37754 ZIP Code — Heiskell, TN

Knox County, Tennessee

ZIP code 37754 is located in Heiskell, Tennessee, within Knox County. It covers approximately 38.23 square miles and serves a population of 3,513 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 865.

About ZIP code 37754

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $151,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 87%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $57,212. 40% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

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

College attainment at 14% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 37754 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

3,513

population

38.23

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

37754 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 37754

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 37754. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Heiskell	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

37849 Powell (4.6 mi) 37938 Knoxville (5.6 mi) 37705 Andersonville (6.3 mi) 37918 Knoxville (8.4 mi) 37716 Clinton (8.9 mi) 37769 Rocky Top (9.1 mi) 37912 Knoxville (9.2 mi) 37921 Knoxville (10.8 mi) 37917 Knoxville (11.5 mi) 37721 Corryton (11.9 mi) 37757 Jacksboro (12.5 mi) 37931 Knoxville (12.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	3,513
Population density	92 / sq mi
State FIPS	47
County FIPS	093

Geography
Land area	38.23 sq mi
Water area	0.06 sq mi
Latitude	36.1389
Longitude	-84.0254
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	865

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	51.8%	42.5%	45.7%
$50k – $100k	32.6%	31.1%	30.9%
$100k – $200k	14.6%	20.2%	18.3%
Over $200k	0.9%	6.3%	5.1%

Demographics & statistics

3,513

Population

People per sq mi

48.3

Median age

$57,212

Median household income

$31,493

Per capita income

$151,100

Median home value

$1,053

Median monthly rent

86.7%

Home ownership

16.4%

Poverty rate

5.9%

Unemployment

1,635

Housing units

14.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

114

Under 5

107

5–9

10–14

15–19

135

20–24

126

156

25–34

147

185

35–44

173

287

45–54

270

217

55–59

204

155

60–64

145

159

65–74

149

109

75–84

103

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	623	17.7%
18 and over	2,890	82.3%
65 and over	641	18.2%
Median age	48.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 92%

Two or more races 4.2%

Hispanic or Latino 2.6%

Black or African American 0.7%

Other race 0.6%

Group	Count	%
White	3,317	92%
Two or more races	150	4.2%
Hispanic or Latino	94	2.6%
Black or African American	26	0.7%
Other race	20	0.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	51.8%	42.5%	45.7%
$50k – $100k	32.6%	31.1%	30.9%
$100k – $200k	14.6%	20.2%	18.3%
Over $200k	0.9%	6.3%	5.1%

Under $10k 6.1%

$10k–$15k 7.4%

$15k–$25k 6.1%

$25k–$35k 8.9%

$35k–$50k 14.6%

$50k–$75k 11.5%

$75k–$100k 16.0%

$100k–$150k 21.1%

$150k–$200k 4.3%

$200k+ 4.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	6.1%
$10k–$15k	7.4%
$15k–$25k	6.1%
$25k–$35k	8.9%
$35k–$50k	14.6%
$50k–$75k	11.5%
$75k–$100k	16.0%
$100k–$150k	21.1%
$150k–$200k	4.3%
$200k+	4.0%
Median income	$57,212

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 13.4%

$50k–$100k 23.5%

$100k–$150k 12.7%

$150k–$200k 12.5%

$200k–$300k 18.6%

$300k–$500k 16.0%

$500k–$1M 3.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$151,100
Median rent / month	$1,053
Owner occupied	86.7%
Renter occupied	13.3%
Vacant	19.9%
Single-family detached	68.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	30.5%
Median rooms	5.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.47

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.6%
2010–2019	9.9%
2000–2009	12.8%
1990–1999	23.2%
1980–1989	15.7%
1970–1979	20.5%
1960–1969	8.0%
1950–1959	3.9%
1940–1949	3.8%
1939 or earlier	1.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.9%
1 bedroom	1.9%
2 bedrooms	27.9%
3 bedrooms	57.0%
4 bedrooms	9.2%
5+ bedrooms	2.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	6.1%
1 vehicle	22.4%
2 vehicles	33.6%
3 or more	37.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	6.7%
Electricity	88.1%
Propane / LP gas	2.1%
Wood	3.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	581	39.6%
Cohabiting couple	170	11.6%
Male householder, no spouse	342	23.3%
Female householder, no spouse	373	25.4%
Households with children under 18	423	28.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	539	36.8%
Average household size	2.40

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	36.4%	17.3%
Married	47.2%	47.6%
Separated	0.5%	1.5%
Widowed	6.1%	11.0%
Divorced	9.8%	22.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 7.2%

Some HS, no diploma 9.6%

HS graduate 34.5%

Some college, no degree 21.2%

Associate's degree 13.6%

Bachelor's degree 7.1%

Graduate / professional 6.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	83.2%
Bachelor's or higher	14.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	24	4.6%
Elementary school	271	51.6%
High school	128	24.4%
College / grad school	102	19.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 22.6%

Education & healthcare 21.8%

Professional & management 12.8%

Retail trade 11.0%

Transportation & utilities 9.5%

Construction 7.2%

Finance & real estate 4.0%

Public administration 3.9%

Wholesale trade 3.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 2.1%

Other services 1.3%

Agriculture & mining 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	33.8%
Service	15.2%
Sales & office	20.8%
Natural resources & construction	7.8%
Production & transportation	22.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	78.6%
Government	18.1%
Self-employed	3.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	87.4%
Carpool	7.6%
Public transit	1.6%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	3.4%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	22.0

Poverty

All people 16.4%

Under 18 years 19.1%

18 and over 15.9%

Married-couple families 6.7%

Female-led households 4.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	39.8%
Retirement income	20.2%
Supplemental Security	10.4%
Cash public assistance	2.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	14.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.4%
High blood pressure	39.2%
High cholesterol	37.9%
Diabetes	11.9%
Heart disease	7.4%
Stroke	3.3%
Asthma	10.6%
Arthritis	30.1%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	9.1%
Cancer	6.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.9%
Binge drinking	14.9%
No physical activity	25.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.4%
Depression	27.3%
Fair or poor health	16.6%
Poor mental health	17.0%
Poor physical health	12.0%
No health insurance	15.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.2%
Visited dentist	57.7%
Cholesterol screening	90.5%
Teeth loss	16.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	161	5.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	20.6%
Under 18	8.0%
18–64 years	14.9%
65 and over	52.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	60.9%
Public insurance	42.8%
No insurance	8.3%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	3,292	93.7%
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)	3,495	99.5%
Born in same state	3,495	99.5%
Born in different state	2,415	68.7%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	18	0.5%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	646	18.4%
Italian	424	12.1%
Arab	367	10.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	78	2.2%
German	1	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.7%
Internet access	89.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 37754

What city is ZIP code 37754 in?

ZIP code 37754 is primarily assigned to Heiskell, Tennessee.

What county is ZIP code 37754 in?

ZIP code 37754 falls within Anderson County, Tennessee.

Is ZIP code 37754 mostly owner-occupied?

87% of occupied units in ZIP code 37754 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 37754?

14% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 37754?

16% of residents in ZIP code 37754 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 37754 have a large retiree population?

40% of households in ZIP code 37754 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What timezone is ZIP code 37754 in?

ZIP code 37754 observes the EST timezone.