37866 ZIP Code — Sharps Chapel, TN

Union County, Tennessee

ZIP code 37866 is located in Sharps Chapel, Tennessee, within Union County. It covers approximately 55.35 square miles and serves a population of 2,090 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 865.

About ZIP code 37866

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $239,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 94%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $83,359. 45% 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 39 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area. Remote work is prevalent — 26% of workers work from home.

College attainment at 19% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (16%), smoking (27%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 37866 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, a high rate of remote workers, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,090

population

55.35

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

37866 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 37866

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 37866. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Sharps Chapel	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

37807 Maynardville (6.5 mi) 37870 Speedwell (8.4 mi) 37825 New Tazewell (10.4 mi) 37779 Luttrell (11.6 mi) 37715 Clairfield (12.2 mi) 37705 Andersonville (12.5 mi) 37729 Duff (13.8 mi) 37888 Washburn (14.5 mi) 37766 La Follette (14.7 mi) 37721 Corryton (15.8 mi) 37724 Cumberland Gap (16.1 mi) 37757 Jacksboro (16.4 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,090
Population density	38 / sq mi
State FIPS	47
County FIPS	173

Geography
Land area	55.35 sq mi
Water area	11.54 sq mi
Latitude	36.3545
Longitude	-83.8594
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	38.1%	51.7%	45.7%
$50k – $100k	38.3%	34.7%	30.9%
$100k – $200k	20.6%	11.9%	18.3%
Over $200k	3.0%	1.8%	5.1%

Demographics & statistics

2,090

Population

People per sq mi

44.4

Median age

$83,359

Median household income

$35,916

Per capita income

$239,700

Median home value

$705

Median monthly rent

94.2%

Home ownership

10.7%

Poverty rate

4.6%

Unemployment

1,187

Housing units

18.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

157

25–34

136

152

35–44

132

140

45–54

121

55–59

60–64

204

65–74

177

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	402	19.2%
18 and over	1,688	80.8%
65 and over	463	22.2%
Median age	44.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 90.5%

Hispanic or Latino 4.7%

Two or more races 4%

Other race 0.8%

Group	Count	%
White	1,984	90.5%
Hispanic or Latino	103	4.7%
Two or more races	88	4%
Other race	18	0.8%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	38.1%	51.7%	45.7%
$50k – $100k	38.3%	34.7%	30.9%
$100k – $200k	20.6%	11.9%	18.3%
Over $200k	3.0%	1.8%	5.1%

Under $10k 10.4%

$10k–$15k 2.8%

$15k–$25k 4.6%

$25k–$35k 4.7%

$35k–$50k 11.0%

$50k–$75k 11.7%

$75k–$100k 17.9%

$100k–$150k 13.1%

$150k–$200k 10.7%

$200k+ 13.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	10.4%
$10k–$15k	2.8%
$15k–$25k	4.6%
$25k–$35k	4.7%
$35k–$50k	11.0%
$50k–$75k	11.7%
$75k–$100k	17.9%
$100k–$150k	13.1%
$150k–$200k	10.7%
$200k+	13.2%
Median income	$83,359

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 4.1%

$50k–$100k 6.8%

$100k–$150k 12.4%

$150k–$200k 8.1%

$200k–$300k 33.8%

$300k–$500k 16.5%

$500k–$1M 18.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$239,700
Median rent / month	$705
Owner occupied	94.2%
Renter occupied	5.8%
Vacant	34.3%
Single-family detached	82.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	16.5%
Median rooms	6.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.50

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.9%
2010–2019	24.3%
2000–2009	28.9%
1990–1999	20.1%
1980–1989	3.6%
1970–1979	5.9%
1960–1969	5.3%
1950–1959	3.2%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	7.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.9%
1 bedroom	1.2%
2 bedrooms	21.9%
3 bedrooms	63.5%
4 bedrooms	8.1%
5+ bedrooms	2.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.7%
1 vehicle	16.9%
2 vehicles	47.6%
3 or more	34.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	86.1%
Propane / LP gas	7.6%
Fuel oil	0.9%
Wood	5.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	595	73.4%
Cohabiting couple	43	5.3%
Male householder, no spouse	94	11.6%
Female householder, no spouse	79	9.7%
Households with children under 18	301	37.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	290	35.8%
Average household size	2.58

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	21.3%	4.9%
Married	60.4%	71.1%
Separated	0.0%	0.4%
Widowed	5.8%	11.6%
Divorced	12.4%	12.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.9%

Some HS, no diploma 3.4%

HS graduate 45.6%

Some college, no degree 19.4%

Associate's degree 9.0%

Bachelor's degree 5.4%

Graduate / professional 13.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	92.7%
Bachelor's or higher	18.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	252	49.0%
High school	118	23.0%
College / grad school	144	28.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 20.2%

Professional & management 18.3%

Construction 12.2%

Transportation & utilities 10.6%

Manufacturing 9.3%

Information 7.4%

Finance & real estate 6.8%

Other services 4.9%

Wholesale trade 3.6%

Retail trade 3.1%

Agriculture & mining 1.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 1.3%

Public administration 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	44.7%
Service	7.5%
Sales & office	12.4%
Natural resources & construction	23.9%
Production & transportation	11.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	76.5%
Government	11.3%
Self-employed	12.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	64.3%
Carpool	9.6%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	26.1%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	38.8

Poverty

All people 10.7%

Under 18 years 0.5%

18 and over 13.2%

Married-couple families 7.7%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	45.0%
Retirement income	30.0%
Supplemental Security	1.0%
Cash public assistance	1.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	7.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.3%
High blood pressure	44.0%
High cholesterol	40.5%
Diabetes	15.5%
Heart disease	9.7%
Stroke	4.5%
Asthma	10.8%
Arthritis	36.5%
Kidney disease	3.8%
Pulmonary disease	12.4%
Cancer	8.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	26.8%
Binge drinking	12.8%
No physical activity	29.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.7%
Depression	27.5%
Fair or poor health	21.6%
Poor mental health	17.1%
Poor physical health	14.8%
No health insurance	17.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.8%
Visited dentist	52.3%
Cholesterol screening	91.0%
Teeth loss	21.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	159	9.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	13.3%
Under 18	0.5%
18–64 years	11.3%
65 and over	29.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	63.1%
Public insurance	33.9%
No insurance	12.7%
Uninsured under 19	12.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,053	98.2%
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)	2,077	99.4%
Born in same state	2,077	99.4%
Born in different state	1,179	56.4%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	13	0.6%
Not a US citizen	13	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	229	11%
French	136	6.5%
Italian	37	1.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	27	1.3%
English	15	0.7%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.8%
Internet access	91.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 37866

What city is ZIP code 37866 in?

ZIP code 37866 is primarily assigned to Sharps Chapel, Tennessee.

What county is ZIP code 37866 in?

ZIP code 37866 falls within Union County, Tennessee.

Is ZIP code 37866 mostly owner-occupied?

94% of occupied units in ZIP code 37866 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 37866 have a large retiree population?

45% of households in ZIP code 37866 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 37866?

Health data for ZIP code 37866 shows elevated rates of diabetes (16%) and smoking (27%) compared to national benchmarks.

Does ZIP code 37866 have a large veteran population?

9% of civilians in ZIP code 37866 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 37866 in?

ZIP code 37866 observes the EST timezone.