37731 ZIP Code — Eidson, TN

Hawkins County, Tennessee

ZIP code 37731 is located in Eidson, Tennessee, within Hawkins County. It covers approximately 49.70 square miles and serves a population of 630 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 423.

About ZIP code 37731

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Much of the housing stock is relatively new, reflecting recent development activity. Owner-occupancy is high at 91%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $42,875. Poverty affects 25% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 24% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 41% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with manufacturing as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 41 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (16%), smoking (27%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 37731 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.

630

population

49.70

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

37731 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 37731

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 37731. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Eidson	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

37857 Rogersville (8.4 mi) 24221 Blackwater (10 mi) 37873 Surgoinsville (11.2 mi) 37811 Mooresburg (12.8 mi) 37869 Sneedville (13 mi) 24263 Jonesville (14 mi) 37891 Whitesburg (15.2 mi) 37711 Bulls Gap (15.3 mi) 37881 Thorn Hill (17.9 mi) 37642 Church Hill (17.9 mi) 24277 Pennington Gap (18.1 mi) 37860 Russellville (18.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	630
Population density	13 / sq mi
State FIPS	47
County FIPS	073

Geography
Land area	49.70 sq mi
Water area	0.67 sq mi
Latitude	36.5010
Longitude	-83.0530
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	71.5%	54.3%	45.7%
$50k – $100k	2.4%	31.6%	30.9%
$100k – $200k	26.0%	12.9%	18.3%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.2%	5.1%

Demographics & statistics

630

Population

People per sq mi

33.8

Median age

$42,875

Median household income

$19,816

Per capita income

Median home value

Median monthly rent

91.4%

Home ownership

25.4%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

388

Housing units

1.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	197	31.3%
18 and over	433	68.7%
65 and over	90	14.3%
Median age	33.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%

Group	Count	%
White	630	100%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	71.5%	54.3%	45.7%
$50k – $100k	2.4%	31.6%	30.9%
$100k – $200k	26.0%	12.9%	18.3%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.2%	5.1%

Under $10k 12.3%

$15k–$25k 11.9%

$25k–$35k 18.1%

$35k–$50k 22.2%

$50k–$75k 23.5%

$75k–$100k 0.8%

$100k–$150k 11.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	12.3%
$15k–$25k	11.9%
$25k–$35k	18.1%
$35k–$50k	22.2%
$50k–$75k	23.5%
$75k–$100k	0.8%
$100k–$150k	11.1%
Median income	$42,875

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 55.9%

$50k–$100k 9.0%

$200k–$300k 34.2%

$500k–$1M 0.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$0
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	91.4%
Renter occupied	8.6%
Vacant	40.6%
Single-family detached	67.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	24.7%
Median rooms	3.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.46

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	46.2%
2000–2009	2.4%
1990–1999	15.9%
1980–1989	14.4%
1970–1979	9.5%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	2.2%
1939 or earlier	9.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.2%
1 bedroom	34.2%
2 bedrooms	31.1%
3 bedrooms	25.4%
4 bedrooms	6.6%
5+ bedrooms	0.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	34.6%
2 vehicles	45.3%
3 or more	20.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	61.7%
Propane / LP gas	27.2%
Wood	7.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	91	37.4%
Cohabiting couple	57	23.5%
Male householder, no spouse	76	31.3%
Female householder, no spouse	19	7.8%
Households with children under 18	112	46.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	61	25.1%
Average household size	2.59

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	42.2%	39.6%
Married	33.0%	59.2%
Separated	8.8%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	0.0%
Divorced	16.0%	1.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 6.8%

Some HS, no diploma 5.3%

HS graduate 63.7%

Some college, no degree 15.3%

Associate's degree 7.3%

Bachelor's degree 0.0%

Graduate / professional 1.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	88.0%
Bachelor's or higher	1.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	31	20.0%
High school	80	51.6%
College / grad school	44	28.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 29.2%

Retail trade 27.6%

Agriculture & mining 25.6%

Education & healthcare 12.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.6%

Other services 1.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	9.6%
Service	15.6%
Sales & office	12.8%
Natural resources & construction	0.0%
Production & transportation	62.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	61.6%
Government	34.4%
Self-employed	4.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	92.8%
Carpool	3.6%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	3.6%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	40.7

Poverty

All people 25.4%

Under 18 years 20.8%

18 and over 27.5%

Married-couple families 46.2%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	41.2%
Retirement income	21.0%
Supplemental Security	7.0%
Cash public assistance	7.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	24.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	40.2%
High blood pressure	44.4%
High cholesterol	41.1%
Diabetes	15.5%
Heart disease	9.7%
Stroke	4.6%
Asthma	10.9%
Arthritis	36.1%
Kidney disease	3.9%
Pulmonary disease	12.6%
Cancer	7.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	26.8%
Binge drinking	13.1%
No physical activity	29.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.6%
Depression	28.1%
Fair or poor health	22.1%
Poor mental health	17.5%
Poor physical health	15.0%
No health insurance	17.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.4%
Visited dentist	50.9%
Cholesterol screening	89.9%
Teeth loss	22.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	19	4.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	12.4%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	19.8%
65 and over	11.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	30.0%
Public insurance	63.3%
No insurance	10.2%
Uninsured under 19	3.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	544	86.3%
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)	630	100.0%
Born in same state	630	100.0%
Born in different state	506	80.3%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	204	32.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	148	23.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.6%
Internet access	70.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 37731

What city is ZIP code 37731 in?

ZIP code 37731 is primarily assigned to Eidson, Tennessee.

What county is ZIP code 37731 in?

ZIP code 37731 falls within Hawkins County, Tennessee.

Is ZIP code 37731 family-oriented?

31% of residents in ZIP code 37731 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

Is ZIP code 37731 mostly owner-occupied?

91% of occupied units in ZIP code 37731 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 37731?

25% of residents in ZIP code 37731 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 37731 have a large retiree population?

41% of households in ZIP code 37731 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What timezone is ZIP code 37731 in?

ZIP code 37731 observes the EST timezone.