37331 ZIP Code — Etowah, TN

Mcminn County, Tennessee

ZIP code 37331 is located in Etowah, Tennessee, within Mcminn County. It covers approximately 39.36 square miles and serves a population of 7,495 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 423.

About ZIP code 37331

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 $149,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 76%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $57,604. 51% 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. The average commute of 27 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 16% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (16%), smoking (26%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 12% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 23%.

Overall, ZIP code 37331 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

7,495

population

39.36

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

37331 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 37331

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 37331. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Etowah	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

37329 Englewood (6.3 mi) 37325 Delano (7.3 mi) 37303 Athens (9.2 mi) 37370 Riceville (10.4 mi) 37307 Benton (12.6 mi) 37309 Calhoun (12.7 mi) 37310 Charleston (14.7 mi) 37391 Turtletown (15.3 mi) 37354 Madisonville (15.4 mi) 37385 Tellico Plains (15.6 mi) 37826 Niota (16.3 mi) 37333 Farner (17.4 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	7,495
Population density	190 / sq mi
State FIPS	47
County FIPS	107

Geography
Land area	39.36 sq mi
Water area	0.02 sq mi
Latitude	35.3315
Longitude	-84.5299
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	56.3%	53.4%	45.7%
$50k – $100k	28.2%	29.0%	30.9%
$100k – $200k	13.9%	15.2%	18.3%
Over $200k	1.6%	2.4%	5.1%

Demographics & statistics

7,495

Population

190

People per sq mi

46.1

Median age

$57,604

Median household income

$32,344

Per capita income

$149,500

Median home value

$871

Median monthly rent

76.2%

Home ownership

11.5%

Poverty rate

9.9%

Unemployment

3,006

Housing units

16.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

292

Under 5

315

160

5–9

172

184

10–14

198

192

15–19

206

167

20–24

180

436

25–34

469

327

35–44

353

456

45–54

491

222

55–59

240

315

60–64

339

404

65–74

434

367

75–84

396

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,605	21.4%
18 and over	5,890	78.6%
65 and over	1,781	23.8%
Median age	46.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 81.8%

Two or more races 8%

Hispanic or Latino 4.9%

Black or African American 4.6%

Asian 0.4%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	6,449	81.8%
Two or more races	628	8%
Hispanic or Latino	389	4.9%
Black or African American	362	4.6%
Asian	31	0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native	22	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	56.3%	53.4%	45.7%
$50k – $100k	28.2%	29.0%	30.9%
$100k – $200k	13.9%	15.2%	18.3%
Over $200k	1.6%	2.4%	5.1%

Under $10k 1.5%

$10k–$15k 7.7%

$15k–$25k 8.0%

$25k–$35k 15.0%

$35k–$50k 14.0%

$50k–$75k 16.4%

$75k–$100k 13.7%

$100k–$150k 17.9%

$150k–$200k 4.4%

$200k+ 1.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.5%
$10k–$15k	7.7%
$15k–$25k	8.0%
$25k–$35k	15.0%
$35k–$50k	14.0%
$50k–$75k	16.4%
$75k–$100k	13.7%
$100k–$150k	17.9%
$150k–$200k	4.4%
$200k+	1.4%
Median income	$57,604

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 6.2%

$50k–$100k 20.4%

$100k–$150k 23.5%

$150k–$200k 14.7%

$200k–$300k 18.2%

$300k–$500k 14.5%

$500k–$1M 2.0%

$1M+ 0.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$149,500
Median rent / month	$871
Owner occupied	76.2%
Renter occupied	23.8%
Vacant	21.2%
Single-family detached	85.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.2%
Mobile homes	9.2%
Median rooms	5.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.46

