37755 ZIP Code — Helenwood, TN

Scott County, Tennessee

ZIP code 37755 is located in Helenwood, Tennessee, within Scott County. It covers approximately 37.92 square miles and serves a population of 2,920 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 423.

About ZIP code 37755

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 $118,000. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 73%.

Median household income is $46,141. Poverty affects 18% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 17% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 31% 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 24 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 6% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (30%) compared to national benchmarks. 22% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

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

Overall, ZIP code 37755 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

2,920

population

37.92

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

37755 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 37755

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 37755. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Helenwood	Acceptable
Helenwood	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

37852 Robbins (6.3 mi) 37841 Oneida (6.6 mi) 38504 Allardt (10 mi) 37756 Huntsville (10.6 mi) 37892 Winfield (12.6 mi) 37847 Pioneer (12.8 mi) 37872 Sunbright (13 mi) 42649 Strunk (16.3 mi) 37770 Lancing (19.1 mi) 37714 Caryville (19.1 mi) 38556 Jamestown (19.5 mi) 42647 Stearns (19.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,920
Population density	77 / sq mi
State FIPS	47
County FIPS	151

Geography
Land area	37.92 sq mi
Water area	0.04 sq mi
Latitude	36.4175
Longitude	-84.5581
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	70.1%	63.1%	45.7%
$50k – $100k	26.2%	28.2%	30.9%
$100k – $200k	3.8%	7.7%	18.3%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.0%	5.1%

Demographics & statistics

2,920

Population

People per sq mi

38.5

Median age

$46,141

Median household income

$18,380

Per capita income

$118,000

Median home value

$629

Median monthly rent

73.1%

Home ownership

18.0%

Poverty rate

23.7%

Unemployment

915

Housing units

5.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

117

10–14

119

234

15–19

239

20–24

169

25–34

172

164

35–44

168

132

45–54

134

242

55–59

247

60–64

65–74

120

75–84

123

85+

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Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	629	21.5%
18 and over	2,291	78.5%
65 and over	397	13.6%
Median age	38.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 95.7%

Asian 2.5%

Black or African American 1%

Hispanic or Latino 0.4%

Two or more races 0.2%

Other race 0.2%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	2,805	95.7%
Asian	72	2.5%
Black or African American	28	1%
Hispanic or Latino	11	0.4%
Two or more races	6	0.2%
Other race	5	0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	4	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	70.1%	63.1%	45.7%
$50k – $100k	26.2%	28.2%	30.9%
$100k – $200k	3.8%	7.7%	18.3%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.0%	5.1%

Under $10k 14.2%

$10k–$15k 3.3%

$15k–$25k 3.0%

$25k–$35k 16.6%

$35k–$50k 30.0%

$50k–$75k 17.8%

$75k–$100k 8.4%

$100k–$150k 2.5%

$150k–$200k 4.0%

$200k+ 0.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	14.2%
$10k–$15k	3.3%
$15k–$25k	3.0%
$25k–$35k	16.6%
$35k–$50k	30.0%
$50k–$75k	17.8%
$75k–$100k	8.4%
$100k–$150k	2.5%
$150k–$200k	4.0%
$200k+	0.2%
Median income	$46,141

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 28.7%

$50k–$100k 12.5%

$100k–$150k 26.4%

$150k–$200k 14.4%

$200k–$300k 7.0%

$300k–$500k 9.2%

$500k–$1M 1.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$118,000
Median rent / month	$629
Owner occupied	73.1%
Renter occupied	26.9%
Vacant	12.8%
Single-family detached	60.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.3%
Mobile homes	32.4%
Median rooms	6.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.71

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	12.4%
2000–2009	14.0%
1990–1999	26.3%
1980–1989	22.3%
1970–1979	7.7%
1960–1969	10.0%
1950–1959	1.6%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	5.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.7%
1 bedroom	3.2%
2 bedrooms	22.7%
3 bedrooms	50.2%
4 bedrooms	19.9%
5+ bedrooms	3.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.0%
1 vehicle	22.4%
2 vehicles	41.7%
3 or more	33.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	58.6%
Electricity	33.4%
Propane / LP gas	5.0%
Wood	1.8%
No fuel used	0.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	465	44.6%
Cohabiting couple	80	7.7%
Male householder, no spouse	240	23.0%
Female householder, no spouse	258	24.7%
Households with children under 18	380	36.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	255	24.4%
Average household size	2.67

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	38.6%	37.8%
Married	41.7%	42.0%
Separated	0.0%	5.1%
Widowed	0.4%	5.7%
Divorced	19.4%	9.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 10.2%

Some HS, no diploma 16.5%

HS graduate 42.6%

Some college, no degree 20.8%

Associate's degree 4.3%

Bachelor's degree 3.8%

Graduate / professional 1.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	73.3%
Bachelor's or higher	5.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	67	8.8%
Kindergarten	36	4.7%
Elementary school	256	33.7%
High school	254	33.4%
College / grad school	147	19.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 34.4%

Education & healthcare 14.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 12.2%

Construction 9.6%

Public administration 7.7%

Finance & real estate 6.7%

Other services 5.6%

Transportation & utilities 3.4%

Retail trade 3.3%

Professional & management 3.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	25.3%
Service	24.9%
Sales & office	14.9%
Natural resources & construction	1.6%
Production & transportation	33.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	85.6%
Government	12.1%
Self-employed	2.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	86.1%
Carpool	5.5%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.6%
Work from home	6.7%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	24.4

Poverty

All people 18.0%

Under 18 years 20.8%

18 and over 17.2%

Married-couple families 15.1%

Female-led households 31.6%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	30.6%
Retirement income	15.2%
Supplemental Security	6.9%
Cash public assistance	8.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	17.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.8%
High blood pressure	39.7%
High cholesterol	35.5%
Diabetes	12.9%
Heart disease	7.9%
Stroke	3.8%
Asthma	11.3%
Arthritis	30.6%
Kidney disease	3.3%
Pulmonary disease	11.3%
Cancer	6.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	29.7%
Binge drinking	14.8%
No physical activity	29.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	37.3%
Depression	29.7%
Fair or poor health	20.7%
Poor mental health	19.7%
Poor physical health	14.1%
No health insurance	19.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	72.4%
Visited dentist	49.8%
Cholesterol screening	87.0%
Teeth loss	24.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	184	8.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	24.1%
Under 18	6.5%
18–64 years	27.3%
65 and over	37.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	44.6%
Public insurance	46.4%
No insurance	21.7%
Uninsured under 19	31.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,818	96.5%
Spanish	48	1.7%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	48	1.7%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,843	97.4%
Born in same state	2,843	97.4%
Born in different state	2,366	81.0%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	77	2.6%
Not a US citizen	53	68.8%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	345	11.8%
Italian	214	7.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	212	7.3%
Irish	11	0.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	35.7%
Internet access	91.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 37755

What city is ZIP code 37755 in?

ZIP code 37755 is primarily assigned to Helenwood, Tennessee.

What county is ZIP code 37755 in?

ZIP code 37755 falls within Scott County, Tennessee.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 37755?

6% 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 37755?

18% of residents in ZIP code 37755 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 37755?

The median home value in ZIP code 37755 is $118,000.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 37755?

The median household income in ZIP code 37755 is $46,141, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 37755 in?

ZIP code 37755 observes the EST timezone.