37683 ZIP Code — Mountain City, TN

Johnson County, Tennessee

ZIP code 37683 is located in Mountain City, Tennessee, within Johnson County. It covers approximately 134.11 square miles and serves a population of 13,686 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 423.

About ZIP code 37683

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $154,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 77%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $48,302. Poverty affects 24% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 19% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 47% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is service, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 25 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 (29%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 37683 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.

13,686

population

134.11

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

37683 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 37683

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 37683. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Mountain City	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

37688 Shady Valley (6.4 mi) 37691 Trade (7.3 mi) 28698 Zionville (9.3 mi) 28615 Creston (10.8 mi) 28692 Vilas (12.1 mi) 37640 Butler (12.2 mi) 28679 Sugar Grove (13.7 mi) 37620 Bristol (14.5 mi) 28684 Todd (14.8 mi) 24236 Damascus (14.8 mi) 28693 Warrensville (15.7 mi) 24211 Abingdon (16.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	13,686
Population density	102 / sq mi
State FIPS	47
County FIPS	091

Geography
Land area	134.11 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	36.4515
Longitude	-81.8384
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	64.9%	64.9%	45.7%
$50k – $100k	23.9%	24.8%	30.9%
$100k – $200k	8.6%	8.4%	18.3%
Over $200k	2.7%	1.9%	5.1%

Demographics & statistics

13,686

Population

102

People per sq mi

44.6

Median age

$48,302

Median household income

$24,073

Per capita income

$154,700

Median home value

$597

Median monthly rent

77.0%

Home ownership

23.9%

Poverty rate

4.9%

Unemployment

4,843

Housing units

13.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

326

Under 5

253

284

5–9

220

490

10–14

380

396

15–19

307

462

20–24

357

1,040

25–34

805

891

35–44

690

1,126

45–54

872

567

55–59

438

448

60–64

347

977

65–74

756

517

75–84

401

189

85+

147

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	2,388	17.4%
18 and over	11,298	82.6%
65 and over	2,987	21.8%
Median age	44.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 88.7%

Black or African American 4.7%

Two or more races 3.7%

Hispanic or Latino 1.6%

Other race 0.6%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%

Asian 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	12,336	88.7%
Black or African American	657	4.7%
Two or more races	512	3.7%
Hispanic or Latino	218	1.6%
Other race	84	0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native	68	0.5%
Asian	29	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	64.9%	64.9%	45.7%
$50k – $100k	23.9%	24.8%	30.9%
$100k – $200k	8.6%	8.4%	18.3%
Over $200k	2.7%	1.9%	5.1%

Under $10k 6.2%

$10k–$15k 7.8%

$15k–$25k 14.7%

$25k–$35k 8.1%

$35k–$50k 16.0%

$50k–$75k 17.0%

$75k–$100k 15.1%

$100k–$150k 12.1%

$150k–$200k 2.0%

$200k+ 1.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	6.2%
$10k–$15k	7.8%
$15k–$25k	14.7%
$25k–$35k	8.1%
$35k–$50k	16.0%
$50k–$75k	17.0%
$75k–$100k	15.1%
$100k–$150k	12.1%
$150k–$200k	2.0%
$200k+	1.0%
Median income	$48,302

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 14.7%

$50k–$100k 15.8%

$100k–$150k 16.3%

$150k–$200k 22.7%

$200k–$300k 15.0%

$300k–$500k 11.0%

$500k–$1M 4.2%

$1M+ 0.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$154,700
Median rent / month	$597
Owner occupied	77.0%
Renter occupied	23.0%
Vacant	18.8%
Single-family detached	71.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.9%
Mobile homes	18.4%
Median rooms	5.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.47

