37806 ZIP Code — Mascot, TN

Knox County, Tennessee

ZIP code 37806 is located in Mascot, Tennessee, within Knox County. It covers approximately 18.17 square miles and serves a population of 2,884 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 865.

About ZIP code 37806

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 $159,200. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 69%.

Median household income is $53,500. 36% 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.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 21% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (25%) compared to national benchmarks.

2,884

population

18.17

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

37806 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 37806

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 37806. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Mascot	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

37871 Strawberry Plains (3.4 mi) 37924 Knoxville (5.3 mi) 37721 Corryton (5.3 mi) 37709 Blaine (6.6 mi) 37779 Luttrell (8 mi) 37914 Knoxville (8.3 mi) 37820 New Market (9.4 mi) 37764 Kodak (10.2 mi) 37918 Knoxville (10.6 mi) 37998 Knoxville (10.7 mi) 37938 Knoxville (11.3 mi) 37917 Knoxville (12.1 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,884
Population density	159 / sq mi
State FIPS	47
County FIPS	093

Geography
Land area	18.17 sq mi
Water area	0.63 sq mi
Latitude	36.0917
Longitude	-83.7285
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	49.4%	42.5%	45.7%
$50k – $100k	41.2%	31.1%	30.9%
$100k – $200k	7.0%	20.2%	18.3%
Over $200k	2.5%	6.3%	5.1%

Demographics & statistics

2,884

Population

159

People per sq mi

48.3

Median age

$53,500

Median household income

$35,208

Per capita income

$159,200

Median home value

$766

Median monthly rent

69.4%

Home ownership

10.2%

Poverty rate

2.3%

Unemployment

1,113

Housing units

21.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

245

25–34

226

130

35–44

119

250

45–54

230

124

55–59

114

136

60–64

125

197

65–74

182

105

75–84

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	376	13.0%
18 and over	2,508	87.0%
65 and over	625	21.7%
Median age	48.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 92.8%

Black or African American 3.4%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2.7%

Two or more races 1.1%

Group	Count	%
White	2,675	92.8%
Black or African American	99	3.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	78	2.7%
Two or more races	32	1.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	49.4%	42.5%	45.7%
$50k – $100k	41.2%	31.1%	30.9%
$100k – $200k	7.0%	20.2%	18.3%
Over $200k	2.5%	6.3%	5.1%

Under $10k 2.9%

$10k–$15k 3.5%

$15k–$25k 8.2%

$25k–$35k 15.5%

$35k–$50k 13.0%

$50k–$75k 22.8%

$75k–$100k 15.4%

$100k–$150k 10.3%

$150k–$200k 4.0%

$200k+ 4.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.9%
$10k–$15k	3.5%
$15k–$25k	8.2%
$25k–$35k	15.5%
$35k–$50k	13.0%
$50k–$75k	22.8%
$75k–$100k	15.4%
$100k–$150k	10.3%
$150k–$200k	4.0%
$200k+	4.3%
Median income	$53,500

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 9.2%

$50k–$100k 11.9%

$100k–$150k 24.0%

$150k–$200k 23.0%

$200k–$300k 11.1%

$300k–$500k 11.0%

$500k–$1M 8.5%

$1M+ 1.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$159,200
Median rent / month	$766
Owner occupied	69.4%
Renter occupied	30.6%
Vacant	15.4%
Single-family detached	80.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	18.8%
Median rooms	5.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.28

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	3.5%
2000–2009	21.8%
1990–1999	13.2%
1980–1989	10.9%
1970–1979	12.2%
1960–1969	11.8%
1950–1959	6.7%
1940–1949	7.2%
1939 or earlier	12.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	4.1%
2 bedrooms	35.3%
3 bedrooms	43.1%
4 bedrooms	9.5%
5+ bedrooms	8.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.2%
1 vehicle	35.1%
2 vehicles	36.8%
3 or more	25.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	2.8%
Electricity	89.6%
Propane / LP gas	4.6%
Fuel oil	0.6%
Wood	1.8%
No fuel used	0.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	776	61.1%
Cohabiting couple	16	1.3%
Male householder, no spouse	230	18.1%
Female householder, no spouse	248	19.5%
Households with children under 18	302	23.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	420	33.1%
Average household size	2.27

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	19.4%	16.7%
Married	63.4%	66.2%
Separated	0.7%	1.0%
Widowed	1.2%	7.6%
Divorced	15.3%	8.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.3%

Some HS, no diploma 9.9%

HS graduate 40.6%

Some college, no degree 16.0%

Associate's degree 8.9%

Bachelor's degree 15.3%

Graduate / professional 6.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	86.7%
Bachelor's or higher	21.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	24	6.2%
Kindergarten	40	10.3%
Elementary school	103	26.6%
High school	123	31.8%
College / grad school	97	25.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 21.8%

Manufacturing 16.2%

Construction 13.2%

Retail trade 13.0%

Public administration 7.3%

Wholesale trade 5.4%

Other services 5.1%

Transportation & utilities 4.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.7%

Professional & management 4.4%

Agriculture & mining 2.5%

Finance & real estate 1.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	35.3%
Service	12.3%
Sales & office	23.6%
Natural resources & construction	14.0%
Production & transportation	14.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	80.5%
Government	11.9%
Self-employed	7.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.6%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	88.5%
Carpool	6.9%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	4.6%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	26.1

Poverty

All people 10.2%

Under 18 years 13.3%

18 and over 9.8%

Married-couple families 7.0%

Female-led households 18.9%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	35.6%
Retirement income	27.1%
Supplemental Security	5.4%
Cash public assistance	0.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	6.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.9%
High blood pressure	40.7%
High cholesterol	37.6%
Diabetes	13.4%
Heart disease	8.2%
Stroke	3.7%
Asthma	11.1%
Arthritis	32.4%
Kidney disease	3.3%
Pulmonary disease	10.2%
Cancer	7.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	25.0%
Binge drinking	14.5%
No physical activity	26.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.4%
Depression	28.7%
Fair or poor health	18.5%
Poor mental health	18.1%
Poor physical health	13.1%
No health insurance	16.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.5%
Visited dentist	55.0%
Cholesterol screening	90.5%
Teeth loss	18.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	155	6.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	21.6%
Under 18	18.4%
18–64 years	19.5%
65 and over	30.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	59.7%
Public insurance	40.0%
No insurance	8.0%
Uninsured under 19	3.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,812	97.5%
Spanish	104	3.7%
Other Indo-European	104	3.7%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,702	93.7%
Born in same state	2,702	93.7%
Born in different state	2,025	70.2%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	182	6.3%
Not a US citizen	78	42.9%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	425	14.7%
Arab	386	13.4%
French	217	7.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	179	6.2%
German	9	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	44.0%
Internet access	90.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 37806

What city is ZIP code 37806 in?

ZIP code 37806 is primarily assigned to Mascot, Tennessee.

What county is ZIP code 37806 in?

ZIP code 37806 falls within Knox County, Tennessee.

Does ZIP code 37806 have a large retiree population?

36% of households in ZIP code 37806 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 37806?

The median home value in ZIP code 37806 is $159,200.

What is the population of ZIP code 37806?

ZIP code 37806 has an estimated population of 2,884 residents, with a density of 159 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 37806?

The median household income in ZIP code 37806 is $53,500, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 37806 in?

ZIP code 37806 observes the EST timezone.