37847 ZIP Code — Pioneer, TN

Campbell County, Tennessee

ZIP code 37847 is located in Pioneer, Tennessee, within Campbell County. It covers approximately 145.97 square miles and serves a population of 2,903 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 423.

About ZIP code 37847

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 $109,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 80%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $42,697. Poverty affects 31% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 36% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 44% 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. An above-average commute of 43 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 9% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (32%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 33%.

Overall, ZIP code 37847 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

2,903

population

145.97

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

37847 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 37847

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 37847. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Pioneer	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

37892 Winfield (6.8 mi) 37756 Huntsville (11.4 mi) 37714 Caryville (11.5 mi) 37766 La Follette (12.4 mi) 37755 Helenwood (12.8 mi) 37841 Oneida (14 mi) 37762 Jellico (14 mi) 42635 Pine Knot (15 mi) 37757 Jacksboro (15 mi) 42649 Strunk (15.5 mi) 37852 Robbins (16.8 mi) 37729 Duff (18.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,903
Population density	20 / sq mi
State FIPS	47
County FIPS	013

Geography
Land area	145.97 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	36.4486
Longitude	-84.3318
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	48.4%	57.2%	45.7%
$50k – $100k	40.8%	29.8%	30.9%
$100k – $200k	10.8%	11.6%	18.3%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.5%	5.1%

Demographics & statistics

2,903

Population

People per sq mi

40.8

Median age

$42,697

Median household income

$19,681

Per capita income

$109,600

Median home value

$656

Median monthly rent

79.6%

Home ownership

31.0%

Poverty rate

5.3%

Unemployment

991

Housing units

8.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

116

10–14

112

121

15–19

116

20–24

152

25–34

147

264

35–44

255

169

45–54

162

119

55–59

114

108

60–64

103

181

65–74

174

75–84

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	535	18.4%
18 and over	2,368	81.6%
65 and over	499	17.2%
Median age	40.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 98.7%

Asian 0.8%

Two or more races 0.5%

Group	Count	%
White	2,864	98.7%
Asian	23	0.8%
Two or more races	15	0.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	48.4%	57.2%	45.7%
$50k – $100k	40.8%	29.8%	30.9%
$100k – $200k	10.8%	11.6%	18.3%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.5%	5.1%

Under $10k 16.4%

$10k–$15k 16.2%

$15k–$25k 6.8%

$25k–$35k 4.7%

$35k–$50k 8.3%

$50k–$75k 26.8%

$75k–$100k 11.3%

$100k–$150k 5.3%

$150k–$200k 4.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	16.4%
$10k–$15k	16.2%
$15k–$25k	6.8%
$25k–$35k	4.7%
$35k–$50k	8.3%
$50k–$75k	26.8%
$75k–$100k	11.3%
$100k–$150k	5.3%
$150k–$200k	4.3%
Median income	$42,697

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 21.1%

$50k–$100k 19.6%

$100k–$150k 25.3%

$150k–$200k 19.9%

$200k–$300k 8.9%

$300k–$500k 3.4%

$500k–$1M 0.9%

$1M+ 0.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$109,600
Median rent / month	$656
Owner occupied	79.6%
Renter occupied	20.4%
Vacant	8.0%
Single-family detached	61.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	37.9%
Median rooms	6.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.61

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	8.9%
2000–2009	15.1%
1990–1999	27.2%
1980–1989	20.3%
1970–1979	7.0%
1960–1969	11.1%
1950–1959	3.5%
1940–1949	5.4%
1939 or earlier	1.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	4.7%
2 bedrooms	21.5%
3 bedrooms	55.8%
4 bedrooms	14.4%
5+ bedrooms	3.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.3%
1 vehicle	32.1%
2 vehicles	24.6%
3 or more	39.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	22.0%
Electricity	47.6%
Propane / LP gas	15.5%
Fuel oil	1.2%
Wood	10.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	496	44.2%
Cohabiting couple	109	9.7%
Male householder, no spouse	197	17.5%
Female householder, no spouse	321	28.6%
Households with children under 18	477	42.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	432	38.5%
Average household size	2.58

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	25.9%	23.0%
Married	47.3%	45.4%
Separated	0.7%	6.8%
Widowed	10.8%	9.4%
Divorced	15.3%	15.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 7.4%

Some HS, no diploma 21.7%

HS graduate 46.0%

Some college, no degree 13.5%

Associate's degree 2.6%

Bachelor's degree 6.1%

Graduate / professional 2.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	70.9%
Bachelor's or higher	8.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	17	3.4%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	300	60.2%
High school	161	32.3%
College / grad school	20	4.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 22.1%

Construction 20.7%

Manufacturing 16.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 10.8%

Professional & management 10.3%

Retail trade 6.7%

Transportation & utilities 5.4%

Finance & real estate 4.1%

Other services 2.3%

Public administration 1.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	29.1%
Service	14.9%
Sales & office	17.8%
Natural resources & construction	15.6%
Production & transportation	22.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	72.2%
Government	13.6%
Self-employed	14.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	78.1%
Carpool	16.8%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	4.8%
Other means	0.2%
Avg commute (minutes)	42.6

Poverty

All people 31.0%

Under 18 years 34.0%

18 and over 30.4%

Married-couple families 16.9%

Female-led households 49.6%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	43.8%
Retirement income	13.5%
Supplemental Security	14.6%
Cash public assistance	24.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	36.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.0%
High blood pressure	41.4%
High cholesterol	36.7%
Diabetes	13.8%
Heart disease	8.5%
Stroke	4.2%
Asthma	11.6%
Arthritis	32.2%
Kidney disease	3.5%
Pulmonary disease	12.5%
Cancer	6.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	31.5%
Binge drinking	14.2%
No physical activity	32.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	37.3%
Depression	29.9%
Fair or poor health	22.8%
Poor mental health	19.9%
Poor physical health	15.3%
No health insurance	20.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	73.3%
Visited dentist	46.1%
Cholesterol screening	87.5%
Teeth loss	26.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	128	5.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	33.2%
Under 18	11.6%
18–64 years	30.7%
65 and over	66.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	45.9%
Public insurance	57.6%
No insurance	14.9%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,830	97.5%
Spanish	8	0.3%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	8	0.3%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,845	98.0%
Born in same state	2,845	98.0%
Born in different state	1,978	68.1%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	58	2.0%
Not a US citizen	58	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	381	13.1%
French	321	11.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	319	11%
English	79	2.7%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.7%
Internet access	85.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 37847

What city is ZIP code 37847 in?

ZIP code 37847 is primarily assigned to Pioneer, Tennessee.

What county is ZIP code 37847 in?

ZIP code 37847 falls within Scott County, Tennessee.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 37847?

31% of residents in ZIP code 37847 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 37847?

9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 37847 have a large retiree population?

44% of households in ZIP code 37847 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 37847?

The median home value in ZIP code 37847 is $109,600.

What timezone is ZIP code 37847 in?

ZIP code 37847 observes the EST timezone.