37885 ZIP Code — Vonore, TN

Monroe County, Tennessee

ZIP code 37885 is located in Vonore, Tennessee, within Monroe County. It covers approximately 145.07 square miles and serves a population of 5,855 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 423.

About ZIP code 37885

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $265,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 76%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $69,712. 55% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 27 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 26% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 11% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 27%.

Overall, ZIP code 37885 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

5,855

population

145.07

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

37885 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 37885

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 37885. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Vonore	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

37801 Maryville (11.3 mi) 37742 Greenback (11.4 mi) 37354 Madisonville (13 mi) 37803 Maryville (13.1 mi) 37385 Tellico Plains (15.3 mi) 37737 Friendsville (16.4 mi) 37874 Sweetwater (18.2 mi) 28733 Fontana Dam (18.5 mi) 37772 Lenoir City (19.2 mi) 28771 Robbinsville (19.9 mi) 37882 Townsend (20 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	5,855
Population density	40 / sq mi
State FIPS	47
County FIPS	123

Geography
Land area	145.07 sq mi
Water area	15.00 sq mi
Latitude	35.5181
Longitude	-84.1262
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	45.2%	53.8%	45.7%
$50k – $100k	28.1%	32.5%	30.9%
$100k – $200k	22.8%	12.1%	18.3%
Over $200k	3.9%	1.7%	5.1%

Demographics & statistics

5,855

Population

People per sq mi

54.9

Median age

$69,712

Median household income

$36,378

Per capita income

$265,000

Median home value

$834

Median monthly rent

76.4%

Home ownership

7.9%

Poverty rate

1.5%

Unemployment

2,219

Housing units

26.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

162

15–19

158

20–24

350

25–34

341

240

35–44

235

431

45–54

420

383

55–59

374

262

60–64

256

520

65–74

507

261

75–84

254

85+

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Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	723	12.3%
18 and over	5,132	87.7%
65 and over	1,638	28.0%
Median age	54.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 92.9%

Black or African American 2.6%

Two or more races 2.6%

Hispanic or Latino 0.9%

Asian 0.8%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	5,493	92.9%
Black or African American	156	2.6%
Two or more races	151	2.6%
Hispanic or Latino	55	0.9%
Asian	49	0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native	6	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	45.2%	53.8%	45.7%
$50k – $100k	28.1%	32.5%	30.9%
$100k – $200k	22.8%	12.1%	18.3%
Over $200k	3.9%	1.7%	5.1%

Under $10k 3.4%

$10k–$15k 1.2%

$15k–$25k 9.7%

$25k–$35k 8.6%

$35k–$50k 11.2%

$50k–$75k 18.3%

$75k–$100k 18.5%

$100k–$150k 19.3%

$150k–$200k 6.3%

$200k+ 3.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.4%
$10k–$15k	1.2%
$15k–$25k	9.7%
$25k–$35k	8.6%
$35k–$50k	11.2%
$50k–$75k	18.3%
$75k–$100k	18.5%
$100k–$150k	19.3%
$150k–$200k	6.3%
$200k+	3.3%
Median income	$69,712

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 3.2%

$50k–$100k 9.3%

$100k–$150k 10.2%

$150k–$200k 11.4%

$200k–$300k 21.5%

$300k–$500k 22.7%

$500k–$1M 16.7%

$1M+ 5.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$265,000
Median rent / month	$834
Owner occupied	76.4%
Renter occupied	23.6%
Vacant	6.9%
Single-family detached	69.1%
Large apartment buildings	2.3%
Mobile homes	19.8%
Median rooms	5.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.18

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	2.4%
2010–2019	16.0%
2000–2009	31.9%
1990–1999	23.2%
1980–1989	11.0%
1970–1979	7.6%
1960–1969	2.6%
1950–1959	3.1%
1940–1949	0.7%
1939 or earlier	1.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.4%
1 bedroom	4.7%
2 bedrooms	32.0%
3 bedrooms	44.9%
4 bedrooms	15.4%
5+ bedrooms	2.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.2%
1 vehicle	18.5%
2 vehicles	40.5%
3 or more	38.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	13.3%
Electricity	74.8%
Propane / LP gas	4.7%
Fuel oil	0.6%
Wood	6.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,619	61.1%
Cohabiting couple	211	8.0%
Male householder, no spouse	383	14.5%
Female householder, no spouse	436	16.5%
Households with children under 18	502	19.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,040	39.3%
Average household size	2.21

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	23.0%	13.0%
Married	59.3%	59.6%
Separated	0.4%	2.7%
Widowed	4.2%	5.1%
Divorced	13.0%	19.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.0%

Some HS, no diploma 4.8%

HS graduate 34.4%

Some college, no degree 23.1%

Associate's degree 9.6%

Bachelor's degree 17.2%

Graduate / professional 8.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	93.1%
Bachelor's or higher	26.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	7	1.1%
Kindergarten	60	9.2%
Elementary school	156	24.0%
High school	323	49.8%
College / grad school	103	15.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 31.6%

Professional & management 12.1%

Retail trade 10.7%

Other services 10.2%

Education & healthcare 9.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.5%

Construction 6.0%

Transportation & utilities 5.0%

Finance & real estate 3.1%

Public administration 1.6%

Information 1.4%

Wholesale trade 1.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	21.9%
Service	23.4%
Sales & office	19.0%
Natural resources & construction	10.7%
Production & transportation	25.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	81.2%
Government	7.1%
Self-employed	11.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	82.2%
Carpool	11.3%
Public transit	1.2%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	5.3%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	27.1

Poverty

All people 7.9%

Under 18 years 9.9%

18 and over 7.6%

Married-couple families 6.7%

Female-led households 16.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	54.9%
Retirement income	38.2%
Supplemental Security	3.9%
Cash public assistance	1.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	6.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.5%
High blood pressure	43.9%
High cholesterol	41.1%
Diabetes	14.3%
Heart disease	9.0%
Stroke	4.0%
Asthma	10.1%
Arthritis	34.5%
Kidney disease	3.5%
Pulmonary disease	10.6%
Cancer	8.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.5%
Binge drinking	13.0%
No physical activity	26.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.8%
Depression	26.0%
Fair or poor health	18.0%
Poor mental health	15.8%
Poor physical health	13.1%
No health insurance	15.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.6%
Visited dentist	60.0%
Cholesterol screening	92.3%
Teeth loss	15.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	570	11.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	26.8%
Under 18	13.1%
18–64 years	28.1%
65 and over	30.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	64.1%
Public insurance	50.2%
No insurance	12.2%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	5,688	97.1%
Spanish	24	0.4%
Other Indo-European	24	0.4%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	5,722	97.7%
Born in same state	5,708	97.5%
Born in different state	2,576	44.0%
Foreign born	14	0.2%
Naturalized citizen	133	2.3%
Not a US citizen	106	79.7%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	1,100	18.8%
French	625	10.7%
Arab	513	8.8%
English	66	1.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	50	0.9%
German	7	0.1%
Irish	6	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	45.2%
Internet access	93.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 37885

What city is ZIP code 37885 in?

ZIP code 37885 is primarily assigned to Vonore, Tennessee.

What county is ZIP code 37885 in?

ZIP code 37885 falls within Monroe County, Tennessee.

Does ZIP code 37885 have a large retiree population?

55% of households in ZIP code 37885 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 37885 have an older population?

28% of residents in ZIP code 37885 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 37885 have a large veteran population?

11% of civilians in ZIP code 37885 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the population of ZIP code 37885?

ZIP code 37885 has an estimated population of 5,855 residents, with a density of 40 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 37885 in?

ZIP code 37885 observes the EST timezone.