37826 ZIP Code — Niota, TN

Mcminn County, Tennessee

ZIP code 37826 is located in Niota, Tennessee, within Mcminn County. It covers approximately 53.74 square miles and serves a population of 3,960 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 423.

About ZIP code 37826

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 $174,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 84%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $58,007. The poverty rate of 4% is below the national average. 46% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 26 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 17% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (24%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 37826 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

3,960

population

53.74

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

37826 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 37826

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 37826. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Niota	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

37874 Sweetwater (9 mi) 37880 Ten Mile (10 mi) 37303 Athens (10.2 mi) 37846 Philadelphia (11.7 mi) 37329 Englewood (13.4 mi) 37322 Decatur (13.6 mi) 37354 Madisonville (14.1 mi) 37370 Riceville (15.9 mi) 37331 Etowah (16.3 mi) 37381 Spring City (16.9 mi) 37774 Loudon (17.4 mi) 37309 Calhoun (18.7 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	3,960
Population density	74 / sq mi
State FIPS	47
County FIPS	107

Geography
Land area	53.74 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	35.5614
Longitude	-84.5968
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	423

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	49.0%	53.4%	45.7%
$50k – $100k	34.2%	29.0%	30.9%
$100k – $200k	15.6%	15.2%	18.3%
Over $200k	1.2%	2.4%	5.1%

Demographics & statistics

3,960

Population

People per sq mi

50.4

Median age

$58,007

Median household income

$32,382

Per capita income

$174,600

Median home value

$877

Median monthly rent

84.0%

Home ownership

4.1%

Poverty rate

1.9%

Unemployment

1,606

Housing units

16.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

131

10–14

123

157

15–19

147

20–24

168

25–34

157

222

35–44

209

342

45–54

320

185

55–59

173

130

60–64

122

357

65–74

334

137

75–84

129

85+

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Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	733	18.5%
18 and over	3,227	81.5%
65 and over	1,022	25.8%
Median age	50.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 85.7%

Two or more races 5.4%

Black or African American 3.9%

Asian 3%

Hispanic or Latino 2.1%

Group	Count	%
White	3,464	85.7%
Two or more races	219	5.4%
Black or African American	157	3.9%
Asian	120	3%
Hispanic or Latino	83	2.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	49.0%	53.4%	45.7%
$50k – $100k	34.2%	29.0%	30.9%
$100k – $200k	15.6%	15.2%	18.3%
Over $200k	1.2%	2.4%	5.1%

Under $10k 2.2%

$10k–$15k 0.2%

$15k–$25k 10.3%

$25k–$35k 9.4%

$35k–$50k 19.0%

$50k–$75k 23.6%

$75k–$100k 11.4%

$100k–$150k 16.5%

$150k–$200k 5.5%

$200k+ 1.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.2%
$10k–$15k	0.2%
$15k–$25k	10.3%
$25k–$35k	9.4%
$35k–$50k	19.0%
$50k–$75k	23.6%
$75k–$100k	11.4%
$100k–$150k	16.5%
$150k–$200k	5.5%
$200k+	1.8%
Median income	$58,007

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 12.9%

$50k–$100k 17.2%

$100k–$150k 15.2%

$150k–$200k 8.9%

$200k–$300k 27.2%

$300k–$500k 13.2%

$500k–$1M 3.7%

$1M+ 1.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$174,600
Median rent / month	$877
Owner occupied	84.0%
Renter occupied	16.0%
Vacant	8.5%
Single-family detached	64.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	30.1%
Median rooms	6.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.27

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	1.3%
2010–2019	13.2%
2000–2009	10.0%
1990–1999	30.5%
1980–1989	10.3%
1970–1979	8.9%
1960–1969	5.6%
1950–1959	6.3%
1940–1949	7.0%
1939 or earlier	6.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	7.2%
2 bedrooms	23.3%
3 bedrooms	54.8%
4 bedrooms	11.1%
5+ bedrooms	3.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.4%
1 vehicle	14.1%
2 vehicles	39.2%
3 or more	42.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	16.4%
Electricity	73.1%
Propane / LP gas	6.7%
Fuel oil	0.2%
Wood	3.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,075	62.5%
Cohabiting couple	61	3.5%
Male householder, no spouse	298	17.3%
Female householder, no spouse	287	16.7%
Households with children under 18	506	29.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	770	44.7%
Average household size	2.30

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	24.7%	14.0%
Married	58.3%	65.8%
Separated	1.6%	1.1%
Widowed	4.4%	13.9%
Divorced	10.9%	5.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.7%

Some HS, no diploma 9.3%

HS graduate 42.7%

Some college, no degree 18.7%

Associate's degree 7.1%

Bachelor's degree 11.7%

Graduate / professional 4.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	85.0%
Bachelor's or higher	16.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	11	1.6%
Kindergarten	43	6.2%
Elementary school	290	42.1%
High school	252	36.6%
College / grad school	93	13.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 33.0%

Retail trade 18.1%

Education & healthcare 17.3%

Transportation & utilities 8.2%

Construction 7.0%

Finance & real estate 5.4%

Other services 3.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 2.5%

Public administration 2.1%

Professional & management 1.4%

Agriculture & mining 1.3%

Wholesale trade 0.6%

Information 0.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	23.1%
Service	5.8%
Sales & office	25.5%
Natural resources & construction	11.5%
Production & transportation	34.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	85.0%
Government	9.8%
Self-employed	5.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	89.5%
Carpool	6.5%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.3%
Work from home	2.4%
Other means	0.3%
Avg commute (minutes)	25.7

Poverty

All people 4.1%

Under 18 years 5.7%

18 and over 3.7%

Married-couple families 0.2%

Female-led households 23.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	46.1%
Retirement income	26.4%
Supplemental Security	5.4%
Cash public assistance	2.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	3.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.0%
High blood pressure	39.9%
High cholesterol	37.4%
Diabetes	12.9%
Heart disease	7.6%
Stroke	3.5%
Asthma	10.3%
Arthritis	30.3%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	9.6%
Cancer	7.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.9%
Binge drinking	13.9%
No physical activity	26.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.9%
Depression	25.6%
Fair or poor health	17.4%
Poor mental health	16.7%
Poor physical health	12.2%
No health insurance	16.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.5%
Visited dentist	57.0%
Cholesterol screening	90.8%
Teeth loss	17.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	343	10.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	15.8%
Under 18	6.7%
18–64 years	10.6%
65 and over	33.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	71.7%
Public insurance	41.1%
No insurance	7.5%
Uninsured under 19	4.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	3,829	96.7%
Spanish	50	1.3%
Other Indo-European	33	0.9%
Asian & Pacific Islander	17	0.4%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	3,828	96.7%
Born in same state	3,827	96.6%
Born in different state	2,653	67.0%
Foreign born	1	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	132	3.3%
Not a US citizen	73	55.3%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	781	19.7%
French	560	14.1%
Italian	362	9.1%
Polish	45	1.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	30	0.8%
Irish	8	0.2%
Norwegian	4	0.1%
German	2	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	43.5%
Internet access	86.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 37826

What city is ZIP code 37826 in?

ZIP code 37826 is primarily assigned to Niota, Tennessee.

What county is ZIP code 37826 in?

ZIP code 37826 falls within Mcminn County, Tennessee.

Does ZIP code 37826 have an older population?

26% of residents in ZIP code 37826 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 37826 have a large retiree population?

46% of households in ZIP code 37826 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 37826 mostly owner-occupied?

84% of occupied units in ZIP code 37826 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 37826 have a large veteran population?

11% of civilians in ZIP code 37826 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 37826 in?

ZIP code 37826 observes the EST timezone.