37829 ZIP Code — Oakdale, TN

Morgan County, Tennessee

ZIP code 37829 is located in Oakdale, Tennessee, within Morgan County. It covers approximately 44.26 square miles and serves a population of 1,782 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 423.

About ZIP code 37829

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 $141,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 85%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $76,563.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 42 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

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 (28%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 37829 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and high homeownership.

1,782

population

44.26

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

37829 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 37829

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 37829. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Oakdale	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

37723 Crab Orchard (8.5 mi) 37887 Wartburg (9.1 mi) 37770 Lancing (9.7 mi) 37854 Rockwood (10.2 mi) 37748 Harriman (10.2 mi) 38558 Crossville (10.3 mi) 37763 Kingston (15.2 mi) 37726 Deer Lodge (15.9 mi) 37840 Oliver Springs (16.7 mi) 37872 Sunbright (17.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,782
Population density	40 / sq mi
State FIPS	47
County FIPS	129

Geography
Land area	44.26 sq mi
Water area	0.19 sq mi
Latitude	36.0141
Longitude	-84.6723
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	51.9%	59.6%	45.7%
$50k – $100k	32.2%	26.2%	30.9%
$100k – $200k	15.9%	13.0%	18.3%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.2%	5.1%

Demographics & statistics

1,782

Population

People per sq mi

44.1

Median age

$76,563

Median household income

$31,633

Per capita income

$141,900

Median home value

$943

Median monthly rent

85.2%

Home ownership

13.7%

Poverty rate

4.3%

Unemployment

783

Housing units

10.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

108

25–34

103

113

35–44

107

150

45–54

143

113

55–59

108

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	254	14.3%
18 and over	1,528	85.7%
65 and over	238	13.4%
Median age	44.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 89.6%

Hispanic or Latino 4.2%

Other race 4%

Two or more races 2.3%

Group	Count	%
White	1,666	89.6%
Hispanic or Latino	78	4.2%
Other race	74	4%
Two or more races	42	2.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	51.9%	59.6%	45.7%
$50k – $100k	32.2%	26.2%	30.9%
$100k – $200k	15.9%	13.0%	18.3%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.2%	5.1%

Under $10k 4.6%

$10k–$15k 5.7%

$15k–$25k 1.1%

$25k–$35k 8.6%

$35k–$50k 12.4%

$50k–$75k 16.0%

$75k–$100k 27.4%

$100k–$150k 9.3%

$150k–$200k 10.5%

$200k+ 4.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.6%
$10k–$15k	5.7%
$15k–$25k	1.1%
$25k–$35k	8.6%
$35k–$50k	12.4%
$50k–$75k	16.0%
$75k–$100k	27.4%
$100k–$150k	9.3%
$150k–$200k	10.5%
$200k+	4.4%
Median income	$76,563

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 13.7%

$50k–$100k 26.2%

$100k–$150k 12.5%

$150k–$200k 34.7%

$200k–$300k 3.9%

$300k–$500k 4.4%

$500k–$1M 4.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$141,900
Median rent / month	$943
Owner occupied	85.2%
Renter occupied	14.8%
Vacant	27.5%
Single-family detached	70.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	28.7%
Median rooms	5.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.58

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	6.8%
2000–2009	8.9%
1990–1999	23.1%
1980–1989	23.1%
1970–1979	9.5%
1960–1969	2.2%
1950–1959	10.6%
1940–1949	5.4%
1939 or earlier	10.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	2.7%
2 bedrooms	20.4%
3 bedrooms	67.3%
4 bedrooms	4.6%
5+ bedrooms	5.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.9%
1 vehicle	7.9%
2 vehicles	31.9%
3 or more	56.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	4.9%
Electricity	61.5%
Propane / LP gas	28.9%
Wood	4.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	348	54.7%
Cohabiting couple	64	10.1%
Male householder, no spouse	67	10.5%
Female householder, no spouse	157	24.7%
Households with children under 18	173	27.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	170	26.7%
Average household size	2.80

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	40.3%	28.5%
Married	42.8%	49.7%
Separated	1.7%	0.7%
Widowed	5.9%	6.3%
Divorced	9.3%	14.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 6.1%

Some HS, no diploma 5.9%

HS graduate 51.7%

Some college, no degree 19.0%

Associate's degree 7.1%

Bachelor's degree 8.2%

Graduate / professional 1.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	88.0%
Bachelor's or higher	10.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	1	0.3%
Elementary school	156	42.4%
High school	141	38.3%
College / grad school	70	19.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 18.0%

Retail trade 17.4%

Transportation & utilities 15.2%

Construction 12.9%

Finance & real estate 10.5%

Manufacturing 8.8%

Professional & management 5.1%

Information 3.5%

Public administration 3.5%

Other services 2.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 2.2%

Agriculture & mining 0.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	30.5%
Service	1.8%
Sales & office	20.1%
Natural resources & construction	27.0%
Production & transportation	20.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	87.2%
Government	12.8%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	84.9%
Carpool	9.5%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	5.6%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	42.2

Poverty

All people 13.7%

Under 18 years 23.5%

18 and over 12.6%

Married-couple families 10.3%

Female-led households 8.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	20.1%
Retirement income	27.4%
Supplemental Security	21.9%
Cash public assistance	1.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	15.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.1%
High blood pressure	40.2%
High cholesterol	37.9%
Diabetes	13.1%
Heart disease	8.2%
Stroke	3.9%
Asthma	10.9%
Arthritis	32.4%
Kidney disease	3.3%
Pulmonary disease	11.1%
Cancer	6.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	27.9%
Binge drinking	13.7%
No physical activity	29.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	37.2%
Depression	27.9%
Fair or poor health	20.1%
Poor mental health	18.1%
Poor physical health	13.8%
No health insurance	18.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.1%
Visited dentist	49.6%
Cholesterol screening	89.2%
Teeth loss	21.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	49	3.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	14.6%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	14.6%
65 and over	30.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	77.5%
Public insurance	35.6%
No insurance	3.7%
Uninsured under 19	0.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,760	98.8%
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)	1,780	99.9%
Born in same state	1,773	99.5%
Born in different state	1,383	77.6%
Foreign born	7	0.4%
Naturalized citizen	2	0.1%
Not a US citizen	1	50.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	443	24.9%
French	287	16.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	226	12.7%
English	20	1.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	35.7%
Internet access	96.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 37829

What city is ZIP code 37829 in?

ZIP code 37829 is primarily assigned to Oakdale, Tennessee.

What county is ZIP code 37829 in?

ZIP code 37829 falls within Morgan County, Tennessee.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 37829?

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

Is ZIP code 37829 mostly owner-occupied?

85% of occupied units in ZIP code 37829 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 37829?

The median home value in ZIP code 37829 is $141,900.

What is the population of ZIP code 37829?

ZIP code 37829 has an estimated population of 1,782 residents, with a density of 40 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 37829 in?

ZIP code 37829 observes the EST timezone.