?

ZIP code 37327 observes the CST timezone.