37770 ZIP Code — Lancing, TN

Morgan County, Tennessee

ZIP code 37770 is located in Lancing, Tennessee, within Morgan County. It covers approximately 136.33 square miles and serves a population of 2,855 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 423.

About ZIP code 37770

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 $128,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 89%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $46,332. Poverty affects 19% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 18% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 42% 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. An above-average commute of 41 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

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 (29%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 30%.

Overall, ZIP code 37770 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

2,855

population

136.33

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

37770 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 37770

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 37770. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Lancing	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

37887 Wartburg (6.6 mi) 37872 Sunbright (8.1 mi) 37829 Oakdale (9.7 mi) 37726 Deer Lodge (10.2 mi) 37852 Robbins (12.8 mi) 38558 Crossville (14.3 mi) 37723 Crab Orchard (15.7 mi) 38504 Allardt (16.4 mi) 37756 Huntsville (16.5 mi) 37748 Harriman (16.8 mi) 37840 Oliver Springs (17.7 mi) 37755 Helenwood (19.1 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,855
Population density	21 / sq mi
State FIPS	47
County FIPS	129

Geography
Land area	136.33 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	36.1538
Longitude	-84.6597
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	68.3%	59.6%	45.7%
$50k – $100k	15.6%	26.2%	30.9%
$100k – $200k	14.5%	13.0%	18.3%
Over $200k	1.6%	1.2%	5.1%

Demographics & statistics

2,855

Population

People per sq mi

49.4

Median age

$46,332

Median household income

$29,717

Per capita income

$128,800

Median home value

$655

Median monthly rent

89.3%

Home ownership

18.5%

Poverty rate

7.2%

Unemployment

1,250

Housing units

13.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

186

25–34

181

235

35–44

227

184

45–54

178

113

55–59

110

190

60–64

183

194

65–74

188

75–84

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Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	302	10.6%
18 and over	2,553	89.4%
65 and over	559	19.6%
Median age	49.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 99%

Two or more races 0.7%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	2,827	99%
Two or more races	20	0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native	8	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	68.3%	59.6%	45.7%
$50k – $100k	15.6%	26.2%	30.9%
$100k – $200k	14.5%	13.0%	18.3%
Over $200k	1.6%	1.2%	5.1%

Under $10k 6.0%

$10k–$15k 12.9%

$15k–$25k 7.3%

$25k–$35k 5.7%

$35k–$50k 23.8%

$50k–$75k 15.5%

$75k–$100k 4.5%

$100k–$150k 20.3%

$150k–$200k 3.3%

$200k+ 0.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	6.0%
$10k–$15k	12.9%
$15k–$25k	7.3%
$25k–$35k	5.7%
$35k–$50k	23.8%
$50k–$75k	15.5%
$75k–$100k	4.5%
$100k–$150k	20.3%
$150k–$200k	3.3%
$200k+	0.8%
Median income	$46,332

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 18.6%

$50k–$100k 26.7%

$100k–$150k 15.6%

$150k–$200k 11.9%

$200k–$300k 22.1%

$300k–$500k 3.4%

$500k–$1M 1.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$128,800
Median rent / month	$655
Owner occupied	89.3%
Renter occupied	10.7%
Vacant	9.4%
Single-family detached	82.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	17.3%
Median rooms	5.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.33

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	1.3%
2010–2019	10.0%
2000–2009	19.4%
1990–1999	14.3%
1980–1989	9.8%
1970–1979	10.8%
1960–1969	8.2%
1950–1959	9.0%
1940–1949	0.7%
1939 or earlier	16.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	1.2%
2 bedrooms	34.5%
3 bedrooms	51.5%
4 bedrooms	12.1%
5+ bedrooms	0.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.8%
1 vehicle	19.2%
2 vehicles	36.3%
3 or more	39.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	41.3%
Electricity	40.7%
Propane / LP gas	7.5%
Wood	9.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	679	54.1%
Cohabiting couple	17	1.4%
Male householder, no spouse	251	20.0%
Female householder, no spouse	307	24.5%
Households with children under 18	188	15.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	449	35.8%
Average household size	2.28

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	27.3%	11.6%
Married	55.1%	56.2%
Separated	1.6%	2.4%
Widowed	5.8%	9.4%
Divorced	10.3%	20.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.5%

Some HS, no diploma 8.3%

HS graduate 36.6%

Some college, no degree 25.0%

Associate's degree 11.1%

Bachelor's degree 5.3%

Graduate / professional 8.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	86.2%
Bachelor's or higher	13.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	5	1.6%
Kindergarten	61	19.1%
Elementary school	100	31.3%
High school	105	32.8%
College / grad school	49	15.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 25.0%

Construction 15.6%

Manufacturing 14.3%

Public administration 12.8%

Professional & management 11.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.4%

Finance & real estate 4.3%

Other services 3.5%

Retail trade 3.4%

Transportation & utilities 2.3%

Agriculture & mining 1.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	30.7%
Service	24.6%
Sales & office	10.9%
Natural resources & construction	17.7%
Production & transportation	16.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	64.5%
Government	32.7%
Self-employed	2.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	93.3%
Carpool	2.7%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	4.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	40.6

Poverty

All people 18.5%

Under 18 years 27.2%

18 and over 17.5%

Married-couple families 16.3%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	42.3%
Retirement income	15.9%
Supplemental Security	8.8%
Cash public assistance	7.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	18.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.8%
High blood pressure	42.2%
High cholesterol	37.3%
Diabetes	14.5%
Heart disease	9.0%
Stroke	4.3%
Asthma	11.1%
Arthritis	34.1%
Kidney disease	3.7%
Pulmonary disease	12.3%
Cancer	7.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	28.9%
Binge drinking	13.3%
No physical activity	30.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	37.7%
Depression	28.1%
Fair or poor health	21.7%
Poor mental health	18.3%
Poor physical health	14.9%
No health insurance	18.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.9%
Visited dentist	47.7%
Cholesterol screening	89.1%
Teeth loss	23.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	214	8.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	29.9%
Under 18	4.3%
18–64 years	27.6%
65 and over	51.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	64.5%
Public insurance	40.4%
No insurance	5.6%
Uninsured under 19	2.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,803	98.2%
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)	2,850	99.8%
Born in same state	2,850	99.8%
Born in different state	1,845	64.6%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	5	0.2%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	479	16.8%
Italian	354	12.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	292	10.2%
English	43	1.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	43.9%
Internet access	78.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 37770

What city is ZIP code 37770 in?

ZIP code 37770 is primarily assigned to Lancing, Tennessee.

What county is ZIP code 37770 in?

ZIP code 37770 falls within Morgan County, Tennessee.

Is ZIP code 37770 mostly owner-occupied?

89% of occupied units in ZIP code 37770 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 37770?

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 37770?

19% of residents in ZIP code 37770 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 37770 have a large retiree population?

42% of households in ZIP code 37770 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What timezone is ZIP code 37770 in?

ZIP code 37770 observes the EST timezone.