37828 ZIP Code — Norris, TN

Anderson County, Tennessee

ZIP code 37828 is located in Norris, Tennessee, within Anderson County. It covers approximately 3.21 square miles and serves a population of 1,447 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 865.

About ZIP code 37828

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $297,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 82%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $71,917. The poverty rate of 6% is below the national average. 53% 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 25 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is high — 60% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (20%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 16% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 37828 reflects a community defined by a highly educated population, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,447

population

3.21

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

37828 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 37828

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 37828. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Norris	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,447
Population density	451 / sq mi
State FIPS	47
County FIPS	001

Geography
Land area	3.21 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	36.1982
Longitude	-84.0671
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	39.5%	46.8%	45.7%
$50k – $100k	20.9%	30.9%	30.9%
$100k – $200k	35.4%	18.2%	18.3%
Over $200k	4.2%	4.1%	5.1%

Demographics & statistics

1,447

Population

451

People per sq mi

58.7

Median age

$71,917

Median household income

$49,793

Per capita income

$297,400

Median home value

$994

Median monthly rent

81.8%

Home ownership

5.5%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

670

Housing units

59.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

187

65–74

210

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	155	10.7%
18 and over	1,292	89.3%
65 and over	586	40.5%
Median age	58.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 94.6%

Two or more races 2.7%

Hispanic or Latino 1.6%

Asian 0.5%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%

Black or African American 0.1%

Other race 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	1,392	94.6%
Two or more races	40	2.7%
Hispanic or Latino	24	1.6%
Asian	8	0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native	4	0.3%
Black or African American	2	0.1%
Other race	1	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	39.5%	46.8%	45.7%
$50k – $100k	20.9%	30.9%	30.9%
$100k – $200k	35.4%	18.2%	18.3%
Over $200k	4.2%	4.1%	5.1%

Under $10k 3.7%

$10k–$15k 0.4%

$15k–$25k 7.0%

$25k–$35k 15.6%

$35k–$50k 5.9%

$50k–$75k 18.3%

$75k–$100k 11.6%

$100k–$150k 15.4%

$150k–$200k 11.2%

$200k+ 10.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.7%
$10k–$15k	0.4%
$15k–$25k	7.0%
$25k–$35k	15.6%
$35k–$50k	5.9%
$50k–$75k	18.3%
$75k–$100k	11.6%
$100k–$150k	15.4%
$150k–$200k	11.2%
$200k+	10.8%
Median income	$71,917

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 0.5%

$50k–$100k 7.7%

$100k–$150k 14.2%

$150k–$200k 7.7%

$200k–$300k 20.8%

$300k–$500k 31.2%

$500k–$1M 18.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$297,400
Median rent / month	$994
Owner occupied	81.8%
Renter occupied	18.2%
Vacant	7.2%
Single-family detached	82.4%
Large apartment buildings	3.5%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	6.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.03

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.0%
2000–2009	10.9%
1990–1999	16.3%
1980–1989	11.4%
1970–1979	12.0%
1960–1969	6.8%
1950–1959	8.2%
1940–1949	6.8%
1939 or earlier	25.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.5%
1 bedroom	5.1%
2 bedrooms	31.0%
3 bedrooms	37.7%
4 bedrooms	17.0%
5+ bedrooms	7.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.2%
1 vehicle	27.0%
2 vehicles	39.3%
3 or more	28.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	35.8%
Electricity	62.7%
Wood	1.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	401	53.6%
Cohabiting couple	20	2.7%
Male householder, no spouse	140	18.7%
Female householder, no spouse	187	25.0%
Households with children under 18	107	14.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	391	52.3%
Average household size	1.91

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	21.2%	18.1%
Married	63.2%	59.4%
Separated	0.0%	2.9%
Widowed	11.2%	7.3%
Divorced	4.4%	12.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 1.0%

HS graduate 15.1%

Some college, no degree 17.7%

Associate's degree 6.6%

Bachelor's degree 29.0%

Graduate / professional 30.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	99.0%
Bachelor's or higher	59.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	61	28.2%
High school	70	32.4%
College / grad school	85	39.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 31.9%

Manufacturing 12.7%

Public administration 11.1%

Professional & management 9.0%

Retail trade 8.9%

Other services 6.3%

Finance & real estate 4.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.9%

Transportation & utilities 3.8%

Construction 3.0%

Wholesale trade 3.0%

Information 0.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	62.3%
Service	10.5%
Sales & office	13.6%
Natural resources & construction	8.6%
Production & transportation	5.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	55.2%
Government	40.6%
Self-employed	4.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	81.3%
Carpool	9.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	7.7%
Other means	2.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	24.7

Poverty

All people 5.5%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 6.1%

Married-couple families 0.7%

Female-led households 50.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	52.7%
Retirement income	52.9%
Supplemental Security	3.7%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.5%
High blood pressure	44.6%
High cholesterol	42.3%
Diabetes	13.4%
Heart disease	9.1%
Stroke	4.0%
Asthma	10.3%
Arthritis	35.7%
Kidney disease	3.6%
Pulmonary disease	10.2%
Cancer	9.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.3%
Binge drinking	12.7%
No physical activity	26.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.8%
Depression	25.7%
Fair or poor health	17.3%
Poor mental health	15.2%
Poor physical health	12.7%
No health insurance	13.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.0%
Visited dentist	60.4%
Cholesterol screening	93.1%
Teeth loss	16.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	203	15.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	17.6%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	7.1%
65 and over	34.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	78.3%
Public insurance	45.1%
No insurance	3.8%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,423	98.3%
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)	1,427	98.6%
Born in same state	1,416	97.9%
Born in different state	952	65.8%
Foreign born	11	0.8%
Naturalized citizen	20	1.4%
Not a US citizen	12	60.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	444	30.7%
Italian	220	15.2%
Arab	164	11.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	29	2%
Polish	12	0.8%
German	5	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	51.7%
Internet access	98.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 37828

What city is ZIP code 37828 in?

ZIP code 37828 is primarily assigned to Norris, Tennessee.

What county is ZIP code 37828 in?

ZIP code 37828 falls within Anderson County, Tennessee.

Does ZIP code 37828 have an older population?

41% of residents in ZIP code 37828 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 37828 have a large retiree population?

53% of households in ZIP code 37828 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 37828?

60% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

Is ZIP code 37828 mostly owner-occupied?

82% of occupied units in ZIP code 37828 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 37828 in?

ZIP code 37828 observes the EST timezone.