37373 ZIP Code — Sale Creek, TN

Hamilton County, Tennessee

ZIP code 37373 is located in Sale Creek, Tennessee, within Hamilton County. It covers approximately 40.59 square miles and serves a population of 3,332 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 423.

About ZIP code 37373

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 $271,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 84%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($53,981) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 42% 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 34 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 14% 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.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 12% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 26%.

Overall, ZIP code 37373 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

3,332

population

40.59

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

37373 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 37373

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 37373. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Sale Creek	Acceptable
Sale Creek	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

37304 Bakewell (3.6 mi) 37338 Graysville (4.6 mi) 37379 Soddy Daisy (7.5 mi) 37308 Birchwood (8.1 mi) 37321 Dayton (8.7 mi) 37336 Georgetown (12.3 mi) 37341 Harrison (12.6 mi) 37367 Pikeville (15.9 mi) 37343 Hixson (16.3 mi) 37327 Dunlap (16.8 mi) 37332 Evensville (17 mi) 37322 Decatur (17.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	3,332
Population density	82 / sq mi
State FIPS	47
County FIPS	065

Geography
Land area	40.59 sq mi
Water area	2.58 sq mi
Latitude	35.3960
Longitude	-85.1164
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	53.4%	44.3%	45.7%
$50k – $100k	25.3%	30.0%	30.9%
$100k – $200k	13.7%	19.5%	18.3%
Over $200k	7.6%	6.2%	5.1%

Demographics & statistics

3,332

Population

People per sq mi

47.5

Median age

$53,981

Median household income

$33,859

Per capita income

$271,900

Median home value

$996

Median monthly rent

84.1%

Home ownership

1.6%

Poverty rate

3.7%

Unemployment

1,048

Housing units

13.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

138

5–9

128

110

10–14

102

114

15–19

106

20–24

25–34

204

35–44

191

337

45–54

315

116

55–59

109

60–64

248

65–74

232

133

75–84

125

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	726	21.8%
18 and over	2,606	78.2%
65 and over	782	23.5%
Median age	47.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 86%

Hispanic or Latino 6.4%

Two or more races 6.1%

Other race 1%

Black or African American 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	3,063	86%
Hispanic or Latino	228	6.4%
Two or more races	218	6.1%
Other race	36	1%
Black or African American	15	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	53.4%	44.3%	45.7%
$50k – $100k	25.3%	30.0%	30.9%
$100k – $200k	13.7%	19.5%	18.3%
Over $200k	7.6%	6.2%	5.1%

Under $10k 0.4%

$10k–$15k 1.7%

$15k–$25k 2.7%

$25k–$35k 6.5%

$35k–$50k 33.0%

$50k–$75k 18.4%

$75k–$100k 10.1%

$100k–$150k 9.8%

$150k–$200k 5.6%

$200k+ 11.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	0.4%
$10k–$15k	1.7%
$15k–$25k	2.7%
$25k–$35k	6.5%
$35k–$50k	33.0%
$50k–$75k	18.4%
$75k–$100k	10.1%
$100k–$150k	9.8%
$150k–$200k	5.6%
$200k+	11.6%
Median income	$53,981

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 4.9%

$50k–$100k 11.5%

$100k–$150k 13.1%

$150k–$200k 8.4%

$200k–$300k 19.2%

$300k–$500k 29.4%

$500k–$1M 13.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$271,900
Median rent / month	$996
Owner occupied	84.1%
Renter occupied	15.9%
Vacant	7.6%
Single-family detached	74.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	22.9%
Median rooms	5.4
Avg household size (owned)	3.20

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	4.8%
2000–2009	25.0%
1990–1999	29.2%
1980–1989	17.8%
1970–1979	10.0%
1960–1969	7.4%
1950–1959	0.3%
1940–1949	4.0%
1939 or earlier	1.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	5.4%
2 bedrooms	25.9%
3 bedrooms	47.8%
4 bedrooms	14.7%
5+ bedrooms	6.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.7%
1 vehicle	18.1%
2 vehicles	42.1%
3 or more	36.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	35.1%
Electricity	56.7%
Propane / LP gas	5.9%
Wood	1.1%
Solar	1.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	708	62.4%
Cohabiting couple	47	4.1%
Male householder, no spouse	147	13.0%
Female householder, no spouse	233	20.5%
Households with children under 18	383	33.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	451	39.7%
Average household size	2.94

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	34.5%	19.5%
Married	53.1%	57.4%
Separated	1.2%	2.0%
Widowed	0.8%	6.3%
Divorced	10.4%	14.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 11.3%

Some HS, no diploma 3.8%

HS graduate 36.5%

Some college, no degree 25.7%

Associate's degree 8.7%

Bachelor's degree 9.6%

Graduate / professional 4.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	84.9%
Bachelor's or higher	13.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	21	2.6%
Kindergarten	10	1.2%
Elementary school	437	54.4%
High school	157	19.6%
College / grad school	178	22.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 18.0%

Retail trade 15.4%

Transportation & utilities 12.3%

Construction 12.0%

Manufacturing 10.8%

Finance & real estate 9.7%

Public administration 5.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.9%

Other services 4.4%

Professional & management 3.8%

Information 2.2%

Agriculture & mining 1.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	34.3%
Service	11.2%
Sales & office	22.0%
Natural resources & construction	14.2%
Production & transportation	18.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	72.9%
Government	19.5%
Self-employed	7.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	86.9%
Carpool	7.7%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	5.4%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	33.7

Poverty

All people 1.6%

Under 18 years 1.2%

18 and over 1.7%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 5.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	42.2%
Retirement income	20.4%
Supplemental Security	5.9%
Cash public assistance	1.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	9.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	30.5%
High blood pressure	38.9%
High cholesterol	38.9%
Diabetes	12.3%
Heart disease	7.8%
Stroke	3.6%
Asthma	10.0%
Arthritis	30.3%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	9.3%
Cancer	7.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.5%
Binge drinking	14.6%
No physical activity	24.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.7%
Depression	26.4%
Fair or poor health	16.1%
Poor mental health	16.4%
Poor physical health	11.9%
No health insurance	15.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.1%
Visited dentist	61.4%
Cholesterol screening	91.2%
Teeth loss	15.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	321	12.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	26.0%
Under 18	4.7%
18–64 years	24.2%
65 and over	49.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	77.4%
Public insurance	39.9%
No insurance	5.6%
Uninsured under 19	1.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	3,230	96.9%
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)	3,286	98.6%
Born in same state	3,286	98.6%
Born in different state	2,454	73.6%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	46	1.4%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	933	28%
French	729	21.9%
Arab	191	5.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	38	1.1%
English	31	0.9%
Dutch	13	0.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	34.1%
Internet access	94.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 37373

What city is ZIP code 37373 in?

ZIP code 37373 is primarily assigned to Sale Creek, Tennessee.

What county is ZIP code 37373 in?

ZIP code 37373 falls within Hamilton County, Tennessee.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 37373?

14% 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 37373 mostly owner-occupied?

84% of occupied units in ZIP code 37373 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 37373 have a large retiree population?

42% of households in ZIP code 37373 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 37373 have a large veteran population?

12% of civilians in ZIP code 37373 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 37373 in?

ZIP code 37373 observes the EST timezone.