37762 ZIP Code — Jellico, TN

Campbell County, Tennessee

ZIP code 37762 is located in Jellico, Tennessee, within Campbell County. It covers approximately 15.23 square miles and serves a population of 2,431 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 423.

About ZIP code 37762

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $121,500. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 54%.

Median household income is $41,421. Poverty affects 21% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 30% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 52% 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 26 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 18% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (18%), smoking (33%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 36%.

Overall, ZIP code 37762 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.

2,431

population

15.23

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

37762 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 37762

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 37762. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Jellico	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

37729 Duff (7.4 mi) 40769 Williamsburg (10.7 mi) 37766 La Follette (10.9 mi) 40940 Frakes (12.6 mi) 40763 Siler (12.7 mi) 37847 Pioneer (14 mi) 42635 Pine Knot (14.2 mi) 37892 Winfield (14.5 mi) 37715 Clairfield (15.5 mi) 40759 Rockholds (17.4 mi) 40921 Bryants Store (17.5 mi) 37870 Speedwell (18 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,431
Population density	160 / sq mi
State FIPS	47
County FIPS	013

Geography
Land area	15.23 sq mi
Water area	0.08 sq mi
Latitude	36.5680
Longitude	-84.1271
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	71.7%	57.2%	45.7%
$50k – $100k	23.2%	29.8%	30.9%
$100k – $200k	4.6%	11.6%	18.3%
Over $200k	0.5%	1.5%	5.1%

Demographics & statistics

2,431

Population

160

People per sq mi

52.3

Median age

$41,421

Median household income

$25,832

Per capita income

$121,500

Median home value

$417

Median monthly rent

54.3%

Home ownership

21.0%

Poverty rate

11.7%

Unemployment

844

Housing units

18.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

159

25–34

148

135

35–44

127

158

45–54

148

105

55–59

121

60–64

113

157

65–74

147

166

75–84

155

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	372	15.3%
18 and over	2,059	84.7%
65 and over	664	27.3%
Median age	52.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 91.8%

Two or more races 5%

Black or African American 2.7%

Hispanic or Latino 0.4%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	2,240	91.8%
Two or more races	121	5%
Black or African American	66	2.7%
Hispanic or Latino	10	0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native	4	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	71.7%	57.2%	45.7%
$50k – $100k	23.2%	29.8%	30.9%
$100k – $200k	4.6%	11.6%	18.3%
Over $200k	0.5%	1.5%	5.1%

Under $10k 9.9%

$10k–$15k 11.8%

$15k–$25k 13.8%

$25k–$35k 6.5%

$35k–$50k 20.2%

$50k–$75k 10.3%

$75k–$100k 16.9%

$100k–$150k 2.8%

$150k–$200k 6.8%

$200k+ 1.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	9.9%
$10k–$15k	11.8%
$15k–$25k	13.8%
$25k–$35k	6.5%
$35k–$50k	20.2%
$50k–$75k	10.3%
$75k–$100k	16.9%
$100k–$150k	2.8%
$150k–$200k	6.8%
$200k+	1.0%
Median income	$41,421

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 18.9%

$50k–$100k 25.7%

$100k–$150k 10.5%

$150k–$200k 9.4%

$200k–$300k 32.3%

$300k–$500k 2.4%

$500k–$1M 0.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$121,500
Median rent / month	$417
Owner occupied	54.3%
Renter occupied	45.7%
Vacant	16.5%
Single-family detached	53.8%
Large apartment buildings	15.0%
Mobile homes	13.9%
Median rooms	5.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.30

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.0%
2000–2009	14.4%
1990–1999	11.5%
1980–1989	16.6%
1970–1979	20.1%
1960–1969	17.4%
1950–1959	7.2%
1940–1949	2.3%
1939 or earlier	9.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	25.7%
2 bedrooms	19.2%
3 bedrooms	36.3%
4 bedrooms	13.4%
5+ bedrooms	5.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	16.0%
1 vehicle	33.3%
2 vehicles	27.4%
3 or more	23.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	26.4%
Electricity	66.9%
Propane / LP gas	4.2%
Wood	2.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	576	50.6%
Cohabiting couple	8	0.7%
Male householder, no spouse	231	20.3%
Female householder, no spouse	324	28.4%
Households with children under 18	197	17.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	481	42.2%
Average household size	2.04

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	14.0%	8.2%
Married	61.2%	57.3%
Separated	5.8%	4.6%
Widowed	1.7%	18.9%
Divorced	17.4%	11.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 8.4%

Some HS, no diploma 14.8%

HS graduate 30.1%

Some college, no degree 20.1%

Associate's degree 8.2%

Bachelor's degree 11.5%

Graduate / professional 6.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	76.8%
Bachelor's or higher	18.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	9	3.3%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	141	51.6%
High school	59	21.6%
College / grad school	64	23.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 34.0%

Public administration 12.9%

Transportation & utilities 10.0%

Manufacturing 8.3%

Finance & real estate 6.7%

Wholesale trade 6.1%

Professional & management 5.7%

Construction 4.7%

Other services 3.9%

Retail trade 3.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.6%

Agriculture & mining 0.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	34.0%
Service	19.9%
Sales & office	23.5%
Natural resources & construction	9.0%
Production & transportation	13.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	73.8%
Government	24.0%
Self-employed	1.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.2%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	90.7%
Carpool	5.6%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.2%
Work from home	2.4%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	25.6

Poverty

All people 21.0%

Under 18 years 15.8%

18 and over 22.0%

Married-couple families 18.4%

Female-led households 7.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	52.1%
Retirement income	19.4%
Supplemental Security	8.3%
Cash public assistance	18.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	30.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	41.0%
High blood pressure	47.5%
High cholesterol	39.1%
Diabetes	17.9%
Heart disease	11.5%
Stroke	5.9%
Asthma	12.4%
Arthritis	38.1%
Kidney disease	4.8%
Pulmonary disease	16.5%
Cancer	7.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	33.0%
Binge drinking	11.8%
No physical activity	37.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.9%
Depression	29.7%
Fair or poor health	28.9%
Poor mental health	20.1%
Poor physical health	18.8%
No health insurance	22.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.5%
Visited dentist	39.3%
Cholesterol screening	88.0%
Teeth loss	31.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	190	9.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	36.0%
Under 18	8.1%
18–64 years	32.3%
65 and over	61.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	59.2%
Public insurance	46.6%
No insurance	13.9%
Uninsured under 19	7.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,264	93.1%
Spanish	10	0.4%
Other Indo-European	10	0.4%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,395	98.5%
Born in same state	2,395	98.5%
Born in different state	1,509	62.1%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	36	1.5%
Not a US citizen	19	52.8%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	295	12.1%
French	150	6.2%
Italian	102	4.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	36	1.5%
English	13	0.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	46.9%
Internet access	91.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 37762

What city is ZIP code 37762 in?

ZIP code 37762 is primarily assigned to Jellico, Tennessee.

What county is ZIP code 37762 in?

ZIP code 37762 falls within Campbell County, Tennessee.

Does ZIP code 37762 have an older population?

27% of residents in ZIP code 37762 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 37762 have a large retiree population?

52% of households in ZIP code 37762 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 37762?

21% of residents in ZIP code 37762 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 37762?

The median home value in ZIP code 37762 is $121,500.

What timezone is ZIP code 37762 in?

ZIP code 37762 observes the EST timezone.