37753 ZIP Code — Hartford, TN

Cocke County, Tennessee

ZIP code 37753 is located in Hartford, Tennessee, within Cocke County. It covers approximately 32.01 square miles and serves a population of 985 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 423/865.

About ZIP code 37753

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 $84,500. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 66%.

Median household income is $51,375. SNAP benefit usage at 19% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 32% 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 31 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 23% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 27%.

Overall, ZIP code 37753 reflects a community defined by a significant Social Security-dependent population and elevated reliance on food assistance.

985

population

32.01

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

37753 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 37753

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 37753. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Hartford	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

37727 Del Rio (5.9 mi) 37722 Cosby (6.9 mi) 37821 Newport (12.2 mi) 37843 Parrottsville (13.3 mi) 28743 Hot Springs (13.6 mi) 28721 Clyde (14.4 mi) 28785 Waynesville (16 mi) 28719 Cherokee (17.2 mi) 37713 Bybee (18.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	985
Population density	31 / sq mi
State FIPS	47
County FIPS	029

Geography
Land area	32.01 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	35.8311
Longitude	-83.0968
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	423/865

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	64.9%	62.0%	45.7%
$50k – $100k	14.4%	28.6%	30.9%
$100k – $200k	15.1%	8.0%	18.3%
Over $200k	5.5%	1.3%	5.1%

Demographics & statistics

985

Population

People per sq mi

46.7

Median age

$51,375

Median household income

$28,004

Per capita income

$84,500

Median home value

$621

Median monthly rent

66.0%

Home ownership

13.7%

Poverty rate

5.0%

Unemployment

340

Housing units

22.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

114

35–44

193

45–54

112

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	221	22.4%
18 and over	764	77.6%
65 and over	95	9.6%
Median age	46.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 99.5%

Black or African American 0.3%

Hispanic or Latino 0.1%

Two or more races 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	981	99.5%
Black or African American	3	0.3%
Hispanic or Latino	1	0.1%
Two or more races	1	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	64.9%	62.0%	45.7%
$50k – $100k	14.4%	28.6%	30.9%
$100k – $200k	15.1%	8.0%	18.3%
Over $200k	5.5%	1.3%	5.1%

Under $10k 4.7%

$10k–$15k 13.9%

$15k–$25k 6.4%

$25k–$35k 6.4%

$35k–$50k 17.0%

$50k–$75k 9.2%

$75k–$100k 22.0%

$100k–$150k 12.0%

$200k+ 8.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.7%
$10k–$15k	13.9%
$15k–$25k	6.4%
$25k–$35k	6.4%
$35k–$50k	17.0%
$50k–$75k	9.2%
$75k–$100k	22.0%
$100k–$150k	12.0%
$200k+	8.4%
Median income	$51,375

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 33.8%

$50k–$100k 29.5%

$100k–$150k 11.0%

$150k–$200k 6.8%

$300k–$500k 16.0%

$500k–$1M 3.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$84,500
Median rent / month	$621
Owner occupied	66.0%
Renter occupied	34.0%
Vacant	22.3%
Single-family detached	85.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	14.7%
Median rooms	5.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.64

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	13.4%
2000–2009	26.0%
1990–1999	14.9%
1980–1989	14.5%
1970–1979	10.6%
1960–1969	5.4%
1950–1959	6.5%
1940–1949	1.7%
1939 or earlier	6.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	9.1%
1 bedroom	20.1%
2 bedrooms	18.4%
3 bedrooms	25.5%
4 bedrooms	26.8%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.5%
1 vehicle	13.1%
2 vehicles	23.7%
3 or more	60.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	19.8%
Electricity	22.3%
Propane / LP gas	31.5%
Wood	23.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	249	69.4%
Cohabiting couple	8	2.2%
Male householder, no spouse	84	23.4%
Female householder, no spouse	18	5.0%
Households with children under 18	123	34.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	91	25.3%
Average household size	2.73

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	24.0%	10.8%
Married	60.5%	76.2%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	5.6%
Divorced	15.5%	7.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.6%

Some HS, no diploma 18.0%

HS graduate 31.3%

Some college, no degree 21.7%

Associate's degree 2.9%

Bachelor's degree 11.9%

Graduate / professional 10.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	78.3%
Bachelor's or higher	22.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	129	56.6%
High school	93	40.8%
College / grad school	6	2.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 28.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 27.8%

Manufacturing 18.1%

Professional & management 10.6%

Construction 6.2%

Public administration 4.9%

Transportation & utilities 2.4%

Retail trade 1.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	41.5%
Service	26.9%
Sales & office	0.2%
Natural resources & construction	8.4%
Production & transportation	23.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	65.1%
Government	27.2%
Self-employed	7.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	82.1%
Carpool	1.3%
Public transit	0.2%
Walk	14.1%
Work from home	0.4%
Other means	1.8%
Avg commute (minutes)	31.2

Poverty

All people 13.7%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 17.7%

Married-couple families 10.4%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	32.3%
Retirement income	14.5%
Supplemental Security	12.5%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	19.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.3%
High blood pressure	41.8%
High cholesterol	39.8%
Diabetes	14.0%
Heart disease	8.8%
Stroke	4.2%
Asthma	11.0%
Arthritis	33.5%
Kidney disease	3.5%
Pulmonary disease	11.8%
Cancer	7.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	27.0%
Binge drinking	13.8%
No physical activity	28.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.8%
Depression	28.4%
Fair or poor health	21.1%
Poor mental health	18.2%
Poor physical health	14.6%
No health insurance	18.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.6%
Visited dentist	52.7%
Cholesterol screening	89.1%
Teeth loss	22.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	82	10.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	27.1%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	32.0%
65 and over	55.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	60.3%
Public insurance	30.2%
No insurance	14.5%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	985	100.0%
Spanish	1	0.1%
Other Indo-European	1	0.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	984	99.9%
Born in same state	984	99.9%
Born in different state	639	64.9%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	1	0.1%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	142	14.4%
Italian	139	14.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	70	7.1%
German	21	2.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	36.4%
Internet access	85.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 37753

What city is ZIP code 37753 in?

ZIP code 37753 is primarily assigned to Hartford, Tennessee.

What county is ZIP code 37753 in?

ZIP code 37753 falls within Cocke County, Tennessee.

Does ZIP code 37753 have a large veteran population?

11% of civilians in ZIP code 37753 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 37753?

The median home value in ZIP code 37753 is $84,500.

What is the population of ZIP code 37753?

ZIP code 37753 has an estimated population of 985 residents, with a density of 31 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 37753?

The median household income in ZIP code 37753 is $51,375, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 37753 in?

ZIP code 37753 observes the EST timezone.