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.7%
2000–2009	13.6%
1990–1999	12.9%
1980–1989	12.4%
1970–1979	19.0%
1960–1969	13.5%
1950–1959	8.0%
1940–1949	4.2%
1939 or earlier	14.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	2.7%
2 bedrooms	29.5%
3 bedrooms	55.2%
4 bedrooms	8.1%
5+ bedrooms	4.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.4%
1 vehicle	19.2%
2 vehicles	47.0%
3 or more	29.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	37.3%
Electricity	55.7%
Propane / LP gas	5.5%
Fuel oil	0.5%
Wood	1.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,489	51.1%
Cohabiting couple	224	7.7%
Male householder, no spouse	559	19.2%
Female householder, no spouse	641	22.0%
Households with children under 18	948	32.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,153	39.6%
Average household size	2.50

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	18.2%	21.1%
Married	55.3%	50.6%
Separated	4.9%	3.5%
Widowed	3.9%	9.3%
Divorced	17.7%	15.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 6.4%

Some HS, no diploma 6.4%

HS graduate 46.0%

Some college, no degree 15.5%

Associate's degree 9.3%

Bachelor's degree 11.4%

Graduate / professional 5.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	87.2%
Bachelor's or higher	16.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	108	8.6%
Kindergarten	80	6.3%
Elementary school	535	42.4%
High school	366	29.0%
College / grad school	173	13.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 28.4%

Education & healthcare 17.3%

Retail trade 10.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.8%

Transportation & utilities 6.4%

Finance & real estate 6.3%

Wholesale trade 5.5%

Professional & management 5.5%

Construction 5.2%

Other services 4.4%

Agriculture & mining 1.7%

Public administration 1.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	26.3%
Service	15.9%
Sales & office	17.1%
Natural resources & construction	9.8%
Production & transportation	30.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	79.5%
Government	5.6%
Self-employed	14.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	90.1%
Carpool	4.9%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.2%
Work from home	3.5%
Other means	0.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	27.3

Poverty

All people 11.5%

Under 18 years 11.7%

18 and over 11.4%

Married-couple families 6.4%

Female-led households 4.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	50.8%
Retirement income	27.8%
Supplemental Security	4.8%
Cash public assistance	0.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	14.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.3%
High blood pressure	44.9%
High cholesterol	39.0%
Diabetes	15.8%
Heart disease	9.7%
Stroke	4.7%
Asthma	11.0%
Arthritis	35.0%
Kidney disease	4.0%
Pulmonary disease	12.2%
Cancer	8.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	25.8%
Binge drinking	12.3%
No physical activity	30.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.9%
Depression	26.1%
Fair or poor health	21.6%
Poor mental health	17.4%
Poor physical health	14.7%
No health insurance	17.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.4%
Visited dentist	51.9%
Cholesterol screening	90.3%
Teeth loss	22.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	716	12.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	23.1%
Under 18	2.1%
18–64 years	20.7%
65 and over	49.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	55.4%
Public insurance	54.5%
No insurance	7.2%
Uninsured under 19	1.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	6,888	91.9%
Spanish	172	2.5%
Other Indo-European	167	2.4%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	5	0.1%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	7,276	97.1%
Born in same state	7,209	96.2%
Born in different state	5,007	66.8%
Foreign born	67	0.9%
Naturalized citizen	219	2.9%
Not a US citizen	71	32.4%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	1,249	16.7%
Arab	759	10.1%
French	673	9%
German	49	0.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	44	0.6%
English	28	0.4%
Polish	24	0.3%
Irish	13	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.9%
Internet access	88.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 37331

What city is ZIP code 37331 in?

ZIP code 37331 is primarily assigned to Etowah, Tennessee.

What county is ZIP code 37331 in?

ZIP code 37331 falls within Mcminn County, Tennessee.

Does ZIP code 37331 have a large retiree population?

51% of households in ZIP code 37331 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 37331 have a large veteran population?

12% of civilians in ZIP code 37331 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 37331?

The median home value in ZIP code 37331 is $149,500.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 37331?

Health data for ZIP code 37331 shows elevated rates of diabetes (16%) and smoking (26%) compared to national benchmarks.

What timezone is ZIP code 37331 in?

ZIP code 37331 observes the EST timezone.