37882 ZIP Code — Townsend, TN

Blount County, Tennessee

ZIP code 37882 is located in Townsend, Tennessee, within Blount County. It covers approximately 183.83 square miles and serves a population of 2,729 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 865.

About ZIP code 37882

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 $264,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 81%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($51,595) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 59% 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 27 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 30% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (15%), smoking (24%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 12% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 37882 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,729

population

183.83

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

37882 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 37882

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 37882. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Townsend	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

37886 Walland (9.1 mi) 37803 Maryville (10.9 mi) 28733 Fontana Dam (13.2 mi) 37804 Maryville (13.3 mi) 28713 Bryson City (15 mi) 37862 Sevierville (15.1 mi) 37853 Rockford (16.1 mi) 37865 Seymour (16.1 mi) 37701 Alcoa (16.2 mi) 37863 Pigeon Forge (16.3 mi) 37801 Maryville (17 mi) 28702 Almond (18.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,729
Population density	15 / sq mi
State FIPS	47
County FIPS	009

Geography
Land area	183.83 sq mi
Water area	1.14 sq mi
Latitude	35.6235
Longitude	-83.7952
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	48.2%	41.8%	45.7%
$50k – $100k	31.8%	34.1%	30.9%
$100k – $200k	17.8%	19.9%	18.3%
Over $200k	2.2%	4.2%	5.1%

Demographics & statistics

2,729

Population

People per sq mi

62.4

Median age

$51,595

Median household income

$42,012

Per capita income

$264,700

Median home value

$968

Median monthly rent

81.3%

Home ownership

11.9%

Poverty rate

4.7%

Unemployment

2,253

Housing units

29.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

114

25–34

115

35–44

109

45–54

111

129

55–59

131

168

60–64

170

420

65–74

427

131

75–84

132

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	281	10.3%
18 and over	2,448	89.7%
65 and over	1,189	43.6%
Median age	62.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 95.8%

Black or African American 1.7%

Two or more races 1.3%

Hispanic or Latino 0.5%

Other race 0.5%

Asian 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	2,628	95.8%
Black or African American	48	1.7%
Two or more races	35	1.3%
Hispanic or Latino	14	0.5%
Other race	14	0.5%
Asian	4	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	48.2%	41.8%	45.7%
$50k – $100k	31.8%	34.1%	30.9%
$100k – $200k	17.8%	19.9%	18.3%
Over $200k	2.2%	4.2%	5.1%

Under $10k 7.8%

$10k–$15k 4.7%

$15k–$25k 8.8%

$25k–$35k 10.3%

$35k–$50k 17.0%

$50k–$75k 12.7%

$75k–$100k 10.7%

$100k–$150k 12.7%

$150k–$200k 9.3%

$200k+ 6.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	7.8%
$10k–$15k	4.7%
$15k–$25k	8.8%
$25k–$35k	10.3%
$35k–$50k	17.0%
$50k–$75k	12.7%
$75k–$100k	10.7%
$100k–$150k	12.7%
$150k–$200k	9.3%
$200k+	6.1%
Median income	$51,595

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 6.0%

$50k–$100k 11.7%

$100k–$150k 12.8%

$150k–$200k 10.0%

$200k–$300k 17.8%

$300k–$500k 21.1%

$500k–$1M 18.1%

$1M+ 2.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$264,700
Median rent / month	$968
Owner occupied	81.3%
Renter occupied	18.7%
Vacant	48.5%
Single-family detached	78.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.6%
Mobile homes	18.1%
Median rooms	5.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.14

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.3%
2010–2019	7.7%
2000–2009	25.3%
1990–1999	25.4%
1980–1989	13.7%
1970–1979	12.2%
1960–1969	2.6%
1950–1959	4.1%
1940–1949	3.2%
1939 or earlier	5.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.7%
1 bedroom	12.8%
2 bedrooms	32.1%
3 bedrooms	46.7%
4 bedrooms	3.9%
5+ bedrooms	2.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.0%
1 vehicle	28.6%
2 vehicles	44.9%
3 or more	23.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	2.4%
Electricity	73.9%
Propane / LP gas	16.9%
Fuel oil	0.5%
Wood	5.5%
No fuel used	0.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	769	59.8%
Cohabiting couple	66	5.1%
Male householder, no spouse	157	12.2%
Female householder, no spouse	293	22.8%
Households with children under 18	196	15.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	719	56.0%
Average household size	2.12

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	19.7%	7.5%
Married	67.0%	57.6%
Separated	2.5%	3.8%
Widowed	1.9%	14.4%
Divorced	8.9%	16.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.8%

Some HS, no diploma 4.6%

HS graduate 32.8%

Some college, no degree 21.1%

Associate's degree 9.2%

Bachelor's degree 18.0%

Graduate / professional 11.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	92.6%
Bachelor's or higher	29.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	13	4.3%
Kindergarten	13	4.3%
Elementary school	129	42.6%
High school	114	37.6%
College / grad school	34	11.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 23.1%

Professional & management 18.1%

Retail trade 13.2%

Public administration 10.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 9.8%

Finance & real estate 7.2%

Other services 6.8%

Manufacturing 4.8%

Construction 4.1%

Transportation & utilities 1.6%

Wholesale trade 0.8%

Agriculture & mining 0.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	35.8%
Service	31.6%
Sales & office	19.4%
Natural resources & construction	7.4%
Production & transportation	5.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	76.7%
Government	15.0%
Self-employed	8.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	79.8%
Carpool	4.6%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.9%
Work from home	14.7%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	26.7

Poverty

All people 11.9%

Under 18 years 26.7%

18 and over 10.2%

Married-couple families 6.9%

Female-led households 31.5%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	58.8%
Retirement income	39.6%
Supplemental Security	7.2%
Cash public assistance	3.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	11.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.5%
High blood pressure	45.9%
High cholesterol	42.7%
Diabetes	15.1%
Heart disease	9.6%
Stroke	4.3%
Asthma	10.5%
Arthritis	37.8%
Kidney disease	3.7%
Pulmonary disease	11.3%
Cancer	8.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.6%
Binge drinking	11.9%
No physical activity	27.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.1%
Depression	26.4%
Fair or poor health	19.2%
Poor mental health	15.7%
Poor physical health	13.7%
No health insurance	15.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.9%
Visited dentist	57.8%
Cholesterol screening	92.5%
Teeth loss	17.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	291	11.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	17.4%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	10.9%
65 and over	28.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	63.7%
Public insurance	53.6%
No insurance	11.4%
Uninsured under 19	20.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,683	98.3%
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)	2,721	99.7%
Born in same state	2,683	98.3%
Born in different state	1,340	49.1%
Foreign born	38	1.4%
Naturalized citizen	8	0.3%
Not a US citizen	8	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	387	14.2%
Italian	304	11.1%
Arab	126	4.6%
Irish	26	1%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	21	0.8%
Polish	18	0.7%
German	6	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	47.1%
Internet access	87.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 37882

What city is ZIP code 37882 in?

ZIP code 37882 is primarily assigned to Townsend, Tennessee.

What county is ZIP code 37882 in?

ZIP code 37882 falls within Blount County, Tennessee.

Does ZIP code 37882 have an older population?

44% of residents in ZIP code 37882 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 37882 have a large retiree population?

59% of households in ZIP code 37882 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 37882 mostly owner-occupied?

81% of occupied units in ZIP code 37882 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 37882 have a large veteran population?

12% of civilians in ZIP code 37882 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 37882 in?

ZIP code 37882 observes the EST timezone.