37821 ZIP Code — Newport, TN

Cocke County, Tennessee

ZIP code 37821 is located in Newport, Tennessee, within Cocke County. It covers approximately 129.78 square miles and serves a population of 21,751 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 423/865.

About ZIP code 37821

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 $124,300. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 66%.

Median household income is $42,622. Poverty affects 24% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 23% 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 service, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 25 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 10% 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 24%.

Overall, ZIP code 37821 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.

21,751

population

129.78

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

37821 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 37821

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 37821. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Newport	Acceptable
Newport	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

37843 Parrottsville (8 mi) 37890 White Pine (8.3 mi) 37713 Bybee (8.6 mi) 37753 Hartford (12.2 mi) 37727 Del Rio (12.5 mi) 37722 Cosby (12.6 mi) 37725 Dandridge (13 mi) 37810 Mohawk (13.7 mi) 37813 Morristown (14.4 mi) 37877 Talbott (16.4 mi) 37760 Jefferson City (16.6 mi) 37818 Mosheim (17.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	21,751
Population density	168 / sq mi
State FIPS	47
County FIPS	029

Geography
Land area	129.78 sq mi
Water area	5.55 sq mi
Latitude	35.9920
Longitude	-83.1879
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	423/865

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	65.7%	62.0%	45.7%
$50k – $100k	27.0%	28.6%	30.9%
$100k – $200k	6.1%	8.0%	18.3%
Over $200k	1.2%	1.3%	5.1%

Demographics & statistics

21,751

Population

168

People per sq mi

43.8

Median age

$42,622

Median household income

$23,789

Per capita income

$124,300

Median home value

$763

Median monthly rent

66.3%

Home ownership

24.4%

Poverty rate

5.9%

Unemployment

7,821

Housing units

9.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

618

Under 5

706

600

5–9

685

641

10–14

733

640

15–19

731

567

20–24

647

1,078

25–34

1,231

1,076

35–44

1,230

1,297

45–54

1,482

819

55–59

936

773

60–64

884

1,294

65–74

1,478

528

75–84

603

221

85+

253

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	4,814	22.1%
18 and over	16,937	77.9%
65 and over	4,377	20.1%
Median age	43.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 92.7%

Two or more races 3.5%

Hispanic or Latino 1.2%

Black or African American 1%

Asian 0.7%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%

Other race 0.2%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	20,406	92.7%
Two or more races	775	3.5%
Hispanic or Latino	263	1.2%
Black or African American	220	1%
Asian	149	0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native	113	0.5%
Other race	54	0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	34	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	65.7%	62.0%	45.7%
$50k – $100k	27.0%	28.6%	30.9%
$100k – $200k	6.1%	8.0%	18.3%
Over $200k	1.2%	1.3%	5.1%

Under $10k 6.7%

$10k–$15k 8.4%

$15k–$25k 12.8%

$25k–$35k 11.7%

$35k–$50k 17.7%

$50k–$75k 19.3%

$75k–$100k 12.2%

$100k–$150k 7.8%

$150k–$200k 2.1%

$200k+ 1.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	6.7%
$10k–$15k	8.4%
$15k–$25k	12.8%
$25k–$35k	11.7%
$35k–$50k	17.7%
$50k–$75k	19.3%
$75k–$100k	12.2%
$100k–$150k	7.8%
$150k–$200k	2.1%
$200k+	1.3%
Median income	$42,622

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 17.6%

$50k–$100k 21.6%

$100k–$150k 20.1%

$150k–$200k 19.0%

$200k–$300k 12.3%

$300k–$500k 5.2%

$500k–$1M 3.2%

$1M+ 1.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$124,300
Median rent / month	$763
Owner occupied	66.3%
Renter occupied	33.7%
Vacant	18.5%
Single-family detached	60.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.4%
Mobile homes	28.7%
Median rooms	5.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.54

