37860 ZIP Code — Russellville, TN

Hamblen County, Tennessee

ZIP code 37860 is located in Russellville, Tennessee, within Hamblen County. It covers approximately 24.07 square miles and serves a population of 3,966 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 423/865.

About ZIP code 37860

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $155,600. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 74%.

Median household income is $61,536. 37% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 29 minutes is near the national average.

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 (25%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 37860 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

3,966

population

24.07

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

37860 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 37860

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 37860. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Russellville	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

37891 Whitesburg (3.5 mi) 37811 Mooresburg (6.6 mi) 37810 Mohawk (6.9 mi) 37813 Morristown (7.4 mi) 37814 Morristown (8.3 mi) 37711 Bulls Gap (8.9 mi) 37708 Bean Station (10.2 mi) 37713 Bybee (11.2 mi) 37818 Mosheim (12.5 mi) 37881 Thorn Hill (13.2 mi) 37890 White Pine (14.2 mi) 37877 Talbott (14.4 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	3,966
Population density	165 / sq mi
State FIPS	47
County FIPS	063

Geography
Land area	24.07 sq mi
Water area	0.60 sq mi
Latitude	36.2588
Longitude	-83.1825
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	423/865

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	52.3%	55.2%	45.7%
$50k – $100k	29.1%	30.8%	30.9%
$100k – $200k	13.0%	12.2%	18.3%
Over $200k	5.5%	1.9%	5.1%

Demographics & statistics

3,966

Population

165

People per sq mi

46.6

Median age

$61,536

Median household income

$29,536

Per capita income

$155,600

Median home value

$694

Median monthly rent

74.2%

Home ownership

8.3%

Poverty rate

5.3%

Unemployment

1,136

Housing units

10.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

134

5–9

119

10–14

134

15–19

119

184

20–24

165

219

25–34

196

222

35–44

198

487

45–54

434

125

55–59

111

173

60–64

154

141

65–74

126

105

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	572	14.4%
18 and over	3,394	85.6%
65 and over	599	15.1%
Median age	46.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 92.4%

Hispanic or Latino 2.6%

Two or more races 2.4%

Black or African American 1%

Other race 1%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%

Group	Count	%
White	3,762	92.4%
Hispanic or Latino	105	2.6%
Two or more races	99	2.4%
Black or African American	41	1%
Other race	39	1%
American Indian / Alaska Native	25	0.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	52.3%	55.2%	45.7%
$50k – $100k	29.1%	30.8%	30.9%
$100k – $200k	13.0%	12.2%	18.3%
Over $200k	5.5%	1.9%	5.1%

Under $10k 5.3%

$10k–$15k 5.3%

$15k–$25k 7.8%

$25k–$35k 5.4%

$35k–$50k 15.3%

$50k–$75k 17.2%

$75k–$100k 14.1%

$100k–$150k 25.9%

$150k–$200k 1.3%

$200k+ 2.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.3%
$10k–$15k	5.3%
$15k–$25k	7.8%
$25k–$35k	5.4%
$35k–$50k	15.3%
$50k–$75k	17.2%
$75k–$100k	14.1%
$100k–$150k	25.9%
$150k–$200k	1.3%
$200k+	2.4%
Median income	$61,536

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 4.0%

$50k–$100k 21.4%

$100k–$150k 21.6%

$150k–$200k 23.1%

$200k–$300k 22.7%

$300k–$500k 4.7%

$500k–$1M 2.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$155,600
Median rent / month	$694
Owner occupied	74.2%
Renter occupied	25.8%
Vacant	0.0%
Single-family detached	69.3%
Large apartment buildings	4.3%
Mobile homes	18.3%
Median rooms	5.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.70

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.3%
2000–2009	31.0%
1990–1999	19.4%
1980–1989	24.7%
1970–1979	9.2%
1960–1969	5.9%
1950–1959	2.5%
1940–1949	1.5%
1939 or earlier	5.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	6.7%
2 bedrooms	32.5%
3 bedrooms	50.8%
4 bedrooms	6.5%
5+ bedrooms	3.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.5%
1 vehicle	22.8%
2 vehicles	26.1%
3 or more	45.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	4.4%
Electricity	91.9%
Propane / LP gas	1.5%
No fuel used	1.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	867	56.6%
Cohabiting couple	39	2.5%
Male householder, no spouse	293	19.1%
Female householder, no spouse	332	21.7%
Households with children under 18	326	21.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	416	27.2%
Average household size	2.59

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	33.6%	25.4%
Married	53.8%	52.2%
Separated	0.0%	2.0%
Widowed	6.6%	14.7%
Divorced	6.0%	5.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.0%

Some HS, no diploma 11.8%

HS graduate 55.9%

Some college, no degree 9.3%

Associate's degree 7.6%

Bachelor's degree 6.1%

Graduate / professional 4.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	83.2%
Bachelor's or higher	10.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	12	1.8%
Kindergarten	119	18.1%
Elementary school	211	32.0%
High school	168	25.5%
College / grad school	149	22.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 30.0%

Education & healthcare 14.6%

Construction 13.2%

Transportation & utilities 12.3%

Retail trade 10.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 8.4%

Professional & management 5.1%

Public administration 3.3%

Finance & real estate 0.9%

Information 0.8%

Wholesale trade 0.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	17.5%
Service	24.7%
Sales & office	17.3%
Natural resources & construction	9.0%
Production & transportation	31.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	74.8%
Government	19.5%
Self-employed	5.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	92.5%
Carpool	7.1%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.4%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	29.0

Poverty

All people 8.3%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 9.7%

Married-couple families 2.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	36.7%
Retirement income	25.3%
Supplemental Security	9.1%
Cash public assistance	0.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	10.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.1%
High blood pressure	37.7%
High cholesterol	35.6%
Diabetes	11.5%
Heart disease	6.9%
Stroke	3.2%
Asthma	10.4%
Arthritis	28.9%
Kidney disease	2.9%
Pulmonary disease	9.0%
Cancer	6.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	24.6%
Binge drinking	15.1%
No physical activity	25.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.1%
Depression	27.6%
Fair or poor health	16.7%
Poor mental health	17.2%
Poor physical health	11.8%
No health insurance	17.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	73.5%
Visited dentist	53.5%
Cholesterol screening	89.5%
Teeth loss	17.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	190	5.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	19.2%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	15.7%
65 and over	53.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	72.8%
Public insurance	31.8%
No insurance	10.4%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	3,888	98.0%
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)	3,918	98.8%
Born in same state	3,887	98.0%
Born in different state	3,030	76.4%
Foreign born	31	0.8%
Naturalized citizen	48	1.2%
Not a US citizen	48	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	679	17.1%
Italian	285	7.2%
French	267	6.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	63	1.6%
German	23	0.6%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.6%
Internet access	92.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 37860

What city is ZIP code 37860 in?

ZIP code 37860 is primarily assigned to Russellville, Tennessee.

What county is ZIP code 37860 in?

ZIP code 37860 falls within Hamblen County, Tennessee.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 37860?

10% 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 37860 have a large retiree population?

37% of households in ZIP code 37860 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 37860?

The median home value in ZIP code 37860 is $155,600.

What is the population of ZIP code 37860?

ZIP code 37860 has an estimated population of 3,966 residents, with a density of 165 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 37860 in?

ZIP code 37860 observes the EST timezone.