37387 ZIP Code — Tracy City, TN

Grundy County, Tennessee

ZIP code 37387 is located in Tracy City, Tennessee, within Grundy County. It covers approximately 74.19 square miles and serves a population of 4,040 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 931.

About ZIP code 37387

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 $122,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 84%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $55,448. 36% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 34 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 15% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

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

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 23%.

Overall, ZIP code 37387 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

4,040

population

74.19

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

37387 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 37387

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 37387. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Tracy City	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

37339 Gruetli Laager (6.6 mi) 37356 Monteagle (7.2 mi) 37374 Sequatchie (7.9 mi) 37366 Pelham (8.9 mi) 37313 Coalmont (10.1 mi) 37365 Palmer (10.5 mi) 37380 South Pittsburg (11.7 mi) 37397 Whitwell (12.8 mi) 37383 Sewanee (12.9 mi) 37301 Altamont (13 mi) 37375 Sewanee (13.3 mi) 37305 Beersheba Springs (14.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	4,040
Population density	54 / sq mi
State FIPS	47
County FIPS	061

Geography
Land area	74.19 sq mi
Water area	0.24 sq mi
Latitude	35.2727
Longitude	-85.7057
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	931

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	50.5%	57.2%	45.7%
$50k – $100k	30.6%	30.0%	30.9%
$100k – $200k	17.0%	11.3%	18.3%
Over $200k	1.9%	1.5%	5.1%

Demographics & statistics

4,040

Population

People per sq mi

39.9

Median age

$55,448

Median household income

$27,978

Per capita income

$122,900

Median home value

$531

Median monthly rent

83.5%

Home ownership

12.7%

Poverty rate

5.4%

Unemployment

1,581

Housing units

15.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

127

Under 5

131

123

5–9

126

111

10–14

114

15–19

20–24

323

25–34

332

267

35–44

275

199

45–54

204

125

55–59

129

181

60–64

186

258

65–74

266

113

75–84

116

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	788	19.5%
18 and over	3,252	80.5%
65 and over	797	19.7%
Median age	39.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 91.2%

Two or more races 5.2%

Hispanic or Latino 3.2%

Black or African American 0.2%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	3,807	91.2%
Two or more races	219	5.2%
Hispanic or Latino	135	3.2%
Black or African American	10	0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native	4	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	50.5%	57.2%	45.7%
$50k – $100k	30.6%	30.0%	30.9%
$100k – $200k	17.0%	11.3%	18.3%
Over $200k	1.9%	1.5%	5.1%

Under $10k 3.0%

$10k–$15k 15.8%

$15k–$25k 7.2%

$25k–$35k 8.4%

$35k–$50k 11.3%

$50k–$75k 23.2%

$75k–$100k 7.4%

$100k–$150k 16.5%

$150k–$200k 7.0%

$200k+ 0.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.0%
$10k–$15k	15.8%
$15k–$25k	7.2%
$25k–$35k	8.4%
$35k–$50k	11.3%
$50k–$75k	23.2%
$75k–$100k	7.4%
$100k–$150k	16.5%
$150k–$200k	7.0%
$200k+	0.3%
Median income	$55,448

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 20.6%

$50k–$100k 21.8%

$100k–$150k 25.5%

$150k–$200k 9.1%

$200k–$300k 13.9%

$300k–$500k 6.6%

$500k–$1M 2.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$122,900
Median rent / month	$531
Owner occupied	83.5%
Renter occupied	16.5%
Vacant	14.5%
Single-family detached	74.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	20.8%
Median rooms	5.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.71

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	5.4%
2000–2009	22.8%
1990–1999	14.8%
1980–1989	14.9%
1970–1979	24.1%
1960–1969	6.7%
1950–1959	3.5%
1940–1949	1.7%
1939 or earlier	6.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.5%
1 bedroom	6.3%
2 bedrooms	31.4%
3 bedrooms	46.1%
4 bedrooms	13.9%
5+ bedrooms	0.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	8.8%
1 vehicle	28.9%
2 vehicles	32.0%
3 or more	30.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	2.1%
Electricity	55.5%
Propane / LP gas	37.3%
Wood	3.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	808	51.4%
Cohabiting couple	36	2.3%
Male householder, no spouse	148	9.4%
Female householder, no spouse	581	36.9%
Households with children under 18	315	20.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	573	36.4%
Average household size	2.56

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	40.1%	12.3%
Married	50.5%	52.6%
Separated	2.0%	2.4%
Widowed	4.3%	17.6%
Divorced	3.1%	15.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.8%

Some HS, no diploma 12.5%

HS graduate 46.5%

Some college, no degree 14.1%

Associate's degree 6.2%

Bachelor's degree 7.5%

Graduate / professional 7.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	81.8%
Bachelor's or higher	15.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	38	6.0%
Kindergarten	40	6.3%
Elementary school	366	58.0%
High school	120	19.0%
College / grad school	67	10.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 21.0%

Education & healthcare 19.0%

Professional & management 13.6%

Retail trade 11.6%

Public administration 11.2%

Transportation & utilities 7.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.5%

Construction 4.9%

Finance & real estate 2.8%

Other services 2.0%

Agriculture & mining 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	24.8%
Service	9.9%
Sales & office	20.9%
Natural resources & construction	21.5%
Production & transportation	22.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	77.0%
Government	18.3%
Self-employed	4.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.6%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	78.9%
Carpool	16.8%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.1%
Work from home	2.5%
Other means	1.7%
Avg commute (minutes)	33.9

Poverty

All people 12.7%

Under 18 years 11.3%

18 and over 13.1%

Married-couple families 2.6%

Female-led households 20.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	35.6%
Retirement income	20.2%
Supplemental Security	8.4%
Cash public assistance	6.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	15.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.8%
High blood pressure	41.1%
High cholesterol	39.0%
Diabetes	14.4%
Heart disease	9.2%
Stroke	4.4%
Asthma	11.1%
Arthritis	34.0%
Kidney disease	3.8%
Pulmonary disease	12.2%
Cancer	7.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	26.7%
Binge drinking	13.5%
No physical activity	29.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.9%
Depression	27.8%
Fair or poor health	21.4%
Poor mental health	18.0%
Poor physical health	14.7%
No health insurance	18.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.5%
Visited dentist	51.4%
Cholesterol screening	89.0%
Teeth loss	22.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	142	4.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	23.1%
Under 18	4.4%
18–64 years	22.3%
65 and over	44.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	61.7%
Public insurance	34.8%
No insurance	12.8%
Uninsured under 19	2.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	3,782	93.6%
Spanish	2	0.1%
Other Indo-European	2	0.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	4,040	100.0%
Born in same state	4,035	99.9%
Born in different state	3,258	80.6%
Foreign born	5	0.1%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	449	11.1%
Arab	358	8.9%
Italian	265	6.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	59	1.5%
Polish	18	0.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.9%
Internet access	86.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 37387

What city is ZIP code 37387 in?

ZIP code 37387 is primarily assigned to Tracy City, Tennessee.

What county is ZIP code 37387 in?

ZIP code 37387 falls within Grundy County, Tennessee.

Is ZIP code 37387 mostly owner-occupied?

84% of occupied units in ZIP code 37387 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 37387 have a large retiree population?

36% of households in ZIP code 37387 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 37387?

The median home value in ZIP code 37387 is $122,900.

What is the population of ZIP code 37387?

ZIP code 37387 has an estimated population of 4,040 residents, with a density of 54 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 37387 in?

ZIP code 37387 observes the CST timezone.