37880 ZIP Code — Ten Mile, TN

Meigs County, Tennessee

ZIP code 37880 is located in Ten Mile, Tennessee, within Meigs County. It covers approximately 73.60 square miles and serves a population of 3,717 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 423.

About ZIP code 37880

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 $216,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 84%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $61,902. 51% 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 43 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 17% 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.

Overall, ZIP code 37880 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

3,717

population

73.60

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

37880 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 37880

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 37880. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Ten Mile	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

37826 Niota (10 mi) 37381 Spring City (10.4 mi) 37846 Philadelphia (11.7 mi) 37854 Rockwood (13.2 mi) 37763 Kingston (13.9 mi) 37874 Sweetwater (15.1 mi) 37322 Decatur (15.6 mi) 37332 Evensville (15.9 mi) 37774 Loudon (17.4 mi) 37303 Athens (18.7 mi) 37748 Harriman (19.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	3,717
Population density	51 / sq mi
State FIPS	47
County FIPS	121

Geography
Land area	73.60 sq mi
Water area	14.37 sq mi
Latitude	35.6898
Longitude	-84.6776
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	52.3%	48.5%	45.7%
$50k – $100k	32.3%	36.3%	30.9%
$100k – $200k	13.2%	13.8%	18.3%
Over $200k	2.1%	1.4%	5.1%

Demographics & statistics

3,717

Population

People per sq mi

51.6

Median age

$61,902

Median household income

$29,187

Per capita income

$216,100

Median home value

$754

Median monthly rent

84.3%

Home ownership

13.0%

Poverty rate

1.6%

Unemployment

2,082

Housing units

17.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

175

10–14

190

15–19

105

108

20–24

118

25–34

173

35–44

188

308

45–54

334

111

55–59

120

119

60–64

129

340

65–74

369

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	707	19.0%
18 and over	3,010	81.0%
65 and over	1,007	27.1%
Median age	51.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 82.4%

Two or more races 10.6%

Hispanic or Latino 2.5%

Asian 1.8%

Black or African American 1.7%

Other race 1%

Group	Count	%
White	3,141	82.4%
Two or more races	405	10.6%
Hispanic or Latino	94	2.5%
Asian	67	1.8%
Black or African American	66	1.7%
Other race	38	1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	52.3%	48.5%	45.7%
$50k – $100k	32.3%	36.3%	30.9%
$100k – $200k	13.2%	13.8%	18.3%
Over $200k	2.1%	1.4%	5.1%

Under $10k 2.3%

$10k–$15k 8.5%

$15k–$25k 15.5%

$25k–$35k 2.7%

$35k–$50k 13.4%

$50k–$75k 17.2%

$75k–$100k 14.0%

$100k–$150k 16.2%

$150k–$200k 8.0%

$200k+ 2.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.3%
$10k–$15k	8.5%
$15k–$25k	15.5%
$25k–$35k	2.7%
$35k–$50k	13.4%
$50k–$75k	17.2%
$75k–$100k	14.0%
$100k–$150k	16.2%
$150k–$200k	8.0%
$200k+	2.1%
Median income	$61,902

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 10.2%

$50k–$100k 6.7%

$100k–$150k 15.9%

$150k–$200k 11.8%

$200k–$300k 28.6%

$300k–$500k 15.6%

$500k–$1M 9.7%

$1M+ 1.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$216,100
Median rent / month	$754
Owner occupied	84.3%
Renter occupied	15.7%
Vacant	34.0%
Single-family detached	71.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	27.4%
Median rooms	5.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.60

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	2.2%
2010–2019	6.4%
2000–2009	29.9%
1990–1999	21.4%
1980–1989	11.8%
1970–1979	6.8%
1960–1969	7.7%
1950–1959	3.2%
1940–1949	6.6%
1939 or earlier	4.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.8%
1 bedroom	3.1%
2 bedrooms	30.4%
3 bedrooms	45.9%
4 bedrooms	17.9%
5+ bedrooms	1.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.0%
1 vehicle	20.8%
2 vehicles	33.3%
3 or more	41.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	3.3%
Electricity	74.9%
Propane / LP gas	15.3%
Wood	4.8%
No fuel used	0.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	853	55.6%
Cohabiting couple	70	4.6%
Male householder, no spouse	285	18.6%
Female householder, no spouse	325	21.2%
Households with children under 18	486	31.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	703	45.9%
Average household size	2.42

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	20.6%	16.5%
Married	56.7%	57.6%
Separated	2.6%	0.0%
Widowed	7.6%	8.8%
Divorced	12.4%	17.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.0%

Some HS, no diploma 7.2%

HS graduate 36.7%

Some college, no degree 26.0%

Associate's degree 7.9%

Bachelor's degree 14.0%

Graduate / professional 3.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	87.8%
Bachelor's or higher	17.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	6	0.7%
Kindergarten	48	5.6%
Elementary school	423	49.7%
High school	131	15.4%
College / grad school	243	28.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 28.9%

Manufacturing 15.9%

Construction 14.5%

Professional & management 11.2%

Retail trade 8.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.6%

Transportation & utilities 3.6%

Finance & real estate 3.1%

Agriculture & mining 2.7%

Other services 2.7%

Public administration 0.6%

Information 0.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	40.6%
Service	9.7%
Sales & office	15.6%
Natural resources & construction	14.3%
Production & transportation	19.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	68.7%
Government	16.9%
Self-employed	14.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	67.7%
Carpool	23.3%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	9.1%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	42.7

Poverty

All people 13.0%

Under 18 years 30.8%

18 and over 8.8%

Married-couple families 0.8%

Female-led households 43.4%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	50.6%
Retirement income	26.9%
Supplemental Security	4.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	5.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.9%
High blood pressure	43.4%
High cholesterol	40.0%
Diabetes	14.2%
Heart disease	9.0%
Stroke	4.1%
Asthma	10.3%
Arthritis	34.4%
Kidney disease	3.5%
Pulmonary disease	10.9%
Cancer	8.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	24.0%
Binge drinking	13.4%
No physical activity	27.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.3%
Depression	26.2%
Fair or poor health	19.0%
Poor mental health	16.4%
Poor physical health	13.3%
No health insurance	16.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.8%
Visited dentist	56.1%
Cholesterol screening	91.6%
Teeth loss	18.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	178	5.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.7%
Under 18	3.0%
18–64 years	14.2%
65 and over	31.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	58.3%
Public insurance	50.7%
No insurance	7.8%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	3,598	96.8%
Spanish	23	0.6%
Other Indo-European	23	0.6%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	3,607	97.0%
Born in same state	3,607	97.0%
Born in different state	2,249	60.5%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	110	3.0%
Not a US citizen	81	73.6%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	404	10.9%
Arab	392	10.5%
French	348	9.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	29	0.8%
German	10	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.2%
Internet access	82.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 37880

What city is ZIP code 37880 in?

ZIP code 37880 is primarily assigned to Ten Mile, Tennessee.

What county is ZIP code 37880 in?

ZIP code 37880 falls within Roane County, Tennessee.

Does ZIP code 37880 have an older population?

27% of residents in ZIP code 37880 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 37880 have a large retiree population?

51% of households in ZIP code 37880 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 37880 mostly owner-occupied?

84% of occupied units in ZIP code 37880 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the population of ZIP code 37880?

ZIP code 37880 has an estimated population of 3,717 residents, with a density of 51 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 37880 in?

ZIP code 37880 observes the EST timezone.