37878 ZIP Code — Tallassee, TN

Blount County, Tennessee

ZIP code 37878 is located in Tallassee, Tennessee, within Blount County. It covers approximately 25.96 square miles and serves a population of 722 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 865.

About ZIP code 37878

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 $255,100. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 75%.

Median household income is $49,777. SNAP benefit usage at 30% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 30% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with retail trade as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 37 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 18% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (24%) compared to national benchmarks. 16% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 13% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 37%.

Overall, ZIP code 37878 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

722

population

25.96

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

37878 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 37878

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City	Status
Tallassee	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	722
Population density	28 / sq mi
State FIPS	47
County FIPS	009

Geography
Land area	25.96 sq mi
Water area	1.04 sq mi
Latitude	35.5725
Longitude	-83.9813
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	56.3%	41.8%	45.7%
$50k – $100k	26.4%	34.1%	30.9%
$100k – $200k	17.4%	19.9%	18.3%
Over $200k	0.0%	4.2%	5.1%

Demographics & statistics

722

Population

People per sq mi

43.6

Median age

$49,777

Median household income

$25,806

Per capita income

$255,100

Median home value

Median monthly rent

74.7%

Home ownership

10.1%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

414

Housing units

17.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	90	12.5%
18 and over	632	87.5%
65 and over	123	17.0%
Median age	43.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 97.5%

Two or more races 2.5%

Group	Count	%
White	704	97.5%
Two or more races	18	2.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	56.3%	41.8%	45.7%
$50k – $100k	26.4%	34.1%	30.9%
$100k – $200k	17.4%	19.9%	18.3%
Over $200k	0.0%	4.2%	5.1%

Under $10k 3.5%

$10k–$15k 4.2%

$15k–$25k 4.2%

$25k–$35k 9.4%

$35k–$50k 30.6%

$50k–$75k 28.5%

$75k–$100k 6.3%

$100k–$150k 13.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.5%
$10k–$15k	4.2%
$15k–$25k	4.2%
$25k–$35k	9.4%
$35k–$50k	30.6%
$50k–$75k	28.5%
$75k–$100k	6.3%
$100k–$150k	13.5%
Median income	$49,777

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 7.9%

$50k–$100k 9.3%

$100k–$150k 7.4%

$150k–$200k 20.9%

$200k–$300k 22.8%

$300k–$500k 21.4%

$500k–$1M 10.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$255,100
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	74.7%
Renter occupied	25.3%
Vacant	40.9%
Single-family detached	81.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	18.3%
Median rooms	5.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.21

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.7%
2000–2009	50.7%
1990–1999	15.8%
1980–1989	8.6%
1970–1979	9.0%
1960–1969	10.1%
1950–1959	3.1%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	0.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.5%
1 bedroom	21.1%
2 bedrooms	10.7%
3 bedrooms	50.1%
4 bedrooms	7.2%
5+ bedrooms	8.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	11.1%
2 vehicles	56.3%
3 or more	32.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	70.5%
Propane / LP gas	6.6%
Wood	22.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	129	44.8%
Cohabiting couple	56	19.4%
Male householder, no spouse	88	30.6%
Female householder, no spouse	15	5.2%
Households with children under 18	84	29.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	89	30.9%
Average household size	2.51

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	33.4%	26.1%
Married	38.5%	51.4%
Separated	1.2%	0.0%
Widowed	3.0%	2.2%
Divorced	23.9%	20.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.9%

Some HS, no diploma 3.4%

HS graduate 40.9%

Some college, no degree 20.7%

Associate's degree 12.2%

Bachelor's degree 8.5%

Graduate / professional 9.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	91.7%
Bachelor's or higher	17.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	9	8.7%
High school	95	91.3%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Retail trade 34.5%

Transportation & utilities 21.6%

Construction 16.6%

Education & healthcare 14.4%

Manufacturing 8.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 2.8%

Public administration 1.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	14.7%
Service	8.2%
Sales & office	36.7%
Natural resources & construction	14.4%
Production & transportation	26.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	95.0%
Government	2.8%
Self-employed	2.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	81.5%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	18.5%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	36.5

Poverty

All people 10.1%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 11.6%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	30.2%
Retirement income	35.8%
Supplemental Security	25.0%
Cash public assistance	19.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	30.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.6%
High blood pressure	44.0%
High cholesterol	41.7%
Diabetes	14.1%
Heart disease	9.1%
Stroke	4.0%
Asthma	10.2%
Arthritis	35.5%
Kidney disease	3.5%
Pulmonary disease	10.5%
Cancer	8.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	24.2%
Binge drinking	13.0%
No physical activity	26.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.5%
Depression	26.1%
Fair or poor health	18.2%
Poor mental health	15.8%
Poor physical health	13.0%
No health insurance	15.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.5%
Visited dentist	57.6%
Cholesterol screening	91.9%
Teeth loss	17.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	84	13.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	36.8%
Under 18	73.3%
18–64 years	32.0%
65 and over	30.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	56.1%
Public insurance	47.0%
No insurance	16.1%
Uninsured under 19	28.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	708	98.1%
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)	722	100.0%
Born in same state	710	98.3%
Born in different state	489	67.7%
Foreign born	12	1.7%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	119	16.5%
Italian	43	6%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	26	3.6%
English	24	3.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.9%
Internet access	88.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 37878

What city is ZIP code 37878 in?

ZIP code 37878 is primarily assigned to Tallassee, Tennessee.

What county is ZIP code 37878 in?

ZIP code 37878 falls within Blount County, Tennessee.

Does ZIP code 37878 have a large veteran population?

13% of civilians in ZIP code 37878 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the population of ZIP code 37878?

ZIP code 37878 has an estimated population of 722 residents, with a density of 28 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 37878?

The median household income in ZIP code 37878 is $49,777, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 37878?

The median home value in ZIP code 37878 is $255,100.

What timezone is ZIP code 37878 in?

ZIP code 37878 observes the EST timezone.