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.7%
2010–2019	1.8%
2000–2009	16.5%
1990–1999	20.2%
1980–1989	16.5%
1970–1979	17.9%
1960–1969	9.2%
1950–1959	6.3%
1940–1949	5.8%
1939 or earlier	4.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.9%
1 bedroom	6.8%
2 bedrooms	26.2%
3 bedrooms	51.8%
4 bedrooms	11.5%
5+ bedrooms	1.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.8%
1 vehicle	30.5%
2 vehicles	33.9%
3 or more	30.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	0.9%
Electricity	66.1%
Propane / LP gas	15.0%
Fuel oil	8.9%
Wood	7.2%
No fuel used	1.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	2,244	46.4%
Cohabiting couple	433	9.0%
Male householder, no spouse	771	15.9%
Female householder, no spouse	1,387	28.7%
Households with children under 18	1,485	30.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	2,005	41.5%
Average household size	2.47

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	37.2%	21.0%
Married	41.8%	47.9%
Separated	2.1%	1.6%
Widowed	2.8%	13.3%
Divorced	16.1%	16.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 6.1%

Some HS, no diploma 13.4%

HS graduate 39.6%

Some college, no degree 19.7%

Associate's degree 7.6%

Bachelor's degree 8.3%

Graduate / professional 5.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	80.5%
Bachelor's or higher	13.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	120	5.2%
Kindergarten	23	1.0%
Elementary school	1,102	47.6%
High school	727	31.4%
College / grad school	345	14.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 20.0%

Education & healthcare 19.5%

Retail trade 12.0%

Construction 10.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 10.5%

Other services 6.1%

Public administration 5.5%

Finance & real estate 5.4%

Professional & management 4.2%

Transportation & utilities 2.9%

Agriculture & mining 2.6%

Information 0.4%

Wholesale trade 0.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	21.4%
Service	25.9%
Sales & office	17.9%
Natural resources & construction	14.7%
Production & transportation	20.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	73.4%
Government	16.7%
Self-employed	9.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.6%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	81.8%
Carpool	12.1%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	6.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	25.3

Poverty

All people 23.9%

Under 18 years 42.3%

18 and over 19.8%

Married-couple families 4.2%

Female-led households 42.5%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	47.3%
Retirement income	29.0%
Supplemental Security	11.6%
Cash public assistance	4.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	19.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.6%
High blood pressure	42.9%
High cholesterol	37.3%
Diabetes	14.9%
Heart disease	9.3%
Stroke	4.5%
Asthma	10.8%
Arthritis	33.1%
Kidney disease	3.8%
Pulmonary disease	12.4%
Cancer	7.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	28.7%
Binge drinking	14.0%
No physical activity	31.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	37.7%
Depression	27.5%
Fair or poor health	22.8%
Poor mental health	18.2%
Poor physical health	15.2%
No health insurance	20.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	73.3%
Visited dentist	48.1%
Cholesterol screening	88.1%
Teeth loss	24.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	952	8.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	21.8%
Under 18	11.4%
18–64 years	18.9%
65 and over	37.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	44.2%
Public insurance	54.0%
No insurance	14.4%
Uninsured under 19	10.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	13,107	95.8%
Spanish	227	1.7%
Other Indo-European	202	1.5%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	25	0.2%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	13,408	98.0%
Born in same state	13,352	97.6%
Born in different state	6,443	47.1%
Foreign born	56	0.4%
Naturalized citizen	278	2.0%
Not a US citizen	70	25.2%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	2,603	19%
French	2,207	16.1%
Italian	1,264	9.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	89	0.7%
Polish	62	0.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	35.3%
Internet access	87.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 37683

What city is ZIP code 37683 in?

ZIP code 37683 is primarily assigned to Mountain City, Tennessee.

What county is ZIP code 37683 in?

ZIP code 37683 falls within Johnson County, Tennessee.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 37683?

24% of residents in ZIP code 37683 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 37683 have a large retiree population?

47% of households in ZIP code 37683 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 37683?

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 typical home value in ZIP code 37683?

The median home value in ZIP code 37683 is $154,700.

What timezone is ZIP code 37683 in?

ZIP code 37683 observes the EST timezone.