37687 ZIP Code — Roan Mountain, TN

Carter County, Tennessee

ZIP code 37687 is located in Roan Mountain, Tennessee, within Carter County. It covers approximately 95.26 square miles and serves a population of 4,159 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 423.

About ZIP code 37687

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 $135,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 88%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($47,629) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 49% 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 26 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 17% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (27%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 23%.

Overall, ZIP code 37687 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

4,159

population

95.26

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

37687 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 37687

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 37687. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Roan Mountain	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

37658 Hampton (6.1 mi) 28622 Elk Park (8.3 mi) 37640 Butler (11.5 mi) 37692 Unicoi (11.8 mi) 28705 Bakersville (12.2 mi) 37643 Elizabethton (12.6 mi) 28657 Newland (14.4 mi) 28679 Sugar Grove (14.9 mi) 28740 Green Mountain (14.9 mi) 28604 Banner Elk (15 mi) 37601 Johnson City (15.9 mi) 37694 Watauga (16.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	4,159
Population density	44 / sq mi
State FIPS	47
County FIPS	019

Geography
Land area	95.26 sq mi
Water area	0.11 sq mi
Latitude	36.1847
Longitude	-82.0998
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	55.6%	57.1%	45.7%
$50k – $100k	31.5%	28.5%	30.9%
$100k – $200k	9.8%	12.4%	18.3%
Over $200k	3.1%	2.0%	5.1%

Demographics & statistics

4,159

Population

People per sq mi

48.9

Median age

$47,629

Median household income

$32,756

Per capita income

$135,400

Median home value

Median monthly rent

87.7%

Home ownership

14.6%

Poverty rate

7.5%

Unemployment

2,148

Housing units

16.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

137

10–14

116

153

15–19

128

120

20–24

101

176

25–34

148

370

35–44

311

297

45–54

249

202

55–59

169

157

60–64

132

325

65–74

273

158

75–84

133

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	622	15.0%
18 and over	3,537	85.0%
65 and over	1,027	24.7%
Median age	48.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 97.8%

Two or more races 0.8%

Hispanic or Latino 0.6%

Black or African American 0.6%

Other race 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	4,094	97.8%
Two or more races	34	0.8%
Hispanic or Latino	25	0.6%
Black or African American	24	0.6%
Other race	7	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	55.6%	57.1%	45.7%
$50k – $100k	31.5%	28.5%	30.9%
$100k – $200k	9.8%	12.4%	18.3%
Over $200k	3.1%	2.0%	5.1%

Under $10k 6.0%

$10k–$15k 7.4%

$15k–$25k 12.1%

$25k–$35k 12.4%

$35k–$50k 13.7%

$50k–$75k 18.7%

$75k–$100k 10.9%

$100k–$150k 10.9%

$150k–$200k 3.3%

$200k+ 4.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	6.0%
$10k–$15k	7.4%
$15k–$25k	12.1%
$25k–$35k	12.4%
$35k–$50k	13.7%
$50k–$75k	18.7%
$75k–$100k	10.9%
$100k–$150k	10.9%
$150k–$200k	3.3%
$200k+	4.6%
Median income	$47,629

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 14.2%

$50k–$100k 22.8%

$100k–$150k 21.1%

$150k–$200k 12.1%

$200k–$300k 18.6%

$300k–$500k 6.4%

$500k–$1M 2.9%

$1M+ 1.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$135,400
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	87.7%
Renter occupied	12.3%
Vacant	28.6%
Single-family detached	73.7%
Large apartment buildings	1.1%
Mobile homes	22.7%
Median rooms	5.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.44

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.9%
2000–2009	16.9%
1990–1999	23.3%
1980–1989	12.2%
1970–1979	11.9%
1960–1969	8.2%
1950–1959	6.5%
1940–1949	2.1%
1939 or earlier	17.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	3.8%
1 bedroom	6.2%
2 bedrooms	31.9%
3 bedrooms	47.7%
4 bedrooms	9.0%
5+ bedrooms	1.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	7.1%
1 vehicle	22.3%
2 vehicles	33.5%
3 or more	37.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	5.3%
Electricity	49.4%
Propane / LP gas	11.3%
Fuel oil	15.9%
Wood	17.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	984	58.5%
Cohabiting couple	36	2.1%
Male householder, no spouse	314	18.7%
Female householder, no spouse	347	20.6%
Households with children under 18	379	22.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	672	40.0%
Average household size	2.37

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	25.8%	19.9%
Married	54.3%	57.2%
Separated	1.5%	1.9%
Widowed	5.8%	11.0%
Divorced	12.6%	10.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 8.3%

Some HS, no diploma 13.3%

HS graduate 40.2%

Some college, no degree 16.4%

Associate's degree 5.1%

Bachelor's degree 10.9%

Graduate / professional 5.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	78.4%
Bachelor's or higher	16.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	17	3.0%
Elementary school	229	40.6%
High school	196	34.8%
College / grad school	122	21.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 23.0%

Retail trade 16.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 12.0%

Construction 10.2%

Finance & real estate 7.4%

Manufacturing 6.7%

Public administration 6.6%

Other services 5.9%

Professional & management 4.1%

Transportation & utilities 4.0%

Agriculture & mining 1.8%

Information 1.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	34.1%
Service	24.4%
Sales & office	12.3%
Natural resources & construction	15.6%
Production & transportation	13.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	71.9%
Government	20.5%
Self-employed	7.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	86.3%
Carpool	8.8%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.9%
Work from home	3.1%
Other means	0.9%
Avg commute (minutes)	25.8

Poverty

All people 14.6%

Under 18 years 11.8%

18 and over 15.2%

Married-couple families 13.4%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	49.3%
Retirement income	26.3%
Supplemental Security	11.8%
Cash public assistance	1.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	14.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.8%
High blood pressure	41.7%
High cholesterol	38.8%
Diabetes	13.8%
Heart disease	8.7%
Stroke	4.1%
Asthma	10.8%
Arthritis	32.5%
Kidney disease	3.5%
Pulmonary disease	11.4%
Cancer	7.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	27.1%
Binge drinking	14.2%
No physical activity	30.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.3%
Depression	28.1%
Fair or poor health	20.9%
Poor mental health	17.8%
Poor physical health	14.1%
No health insurance	19.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.2%
Visited dentist	49.2%
Cholesterol screening	89.1%
Teeth loss	21.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	387	10.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	23.4%
Under 18	4.2%
18–64 years	23.9%
65 and over	34.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	53.9%
Public insurance	47.7%
No insurance	13.3%
Uninsured under 19	2.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	4,045	97.3%
Spanish	11	0.3%
Other Indo-European	11	0.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	4,134	99.4%
Born in same state	4,089	98.3%
Born in different state	2,231	53.6%
Foreign born	45	1.1%
Naturalized citizen	25	0.6%
Not a US citizen	7	28.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	1,009	24.3%
French	327	7.9%
Italian	188	4.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	64	1.5%
German	21	0.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.4%
Internet access	81.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 37687

What city is ZIP code 37687 in?

ZIP code 37687 is primarily assigned to Roan Mountain, Tennessee.

What county is ZIP code 37687 in?

ZIP code 37687 falls within Carter County, Tennessee.

Does ZIP code 37687 have a large retiree population?

49% of households in ZIP code 37687 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 37687 mostly owner-occupied?

88% of occupied units in ZIP code 37687 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 37687 have a large veteran population?

11% of civilians in ZIP code 37687 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 37687?

The median home value in ZIP code 37687 is $135,400.

What timezone is ZIP code 37687 in?

ZIP code 37687 observes the EST timezone.