37830 ZIP Code — Oak Ridge, TN
Anderson County, Tennessee
ZIP code 37830 is located in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, within Anderson County. It covers approximately 84.82 square miles and serves a population of 32,164 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 865.
About ZIP code 37830
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1960s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $212,600. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 64%.
Median household income is $66,954. 35% 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 24 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 38% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
32,164
population
84.82
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
37830 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 37830
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 37830. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Oak Ridge | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
37932 Knoxville (6.4 mi)
37840 Oliver Springs (7 mi)
37931 Knoxville (8.7 mi)
37934 Farragut (9.1 mi)
37771 Lenoir City (9.8 mi)
37716 Clinton (10.4 mi)
37923 Knoxville (11.6 mi)
37748 Harriman (12.7 mi)
37710 Briceville (12.9 mi)
37922 Knoxville (13 mi)
37772 Lenoir City (13.3 mi)
37849 Powell (15.4 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 32,164 |
| Population density | 379 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 47 |
| County FIPS | 001 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 84.82 sq mi |
| Water area | 4.83 sq mi |
| Latitude | 35.9699 |
| Longitude | -84.2864 |
| 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 | 44.2% | 46.8% | 45.7% |
| $50k – $100k | 31.3% | 30.9% | 30.9% |
| $100k – $200k | 19.0% | 18.2% | 18.3% |
| Over $200k | 5.5% | 4.1% | 5.1% |
Demographics & statistics
32,164
Population
379
People per sq mi
40.0
Median age
$66,954
Median household income
$36,683
Per capita income
$212,600
Median home value
$1,036
Median monthly rent
63.9%
Home ownership
14.7%
Poverty rate
5.5%
Unemployment
10,391
Housing units
37.6%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
765
Under 5
818
999
5–9
1,068
1,225
10–14
1,311
1,086
15–19
1,162
743
20–24
795
1,978
25–34
2,115
1,830
35–44
1,957
1,935
45–54
2,070
1,041
55–59
1,113
1,022
60–64
1,093
1,791
65–74
1,916
692
75–84
741
434
85+
464
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 7,805 | 24.3% |
| 18 and over | 24,359 | 75.7% |
| 65 and over | 6,038 | 18.8% |
| Median age | 40.0 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
78.5%
Two or more races
6.7%
Black or African American
6.2%
Hispanic or Latino
4.3%
Asian
2.3%
Other race
1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 26,381 | 78.5% |
| Two or more races | 2,237 | 6.7% |
| Black or African American | 2,066 | 6.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,428 | 4.3% |
| Asian | 771 | 2.3% |
| Other race | 559 | 1.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 103 | 0.3% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 47 | 0.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 44.2% | 46.8% | 45.7% |
| $50k – $100k | 31.3% | 30.9% | 30.9% |
| $100k – $200k | 19.0% | 18.2% | 18.3% |
| Over $200k | 5.5% | 4.1% | 5.1% |
Under $10k
6.0%
$10k–$15k
4.4%
$15k–$25k
5.4%
$25k–$35k
5.9%
$35k–$50k
14.2%
$50k–$75k
19.8%
$75k–$100k
13.6%
$100k–$150k
14.1%
$150k–$200k
9.4%
$200k+
7.3%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 6.0% |
| $10k–$15k | 4.4% |
| $15k–$25k | 5.4% |
| $25k–$35k | 5.9% |
| $35k–$50k | 14.2% |
| $50k–$75k | 19.8% |
| $75k–$100k | 13.6% |
| $100k–$150k | 14.1% |
| $150k–$200k | 9.4% |
| $200k+ | 7.3% |
| Median income | $66,954 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
0.7%
$50k–$100k
11.0%
$100k–$150k
17.7%
$150k–$200k
16.8%
$200k–$300k
24.1%
$300k–$500k
24.4%
$500k–$1M
5.0%
$1M+
0.4%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $212,600 |
| Median rent / month | $1,036 |
| Owner occupied | 63.9% |
| Renter occupied | 36.1% |
| Vacant | 12.5% |
| Single-family detached | 66.3% |
| Large apartment buildings | 7.8% |
| Mobile homes | 0.7% |
| Median rooms | 6.0 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.51 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.8% |
| 2010–2019 | 4.8% |
| 2000–2009 | 8.4% |
| 1990–1999 | 7.3% |
| 1980–1989 | 11.0% |
| 1970–1979 | 10.0% |
| 1960–1969 | 14.5% |
| 1950–1959 | 12.3% |
| 1940–1949 | 29.6% |
| 1939 or earlier | 1.3% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.3% |
| 1 bedroom | 10.3% |
| 2 bedrooms | 25.1% |
| 3 bedrooms | 37.1% |
| 4 bedrooms | 19.2% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 6.8% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.2% |
| 1 vehicle | 33.7% |
| 2 vehicles | 35.3% |
| 3 or more | 25.7% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 55.6% |
| Electricity | 42.8% |
| Propane / LP gas | 0.3% |
| Fuel oil | 0.2% |
| Wood | 0.3% |
| No fuel used | 0.3% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 6,067 | 45.6% |
