37872 ZIP Code — Sunbright, TN

Morgan County, Tennessee

ZIP code 37872 is located in Sunbright, Tennessee, within Morgan County. It covers approximately 91.90 square miles and serves a population of 2,122 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 423.

About ZIP code 37872

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $115,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 82%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($46,618) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. Poverty affects 29% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 23% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 50% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 30 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 5% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (16%), smoking (32%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 37872 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

2,122

population

91.90

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

37872 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 37872

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 37872. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Sunbright	Acceptable
Sunbright	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

37852 Robbins (7.2 mi) 37770 Lancing (8.1 mi) 38504 Allardt (8.3 mi) 37726 Deer Lodge (8.7 mi) 37755 Helenwood (13 mi) 37887 Wartburg (13.6 mi) 38556 Jamestown (14.7 mi) 37756 Huntsville (15.1 mi) 38565 Grimsley (17.4 mi) 37829 Oakdale (17.5 mi) 38553 Clarkrange (18.1 mi) 37841 Oneida (18.4 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,122
Population density	23 / sq mi
State FIPS	47
County FIPS	129

Geography
Land area	91.90 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	36.2670
Longitude	-84.6973
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	57.1%	59.6%	45.7%
$50k – $100k	33.2%	26.2%	30.9%
$100k – $200k	9.8%	13.0%	18.3%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.2%	5.1%

Demographics & statistics

2,122

Population

People per sq mi

43.9

Median age

$46,618

Median household income

$25,182

Per capita income

$115,200

Median home value

$900

Median monthly rent

82.3%

Home ownership

28.6%

Poverty rate

5.1%

Unemployment

825

Housing units

4.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

106

15–19

20–24

25–34

109

35–44

160

45–54

183

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	573	27.0%
18 and over	1,549	73.0%
65 and over	370	17.4%
Median age	43.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 98.1%

Two or more races 1.9%

Group	Count	%
White	2,081	98.1%
Two or more races	41	1.9%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	57.1%	59.6%	45.7%
$50k – $100k	33.2%	26.2%	30.9%
$100k – $200k	9.8%	13.0%	18.3%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.2%	5.1%

Under $10k 5.2%

$10k–$15k 11.4%

$15k–$25k 12.4%

$25k–$35k 7.8%

$35k–$50k 14.7%

$50k–$75k 16.8%

$75k–$100k 10.1%

$100k–$150k 13.9%

$150k–$200k 6.5%

$200k+ 1.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.2%
$10k–$15k	11.4%
$15k–$25k	12.4%
$25k–$35k	7.8%
$35k–$50k	14.7%
$50k–$75k	16.8%
$75k–$100k	10.1%
$100k–$150k	13.9%
$150k–$200k	6.5%
$200k+	1.4%
Median income	$46,618

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 11.3%

$50k–$100k 26.5%

$100k–$150k 26.4%

$150k–$200k 9.8%

$200k–$300k 5.9%

$300k–$500k 8.2%

$500k–$1M 8.7%

$1M+ 3.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$115,200
Median rent / month	$900
Owner occupied	82.3%
Renter occupied	17.7%
Vacant	26.6%
Single-family detached	77.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	21.8%
Median rooms	6.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.95

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	12.1%
2000–2009	5.0%
1990–1999	15.6%
1980–1989	9.7%
1970–1979	18.2%
1960–1969	11.2%
1950–1959	9.7%
1940–1949	5.0%
1939 or earlier	13.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	1.3%
2 bedrooms	26.8%
3 bedrooms	49.4%
4 bedrooms	18.6%
5+ bedrooms	4.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.4%
1 vehicle	34.3%
2 vehicles	17.5%
3 or more	45.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	75.6%
Electricity	14.2%
Propane / LP gas	4.6%
Wood	4.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	322	46.3%
Cohabiting couple	86	12.4%
Male householder, no spouse	75	10.8%
Female householder, no spouse	213	30.6%
Households with children under 18	257	36.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	277	39.8%
Average household size	3.05

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	31.2%	25.2%
Married	49.7%	38.3%
Separated	0.0%	2.4%
Widowed	6.1%	10.0%
Divorced	13.0%	24.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.3%

Some HS, no diploma 19.7%

HS graduate 41.8%

Some college, no degree 18.4%

Associate's degree 11.3%

Bachelor's degree 3.5%

Graduate / professional 1.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	76.0%
Bachelor's or higher	4.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	50	9.9%
Kindergarten	11	2.2%
Elementary school	273	54.3%
High school	93	18.5%
College / grad school	76	15.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 24.0%

Manufacturing 19.1%

Professional & management 17.5%

Construction 14.0%

Public administration 8.4%

Transportation & utilities 4.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 2.8%

Finance & real estate 2.6%

Retail trade 2.2%

Information 2.2%

Wholesale trade 2.0%

Other services 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	26.5%
Service	15.6%
Sales & office	14.1%
Natural resources & construction	13.7%
Production & transportation	30.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	72.2%
Government	23.0%
Self-employed	4.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	88.0%
Carpool	8.8%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.4%
Work from home	2.2%
Other means	0.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	30.2

Poverty

All people 28.6%

Under 18 years 43.1%

18 and over 23.2%

Married-couple families 9.3%

Female-led households 71.9%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	49.6%
Retirement income	26.9%
Supplemental Security	10.2%
Cash public assistance	1.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	22.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	40.5%
High blood pressure	43.6%
High cholesterol	38.6%
Diabetes	15.5%
Heart disease	9.6%
Stroke	4.7%
Asthma	11.6%
Arthritis	35.3%
Kidney disease	3.9%
Pulmonary disease	13.6%
Cancer	6.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	31.7%
Binge drinking	13.1%
No physical activity	32.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	38.6%
Depression	29.3%
Fair or poor health	24.2%
Poor mental health	19.3%
Poor physical health	16.3%
No health insurance	19.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.9%
Visited dentist	44.2%
Cholesterol screening	88.5%
Teeth loss	26.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	141	9.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	21.8%
Under 18	7.0%
18–64 years	20.0%
65 and over	50.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	51.8%
Public insurance	54.7%
No insurance	8.7%
Uninsured under 19	6.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,945	91.7%
Spanish	10	0.5%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	10	0.5%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,117	99.8%
Born in same state	2,117	99.8%
Born in different state	1,539	72.5%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	5	0.2%
Not a US citizen	5	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	393	18.5%
French	354	16.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	179	8.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	32.8%
Internet access	83.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 37872

What city is ZIP code 37872 in?

ZIP code 37872 is primarily assigned to Sunbright, Tennessee.

What county is ZIP code 37872 in?

ZIP code 37872 falls within Morgan County, Tennessee.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 37872?

29% of residents in ZIP code 37872 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 37872?

5% 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 37872 have a large retiree population?

50% of households in ZIP code 37872 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 37872 mostly owner-occupied?

82% of occupied units in ZIP code 37872 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 37872 in?

ZIP code 37872 observes the EST timezone.