37865 ZIP Code — Seymour, TN

Sevier County, Tennessee

ZIP code 37865 is located in Seymour, Tennessee, within Sevier County. It covers approximately 73.33 square miles and serves a population of 24,924 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 865.

About ZIP code 37865

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 $250,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 84%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $83,274. 34% 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 31 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 23% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 37865 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

24,924

population

73.33

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

37865 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 37865

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 37865. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Seymour	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

37998 Knoxville (6 mi) 37920 Knoxville (7 mi) 37886 Walland (7.4 mi) 37862 Sevierville (8.5 mi) 37804 Maryville (9.2 mi) 37853 Rockford (9.2 mi) 37914 Knoxville (9.6 mi) 37764 Kodak (10.6 mi) 37863 Pigeon Forge (10.7 mi) 37915 Knoxville (12.3 mi) 37876 Sevierville (12.8 mi) 37995 Knoxville (12.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	24,924
Population density	340 / sq mi
State FIPS	47
County FIPS	155

Geography
Land area	73.33 sq mi
Water area	0.01 sq mi
Latitude	35.8516
Longitude	-83.7365
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	41.0%	47.6%	45.7%
$50k – $100k	33.2%	32.5%	30.9%
$100k – $200k	19.8%	15.8%	18.3%
Over $200k	5.9%	4.1%	5.1%

Demographics & statistics

24,924

Population

340

People per sq mi

40.9

Median age

$83,274

Median household income

$37,927

Per capita income

$250,100

Median home value

$1,150

Median monthly rent

83.5%

Home ownership

9.2%

Poverty rate

4.7%

Unemployment

8,553

Housing units

22.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

613

Under 5

613

552

5–9

552

1,057

10–14

1,059

832

15–19

832

830

20–24

830

1,307

25–34

1,309

1,719

35–44

1,721

1,961

45–54

1,963

893

55–59

894

664

60–64

664

1,117

65–74

1,118

702

75–84

702

210

85+

210

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	5,546	22.3%
18 and over	19,378	77.7%
65 and over	4,059	16.3%
Median age	40.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 94.7%

Two or more races 3.1%

Hispanic or Latino 0.8%

Asian 0.7%

Other race 0.5%

Black or African American 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	23,790	94.7%
Two or more races	782	3.1%
Hispanic or Latino	205	0.8%
Asian	171	0.7%
Other race	136	0.5%
Black or African American	45	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	41.0%	47.6%	45.7%
$50k – $100k	33.2%	32.5%	30.9%
$100k – $200k	19.8%	15.8%	18.3%
Over $200k	5.9%	4.1%	5.1%

Under $10k 3.1%

$10k–$15k 2.8%

$15k–$25k 6.9%

$25k–$35k 7.5%

$35k–$50k 10.1%

$50k–$75k 15.0%

$75k–$100k 16.8%

$100k–$150k 21.6%

$150k–$200k 8.5%

$200k+ 7.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.1%
$10k–$15k	2.8%
$15k–$25k	6.9%
$25k–$35k	7.5%
$35k–$50k	10.1%
$50k–$75k	15.0%
$75k–$100k	16.8%
$100k–$150k	21.6%
$150k–$200k	8.5%
$200k+	7.7%
Median income	$83,274

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 6.2%

$50k–$100k 2.7%

$100k–$150k 7.5%

$150k–$200k 16.8%

$200k–$300k 29.6%

$300k–$500k 22.3%

$500k–$1M 14.0%

$1M+ 0.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$250,100
Median rent / month	$1,150
Owner occupied	83.5%
Renter occupied	16.5%
Vacant	8.7%
Single-family detached	77.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.6%
Mobile homes	12.0%
Median rooms	6.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.73