| Cohabiting couple | 920 | 6.9% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 2,713 | 20.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 3,598 | 27.1% |
| Households with children under 18 | 4,103 | 30.9% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 4,369 | 32.9% |
| Average household size | 2.39 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 31.2% | 24.7% |
| Married | 52.3% | 47.7% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 2.1% |
| Widowed | 3.8% | 10.3% |
| Divorced | 10.6% | 15.2% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
2.9%
Some HS, no diploma
4.7%
HS graduate
22.7%
Some college, no degree
23.4%
Associate's degree
8.7%
Bachelor's degree
20.1%
Graduate / professional
17.5%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 92.4% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 37.6% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 465 | 6.0% |
| Kindergarten | 320 | 4.1% |
| Elementary school | 3,698 | 47.6% |
| High school | 1,859 | 23.9% |
| College / grad school | 1,427 | 18.4% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
20.2%
Professional & management
19.4%
Retail trade
11.5%
Construction
9.7%
Manufacturing
9.4%
Arts, food & hospitality
7.5%
Transportation & utilities
6.8%
Other services
5.2%
Finance & real estate
3.6%
Public administration
3.5%
Wholesale trade
1.5%
Information
1.2%
Agriculture & mining
0.5%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 43.8% |
| Service | 13.0% |
| Sales & office | 19.8% |
| Natural resources & construction | 8.7% |
| Production & transportation | 14.7% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 81.5% |
| Government | 13.0% |
| Self-employed | 5.3% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.2% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 75.2% |
| Carpool | 10.0% |
| Public transit | 0.3% |
| Walk | 1.3% |
| Work from home | 12.4% |
| Other means | 0.9% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 23.8 |
Poverty
All people
14.7%
Under 18 years
20.0%
18 and over
13.1%
Married-couple families
4.5%
Female-led households
30.1%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 34.6% |
| Retirement income | 28.6% |
| Supplemental Security | 6.6% |
| Cash public assistance | 4.2% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 11.1% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 35.5% |
| High blood pressure | 41.5% |
| High cholesterol | 38.7% |
| Diabetes | 12.6% |
| Heart disease | 8.0% |
| Stroke | 3.7% |
| Asthma | 10.2% |
| Arthritis | 31.3% |
| Kidney disease | 3.4% |
| Pulmonary disease | 8.5% |
| Cancer | 8.0% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 18.6% |
| Binge drinking | 13.1% |
| No physical activity | 25.0% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 33.5% |
| Depression | 24.5% |
| Fair or poor health | 16.2% |
| Poor mental health | 15.3% |
| Poor physical health | 11.5% |
| No health insurance | 14.6% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 76.1% |
| Visited dentist | 60.2% |
| Cholesterol screening | 91.8% |
| Teeth loss | 14.9% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 2,528 | 10.4% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 19.6% |
| Under 18 | 10.4% |
| 18–64 years | 17.5% |
| 65 and over | 38.6% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 67.9% |
| Public insurance | 42.4% |
| No insurance | 8.8% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 4.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 30,581 | 95.1% |
| Spanish | 867 | 2.8% |
| Other Indo-European | 499 | 1.6% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 85 | 0.3% |
| Other languages | 283 | 0.9% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 30,136 | 93.7% |
| Born in same state | 29,771 | 92.6% |
| Born in different state | 15,578 | 48.4% |
| Foreign born | 365 | 1.1% |
| Naturalized citizen | 2,028 | 6.3% |
| Not a US citizen | 1,124 | 55.4% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 5,294 | 16.5% |
| Italian | 3,663 | 11.4% |
| Arab | 2,690 | 8.4% |
| English | 384 | 1.2% |
| Polish | 344 | 1.1% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| German | 162 | 0.5% |
| Irish | 157 | 0.5% |
| Dutch | 69 | 0.2% |
| Norwegian | 58 | 0.2% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 41.3% |
| Internet access | 95.8% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 37830
What city is ZIP code 37830 in?
ZIP code 37830 is primarily assigned to Oak Ridge, Tennessee.
What county is ZIP code 37830 in?
ZIP code 37830 falls within Anderson County, Tennessee.
Does ZIP code 37830 have a large veteran population?
10% of civilians in ZIP code 37830 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What is the population of ZIP code 37830?
ZIP code 37830 has an estimated population of 32,164 residents, with a density of 379 people per square mile.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 37830?
The median home value in ZIP code 37830 is $212,600.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 37830?
The median household income in ZIP code 37830 is $66,954, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 37830 in?
ZIP code 37830 observes the EST timezone.