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.4%
2010–2019	6.1%
2000–2009	11.9%
1990–1999	20.8%
1980–1989	15.9%
1970–1979	15.0%
1960–1969	10.1%
1950–1959	6.7%
1940–1949	5.0%
1939 or earlier	8.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	3.1%
1 bedroom	5.7%
2 bedrooms	35.5%
3 bedrooms	43.5%
4 bedrooms	9.7%
5+ bedrooms	2.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.4%
1 vehicle	32.6%
2 vehicles	33.5%
3 or more	29.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	15.5%
Electricity	72.8%
Propane / LP gas	6.4%
Fuel oil	1.0%
Wood	3.8%
No fuel used	0.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	3,907	44.5%
Cohabiting couple	668	7.6%
Male householder, no spouse	1,750	19.9%
Female householder, no spouse	2,452	27.9%
Households with children under 18	2,663	30.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	3,172	36.1%
Average household size	2.44

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	27.2%	23.4%
Married	49.3%	46.4%
Separated	2.7%	1.5%
Widowed	5.3%	12.2%
Divorced	15.6%	16.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 7.5%

Some HS, no diploma 8.4%

HS graduate 52.1%

Some college, no degree 15.5%

Associate's degree 6.6%

Bachelor's degree 6.8%

Graduate / professional 3.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	84.1%
Bachelor's or higher	9.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	265	6.4%
Kindergarten	92	2.2%
Elementary school	2,180	52.4%
High school	1,135	27.3%
College / grad school	490	11.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 19.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 19.4%

Education & healthcare 19.3%

Retail trade 9.6%

Transportation & utilities 5.9%

Construction 5.7%

Other services 5.3%

Professional & management 4.9%

Finance & real estate 3.5%

Wholesale trade 2.8%

Public administration 2.3%

Information 0.7%

Agriculture & mining 0.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	22.3%
Service	27.7%
Sales & office	19.9%
Natural resources & construction	10.8%
Production & transportation	19.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	81.4%
Government	13.4%
Self-employed	4.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.8%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	79.3%
Carpool	15.3%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.0%
Work from home	3.1%
Other means	1.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	24.5

Poverty

All people 24.4%

Under 18 years 46.3%

18 and over 18.3%

Married-couple families 8.4%

Female-led households 46.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	42.3%
Retirement income	25.1%
Supplemental Security	10.4%
Cash public assistance	3.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	22.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.0%
High blood pressure	43.2%
High cholesterol	38.9%
Diabetes	15.0%
Heart disease	9.2%
Stroke	4.6%
Asthma	11.4%
Arthritis	34.7%
Kidney disease	3.8%
Pulmonary disease	12.8%
Cancer	7.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	29.2%
Binge drinking	13.2%
No physical activity	31.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.1%
Depression	29.0%
Fair or poor health	23.1%
Poor mental health	19.1%
Poor physical health	15.6%
No health insurance	19.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.2%
Visited dentist	49.7%
Cholesterol screening	88.6%
Teeth loss	24.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	1,370	8.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	23.5%
Under 18	7.0%
18–64 years	21.9%
65 and over	46.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	48.3%
Public insurance	54.2%
No insurance	11.2%
Uninsured under 19	4.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	20,427	93.9%
Spanish	147	0.7%
Other Indo-European	97	0.5%
Asian & Pacific Islander	50	0.2%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	21,604	99.3%
Born in same state	21,482	98.8%
Born in different state	15,819	72.7%
Foreign born	122	0.6%
Naturalized citizen	147	0.7%
Not a US citizen	80	54.4%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	2,756	12.7%
Italian	1,868	8.6%
French	1,727	7.9%
English	255	1.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	144	0.7%
German	69	0.3%
Dutch	52	0.2%
Irish	17	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.4%
Internet access	85.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 37821

What city is ZIP code 37821 in?

ZIP code 37821 is primarily assigned to Newport, Tennessee.

What county is ZIP code 37821 in?

ZIP code 37821 falls within Cocke County, Tennessee.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 37821?

24% of residents in ZIP code 37821 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 37821?

10% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 37821 have a large retiree population?

42% of households in ZIP code 37821 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 37821?

The median home value in ZIP code 37821 is $124,300.

What timezone is ZIP code 37821 in?

ZIP code 37821 observes the EST timezone.