37886 ZIP Code — Walland, TN

Blount County, Tennessee

ZIP code 37886 is located in Walland, Tennessee, within Blount County. It covers approximately 42.38 square miles and serves a population of 4,401 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 865.

About ZIP code 37886

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 $196,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 81%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $65,313. 38% 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 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 37886 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

4,401

population

42.38

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

37886 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 37886

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 37886. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Walland	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

37804 Maryville (6.1 mi) 37865 Seymour (7.4 mi) 37853 Rockford (8.4 mi) 37882 Townsend (9.1 mi) 37862 Sevierville (10.4 mi) 37920 Knoxville (10.7 mi) 37701 Alcoa (11.1 mi) 37803 Maryville (12.2 mi) 37863 Pigeon Forge (12.5 mi) 37998 Knoxville (12.8 mi) 37777 Louisville (15 mi) 37916 Knoxville (15.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	4,401
Population density	104 / sq mi
State FIPS	47
County FIPS	009

Geography
Land area	42.38 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	35.7557
Longitude	-83.7936
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	40.8%	41.8%	45.7%
$50k – $100k	43.3%	34.1%	30.9%
$100k – $200k	15.1%	19.9%	18.3%
Over $200k	0.7%	4.2%	5.1%

Demographics & statistics

4,401

Population

104

People per sq mi

40.4

Median age

$65,313

Median household income

$27,917

Per capita income

$196,200

Median home value

$994

Median monthly rent

80.7%

Home ownership

10.5%

Poverty rate

7.5%

Unemployment

1,536

Housing units

29.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

189

5–9

185

177

10–14

174

15–19

124

20–24

122

356

25–34

349

208

35–44

204

329

45–54

323

140

55–59

138

136

60–64

133

278

65–74

272

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,024	23.3%
18 and over	3,377	76.7%
65 and over	793	18.0%
Median age	40.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 96.2%

Two or more races 2%

Hispanic or Latino 1.1%

Asian 0.6%

Group	Count	%
White	4,283	96.2%
Two or more races	91	2%
Hispanic or Latino	51	1.1%
Asian	27	0.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	40.8%	41.8%	45.7%
$50k – $100k	43.3%	34.1%	30.9%
$100k – $200k	15.1%	19.9%	18.3%
Over $200k	0.7%	4.2%	5.1%

Under $10k 2.8%

$10k–$15k 5.7%

$15k–$25k 8.5%

$25k–$35k 5.0%

$35k–$50k 13.0%

$50k–$75k 18.5%

$75k–$100k 23.6%

$100k–$150k 18.8%

$150k–$200k 1.6%

$200k+ 2.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.8%
$10k–$15k	5.7%
$15k–$25k	8.5%
$25k–$35k	5.0%
$35k–$50k	13.0%
$50k–$75k	18.5%
$75k–$100k	23.6%
$100k–$150k	18.8%
$150k–$200k	1.6%
$200k+	2.4%
Median income	$65,313

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 12.1%

$50k–$100k 12.9%

$100k–$150k 11.7%

$150k–$200k 15.0%

$200k–$300k 20.6%

$300k–$500k 21.2%

$500k–$1M 5.6%

$1M+ 0.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$196,200
Median rent / month	$994
Owner occupied	80.7%
Renter occupied	19.3%
Vacant	16.3%
Single-family detached	72.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.8%
Mobile homes	26.4%
Median rooms	5.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.71

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.7%
2010–2019	5.1%
2000–2009	19.3%
1990–1999	35.4%
1980–1989	18.0%
1970–1979	6.1%
1960–1969	4.4%
1950–1959	4.1%
1940–1949	1.9%
1939 or earlier	5.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.4%
1 bedroom	4.0%
2 bedrooms	23.2%
3 bedrooms	61.0%
4 bedrooms	7.9%
5+ bedrooms	1.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.1%
1 vehicle	25.9%
2 vehicles	33.9%
3 or more	37.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	1.8%
Electricity	80.1%
Propane / LP gas	14.0%
Wood	4.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	957	62.4%
Cohabiting couple	59	3.8%
Male householder, no spouse	264	17.2%
Female householder, no spouse	254	16.6%
Households with children under 18	496	32.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	500	32.6%
Average household size	2.87

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	24.6%	23.1%
Married	60.7%	63.1%
Separated	6.2%	0.4%
Widowed	2.0%	5.3%
Divorced	6.6%	8.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.8%

Some HS, no diploma 7.1%

HS graduate 31.9%

Some college, no degree 20.8%

Associate's degree 6.7%

Bachelor's degree 14.6%

Graduate / professional 15.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	89.2%
Bachelor's or higher	29.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	101	8.8%
Kindergarten	34	3.0%
Elementary school	532	46.5%
High school	218	19.1%
College / grad school	258	22.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 33.1%

Manufacturing 13.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 11.7%

Retail trade 9.4%

Finance & real estate 8.8%

Agriculture & mining 5.3%

Construction 4.9%

Other services 4.4%

Professional & management 4.2%

Public administration 2.6%

Transportation & utilities 1.1%

Information 0.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	40.1%
Service	25.3%
Sales & office	12.5%
Natural resources & construction	9.9%
Production & transportation	12.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	81.8%
Government	16.6%
Self-employed	1.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	90.3%
Carpool	4.8%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.4%
Work from home	4.5%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	27.3

Poverty

All people 10.5%

Under 18 years 11.6%

18 and over 10.2%

Married-couple families 1.4%

Female-led households 33.1%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	38.3%
Retirement income	30.4%
Supplemental Security	3.7%
Cash public assistance	1.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	6.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.5%
High blood pressure	41.3%
High cholesterol	39.8%
Diabetes	12.8%
Heart disease	7.8%
Stroke	3.5%
Asthma	10.5%
Arthritis	33.1%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	9.5%
Cancer	7.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	24.1%
Binge drinking	13.5%
No physical activity	26.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.8%
Depression	26.9%
Fair or poor health	17.1%
Poor mental health	16.4%
Poor physical health	12.4%
No health insurance	15.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.8%
Visited dentist	58.6%
Cholesterol screening	91.4%
Teeth loss	16.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	404	12.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	15.1%
Under 18	1.2%
18–64 years	14.9%
65 and over	34.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	70.9%
Public insurance	34.7%
No insurance	7.1%
Uninsured under 19	6.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	4,271	97.0%
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)	4,288	97.4%
Born in same state	4,285	97.4%
Born in different state	2,630	59.8%
Foreign born	3	0.1%
Naturalized citizen	113	2.6%
Not a US citizen	113	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	773	17.6%
Arab	351	8%
Italian	300	6.8%
English	26	0.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	17	0.4%
Polish	13	0.3%
German	5	0.1%
Norwegian	3	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	34.9%
Internet access	93.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 37886

What city is ZIP code 37886 in?

ZIP code 37886 is primarily assigned to Walland, Tennessee.

What county is ZIP code 37886 in?

ZIP code 37886 falls within Blount County, Tennessee.

Is ZIP code 37886 mostly owner-occupied?

81% of occupied units in ZIP code 37886 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 37886 have a large retiree population?

38% of households in ZIP code 37886 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 37886 have a large veteran population?

12% of civilians in ZIP code 37886 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the population of ZIP code 37886?

ZIP code 37886 has an estimated population of 4,401 residents, with a density of 104 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 37886 in?

ZIP code 37886 observes the EST timezone.