37863 ZIP Code — Pigeon Forge, TN

Sevier County, Tennessee

ZIP code 37863 is located in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, within Sevier County. It covers approximately 17.23 square miles and serves a population of 6,525 residents. This is a po box ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 865.

About ZIP code 37863

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $221,600. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 49%.

Median household income is $52,434. Poverty affects 21% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 17% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 37% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is service, with arts, entertainment, and food service as the leading industry. The average commute of 21 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 11% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks. 23% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 37863 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.

6,525

population

17.23

sq mi land

PO Box

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

37863 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 37863

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 37863. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Pigeon Forge	Acceptable
Pigeon Forge	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

37862 Sevierville (2.3 mi) 37876 Sevierville (6.5 mi) 37738 Gatlinburg (9.5 mi) 37865 Seymour (10.7 mi) 37886 Walland (12.5 mi) 37764 Kodak (14 mi) 37998 Knoxville (15 mi) 37882 Townsend (16.3 mi) 37725 Dandridge (17.2 mi) 37920 Knoxville (17.7 mi) 37804 Maryville (17.8 mi) 37914 Knoxville (19 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	6,525
Population density	379 / sq mi
State FIPS	47
County FIPS	155

Geography
Land area	17.23 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	35.7749
Longitude	-83.5714
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	53.3%	47.6%	45.7%
$50k – $100k	35.3%	32.5%	30.9%
$100k – $200k	11.0%	15.8%	18.3%
Over $200k	0.4%	4.1%	5.1%

Demographics & statistics

6,525

Population

379

People per sq mi

40.1

Median age

$52,434

Median household income

$24,095

Per capita income

$221,600

Median home value

$850

Median monthly rent

48.6%

Home ownership

20.6%

Poverty rate

1.9%

Unemployment

4,306

Housing units

11.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

183

Under 5

151

237

5–9

195

309

10–14

254

295

15–19

243

114

20–24

433

25–34

357

334

35–44

275

421

45–54

346

276

55–59

227

325

60–64

268

364

65–74

299

221

75–84

182

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,719	26.3%
18 and over	4,806	73.7%
65 and over	1,189	18.2%
Median age	40.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 73%

Hispanic or Latino 9.9%

Two or more races 8.5%

Other race 6.8%

Asian 1.2%

Black or African American 0.6%

Group	Count	%
White	5,286	73%
Hispanic or Latino	719	9.9%
Two or more races	618	8.5%
Other race	489	6.8%
Asian	88	1.2%
Black or African American	44	0.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	53.3%	47.6%	45.7%
$50k – $100k	35.3%	32.5%	30.9%
$100k – $200k	11.0%	15.8%	18.3%
Over $200k	0.4%	4.1%	5.1%

Under $10k 10.4%

$10k–$15k 1.1%

$15k–$25k 7.0%

$25k–$35k 7.6%

$35k–$50k 11.6%

$50k–$75k 30.9%

$75k–$100k 12.3%

$100k–$150k 12.0%

$150k–$200k 4.5%

$200k+ 2.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	10.4%
$10k–$15k	1.1%
$15k–$25k	7.0%
$25k–$35k	7.6%
$35k–$50k	11.6%
$50k–$75k	30.9%
$75k–$100k	12.3%
$100k–$150k	12.0%
$150k–$200k	4.5%
$200k+	2.4%
Median income	$52,434

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 7.3%

$50k–$100k 6.8%

$100k–$150k 11.8%

$150k–$200k 18.3%

$200k–$300k 26.5%

$300k–$500k 22.5%

$500k–$1M 3.0%

$1M+ 3.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$221,600
Median rent / month	$850
Owner occupied	48.6%
Renter occupied	51.4%
Vacant	56.5%
Single-family detached	56.0%
Large apartment buildings	17.8%
Mobile homes	9.6%
Median rooms	4.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.32

