37391 ZIP Code — Turtletown, TN

Polk County, Tennessee

ZIP code 37391 is located in Turtletown, Tennessee, within Polk County. It covers approximately 25.59 square miles and serves a population of 1,792 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 423.

About ZIP code 37391

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 $172,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 81%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($39,656) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 47% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with retail trade as the leading industry. The average commute of 29 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 16% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (16%), smoking (28%) compared to national benchmarks. 17% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 25%.

Overall, ZIP code 37391 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,792

population

25.59

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

37391 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 37391

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 37391. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Turtletown	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

37333 Farner (3.4 mi) 37317 Copperhill (7 mi) 30555 Mc Caysville (12.6 mi) 37307 Benton (13.8 mi) 37325 Delano (14.1 mi) 37385 Tellico Plains (14.5 mi) 37331 Etowah (15.3 mi) 37362 Old Fort (15.8 mi) 28906 Murphy (16 mi) 30559 Mineral Bluff (16.3 mi) 30541 Epworth (16.5 mi) 37361 Ocoee (17.1 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,792
Population density	70 / sq mi
State FIPS	47
County FIPS	139

Geography
Land area	25.59 sq mi
Water area	0.25 sq mi
Latitude	35.1428
Longitude	-84.3869
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	55.3%	54.3%	45.7%
$50k – $100k	31.5%	28.9%	30.9%
$100k – $200k	11.2%	12.7%	18.3%
Over $200k	2.0%	4.2%	5.1%

Demographics & statistics

1,792

Population

People per sq mi

39.8

Median age

$39,656

Median household income

$27,095

Per capita income

$172,800

Median home value

$896

Median monthly rent

81.1%

Home ownership

12.1%

Poverty rate

11.6%

Unemployment

782

Housing units

16.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

139

15–19

20–24

25–34

221

35–44

144

45–54

120

55–59

60–64

119

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	379	21.1%
18 and over	1,413	78.9%
65 and over	344	19.2%
Median age	39.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 83.4%

Two or more races 8.3%

Hispanic or Latino 7.2%

Other race 0.7%

Asian 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	1,612	83.4%
Two or more races	161	8.3%
Hispanic or Latino	140	7.2%
Other race	13	0.7%
Asian	6	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	55.3%	54.3%	45.7%
$50k – $100k	31.5%	28.9%	30.9%
$100k – $200k	11.2%	12.7%	18.3%
Over $200k	2.0%	4.2%	5.1%

Under $10k 10.1%

$10k–$15k 1.5%

$15k–$25k 13.2%

$25k–$35k 14.0%

$35k–$50k 13.1%

$50k–$75k 23.3%

$75k–$100k 4.6%

$100k–$150k 16.2%

$150k–$200k 1.3%

$200k+ 2.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	10.1%
$10k–$15k	1.5%
$15k–$25k	13.2%
$25k–$35k	14.0%
$35k–$50k	13.1%
$50k–$75k	23.3%
$75k–$100k	4.6%
$100k–$150k	16.2%
$150k–$200k	1.3%
$200k+	2.8%
Median income	$39,656

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 4.0%

$50k–$100k 13.5%

$100k–$150k 29.4%

$150k–$200k 16.1%

$200k–$300k 14.5%

$300k–$500k 22.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$172,800
Median rent / month	$896
Owner occupied	81.1%
Renter occupied	18.9%
Vacant	31.7%
Single-family detached	82.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	16.9%
Median rooms	6.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.94

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	6.6%
2000–2009	26.9%
1990–1999	29.8%
1980–1989	11.5%
1970–1979	7.2%
1960–1969	8.7%
1950–1959	5.8%
1940–1949	1.0%
1939 or earlier	2.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	7.5%
2 bedrooms	22.8%
3 bedrooms	44.0%
4 bedrooms	19.4%
5+ bedrooms	6.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.7%
1 vehicle	18.6%
2 vehicles	30.8%
3 or more	45.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	1.6%
Electricity	59.4%
Propane / LP gas	27.4%
Fuel oil	3.3%
Wood	7.0%
No fuel used	1.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	402	65.6%
Cohabiting couple	18	2.9%
Male householder, no spouse	96	15.7%
Female householder, no spouse	97	15.8%
Households with children under 18	197	32.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	230	37.5%
Average household size	2.92

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	38.2%	5.4%
Married	53.0%	77.6%
Separated	0.6%	0.3%
Widowed	2.5%	10.2%
Divorced	5.7%	6.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.3%

Some HS, no diploma 9.9%

HS graduate 46.3%

Some college, no degree 15.8%

Associate's degree 7.5%

Bachelor's degree 9.4%

Graduate / professional 6.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	85.8%
Bachelor's or higher	16.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	31	7.6%
Elementary school	135	33.0%
High school	165	40.3%
College / grad school	78	19.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Retail trade 18.9%

Construction 18.2%

Education & healthcare 17.8%

Professional & management 11.5%

Manufacturing 9.5%

Transportation & utilities 9.2%

Finance & real estate 4.6%

Public administration 4.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 2.4%

Other services 2.2%

Agriculture & mining 1.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	21.0%
Service	21.6%
Sales & office	9.0%
Natural resources & construction	23.5%
Production & transportation	24.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	61.8%
Government	27.5%
Self-employed	10.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	90.3%
Carpool	1.3%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	2.1%
Work from home	6.3%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	28.5

Poverty

All people 12.1%

Under 18 years 15.3%

18 and over 11.2%

Married-couple families 6.2%

Female-led households 25.5%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	46.7%
Retirement income	30.0%
Supplemental Security	8.3%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	15.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	40.9%
High blood pressure	44.4%
High cholesterol	40.2%
Diabetes	15.8%
Heart disease	9.8%
Stroke	4.7%
Asthma	11.0%
Arthritis	35.2%
Kidney disease	3.9%
Pulmonary disease	12.7%
Cancer	7.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	27.6%
Binge drinking	13.2%
No physical activity	30.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	37.4%
Depression	27.8%
Fair or poor health	22.0%
Poor mental health	17.7%
Poor physical health	15.2%
No health insurance	18.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.0%
Visited dentist	47.4%
Cholesterol screening	90.0%
Teeth loss	23.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	56	4.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	25.0%
Under 18	5.5%
18–64 years	21.0%
65 and over	59.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	46.9%
Public insurance	51.2%
No insurance	16.6%
Uninsured under 19	2.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,725	96.3%
Spanish	6	0.3%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	6	0.3%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,773	98.9%
Born in same state	1,773	98.9%
Born in different state	929	51.8%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	19	1.1%
Not a US citizen	6	31.6%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	360	20.1%
Arab	125	7%
French	64	3.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	18	1%
Polish	17	0.9%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	34.2%
Internet access	87.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 37391

What city is ZIP code 37391 in?

ZIP code 37391 is primarily assigned to Turtletown, Tennessee.

What county is ZIP code 37391 in?

ZIP code 37391 falls within Polk County, Tennessee.

Does ZIP code 37391 have a large retiree population?

47% of households in ZIP code 37391 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 37391 mostly owner-occupied?

81% of occupied units in ZIP code 37391 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 37391?

Health data for ZIP code 37391 shows elevated rates of diabetes (16%) and smoking (28%) compared to national benchmarks.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 37391?

The median home value in ZIP code 37391 is $172,800.

What timezone is ZIP code 37391 in?

ZIP code 37391 observes the EST timezone.