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.5%
2010–2019	10.7%
2000–2009	21.8%
1990–1999	23.8%
1980–1989	15.1%
1970–1979	15.9%
1960–1969	6.7%
1950–1959	2.6%
1940–1949	2.0%
1939 or earlier	1.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.1%
1 bedroom	2.7%
2 bedrooms	18.4%
3 bedrooms	58.1%
4 bedrooms	16.0%
5+ bedrooms	4.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.7%
1 vehicle	21.5%
2 vehicles	40.0%
3 or more	36.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	24.5%
Electricity	71.2%
Propane / LP gas	1.8%
Wood	1.9%
No fuel used	0.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	5,842	63.5%
Cohabiting couple	417	4.5%
Male householder, no spouse	1,085	11.8%
Female householder, no spouse	1,854	20.2%
Households with children under 18	2,979	32.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	2,989	32.5%
Average household size	2.71

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	29.9%	20.0%
Married	59.0%	56.7%
Separated	0.0%	1.8%
Widowed	2.4%	11.5%
Divorced	8.6%	9.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.1%

Some HS, no diploma 5.1%

HS graduate 36.6%

Some college, no degree 25.3%

Associate's degree 8.2%

Bachelor's degree 18.2%

Graduate / professional 4.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	92.9%
Bachelor's or higher	22.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	206	3.8%
Kindergarten	124	2.3%
Elementary school	2,588	48.0%
High school	1,449	26.9%
College / grad school	1,029	19.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 20.1%

Retail trade 14.5%

Manufacturing 12.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 11.8%

Finance & real estate 9.3%

Professional & management 8.0%

Construction 6.1%

Other services 5.9%

Transportation & utilities 4.7%

Public administration 2.9%

Wholesale trade 2.3%

Information 1.7%

Agriculture & mining 0.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	33.8%
Service	15.0%
Sales & office	27.5%
Natural resources & construction	10.9%
Production & transportation	12.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	77.9%
Government	15.4%
Self-employed	6.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.1%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	81.2%
Carpool	4.4%
Public transit	0.4%
Walk	0.3%
Work from home	13.4%
Other means	0.3%
Avg commute (minutes)	31.0

Poverty

All people 9.2%

Under 18 years 12.8%

18 and over 8.2%

Married-couple families 5.0%

Female-led households 29.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	33.6%
Retirement income	25.1%
Supplemental Security	4.1%
Cash public assistance	1.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	5.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.9%
High blood pressure	38.0%
High cholesterol	37.4%
Diabetes	11.9%
Heart disease	7.2%
Stroke	3.3%
Asthma	10.3%
Arthritis	30.4%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	8.9%
Cancer	7.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.7%
Binge drinking	14.4%
No physical activity	25.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.1%
Depression	26.8%
Fair or poor health	16.0%
Poor mental health	16.8%
Poor physical health	11.8%
No health insurance	15.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.5%
Visited dentist	57.6%
Cholesterol screening	90.6%
Teeth loss	16.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	1,958	10.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	13.4%
Under 18	3.2%
18–64 years	10.1%
65 and over	39.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	71.1%
Public insurance	30.7%
No insurance	11.4%
Uninsured under 19	12.9%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	23,698	95.1%
Spanish	148	0.6%
Other Indo-European	132	0.6%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	16	0.1%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	24,280	97.4%
Born in same state	24,247	97.3%
Born in different state	13,580	54.5%
Foreign born	33	0.1%
Naturalized citizen	644	2.6%
Not a US citizen	492	76.4%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	3,961	15.9%
Arab	3,749	15%
French	2,864	11.5%
Polish	150	0.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	113	0.5%
English	94	0.4%
German	35	0.1%
Norwegian	24	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	36.9%
Internet access	94.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 37865

What city is ZIP code 37865 in?

ZIP code 37865 is primarily assigned to Seymour, Tennessee.

What county is ZIP code 37865 in?

ZIP code 37865 falls within Sevier County, Tennessee.

Is ZIP code 37865 mostly owner-occupied?

84% of occupied units in ZIP code 37865 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 37865 have a large veteran population?

10% of civilians in ZIP code 37865 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the population of ZIP code 37865?

ZIP code 37865 has an estimated population of 24,924 residents, with a density of 340 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 37865?

The median household income in ZIP code 37865 is $83,274, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 37865 in?

ZIP code 37865 observes the EST timezone.