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.3%
2010–2019	9.1%
2000–2009	27.2%
1990–1999	22.5%
1980–1989	17.6%
1970–1979	11.2%
1960–1969	5.7%
1950–1959	4.3%
1940–1949	1.9%
1939 or earlier	0.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.7%
1 bedroom	14.5%
2 bedrooms	35.8%
3 bedrooms	38.8%
4 bedrooms	7.1%
5+ bedrooms	2.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.8%
1 vehicle	31.4%
2 vehicles	37.4%
3 or more	28.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	26.2%
Electricity	70.8%
Propane / LP gas	1.7%
Wood	1.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,038	43.0%
Cohabiting couple	322	13.3%
Male householder, no spouse	362	15.0%
Female householder, no spouse	692	28.7%
Households with children under 18	809	33.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	738	30.6%
Average household size	2.66

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	38.7%	28.9%
Married	44.2%	45.7%
Separated	2.4%	4.1%
Widowed	1.3%	9.3%
Divorced	13.4%	12.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 13.1%

Some HS, no diploma 13.5%

HS graduate 37.4%

Some college, no degree 20.9%

Associate's degree 4.1%

Bachelor's degree 7.8%

Graduate / professional 3.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	73.5%
Bachelor's or higher	11.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	48	3.1%
Kindergarten	219	14.0%
Elementary school	715	45.9%
High school	418	26.8%
College / grad school	159	10.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Arts, food & hospitality 34.5%

Retail trade 18.2%

Professional & management 13.4%

Construction 6.7%

Education & healthcare 5.7%

Manufacturing 5.6%

Transportation & utilities 4.5%

Finance & real estate 4.3%

Other services 3.7%

Information 1.6%

Public administration 1.4%

Wholesale trade 0.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	21.2%
Service	36.9%
Sales & office	21.2%
Natural resources & construction	8.9%
Production & transportation	11.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	82.8%
Government	4.3%
Self-employed	13.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	80.5%
Carpool	14.1%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.3%
Work from home	4.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	20.8

Poverty

All people 20.6%

Under 18 years 32.8%

18 and over 16.6%

Married-couple families 6.8%

Female-led households 45.4%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	36.6%
Retirement income	23.4%
Supplemental Security	8.4%
Cash public assistance	11.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	17.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.8%
High blood pressure	36.9%
High cholesterol	36.9%
Diabetes	12.3%
Heart disease	7.4%
Stroke	3.4%
Asthma	10.2%
Arthritis	28.8%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	9.2%
Cancer	6.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.0%
Binge drinking	14.4%
No physical activity	28.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.1%
Depression	26.1%
Fair or poor health	18.1%
Poor mental health	17.2%
Poor physical health	12.3%
No health insurance	21.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.4%
Visited dentist	52.6%
Cholesterol screening	88.5%
Teeth loss	19.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	399	8.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	21.3%
Under 18	20.7%
18–64 years	15.6%
65 and over	40.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	34.9%
Public insurance	55.7%
No insurance	22.7%
Uninsured under 19	7.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	6,191	94.9%
Spanish	658	10.6%
Other Indo-European	572	9.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	17	0.3%
Other languages	48	0.8%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	5,535	84.8%
Born in same state	5,516	84.5%
Born in different state	2,909	44.6%
Foreign born	19	0.3%
Naturalized citizen	990	15.2%
Not a US citizen	162	16.4%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	1,059	16.2%
Italian	884	13.5%
French	365	5.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	356	5.5%
Polish	60	0.9%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.0%
Internet access	90.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 37863

What city is ZIP code 37863 in?

ZIP code 37863 is primarily assigned to Pigeon Forge, Tennessee.

What county is ZIP code 37863 in?

ZIP code 37863 falls within Sevier County, Tennessee.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 37863?

11% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 37863?

21% of residents in ZIP code 37863 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 37863 have a large retiree population?

37% of households in ZIP code 37863 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the population of ZIP code 37863?

ZIP code 37863 has an estimated population of 6,525 residents, with a density of 379 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 37863 in?

ZIP code 37863 observes the EST timezone.