37890 ZIP Code — White Pine, TN

Jefferson County, Tennessee

ZIP code 37890 is located in White Pine, Tennessee, within Jefferson County. It covers approximately 34.47 square miles and serves a population of 7,427 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 865.

About ZIP code 37890

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $174,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 79%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $63,490. 49% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with retail trade as the leading industry. The average commute of 27 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 20% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (25%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 37890 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

7,427

population

34.47

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

37890 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 37890

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 37890. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
White Pine	Acceptable
White Pine	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

37813 Morristown (7.7 mi) 37877 Talbott (8.2 mi) 37821 Newport (8.3 mi) 37760 Jefferson City (9 mi) 37725 Dandridge (9.1 mi) 37713 Bybee (9.8 mi) 37814 Morristown (10.8 mi) 37810 Mohawk (12.7 mi) 37860 Russellville (14.2 mi) 37843 Parrottsville (14.3 mi) 37820 New Market (14.8 mi) 37861 Rutledge (17 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	7,427
Population density	215 / sq mi
State FIPS	47
County FIPS	089

Geography
Land area	34.47 sq mi
Water area	6.33 sq mi
Latitude	36.0745
Longitude	-83.2947
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	41.8%	46.8%	45.7%
$50k – $100k	32.5%	32.4%	30.9%
$100k – $200k	25.2%	18.1%	18.3%
Over $200k	0.4%	2.8%	5.1%

Demographics & statistics

7,427

Population

215

People per sq mi

45.8

Median age

$63,490

Median household income

$32,860

Per capita income

$174,200

Median home value

$743

Median monthly rent

78.7%

Home ownership

15.5%

Poverty rate

7.1%

Unemployment

2,819

Housing units

19.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

207

Under 5

196

233

5–9

222

169

10–14

160

203

15–19

192

176

20–24

168

423

25–34

403

407

35–44

387

468

45–54

445

229

55–59

218

345

60–64

327

692

65–74

658

222

75–84

212

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,460	19.7%
18 and over	5,967	80.3%
65 and over	1,849	24.9%
Median age	45.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 88.3%

Two or more races 6.8%

Hispanic or Latino 3.8%

Other race 0.7%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%

Asian 0.1%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	6,820	88.3%
Two or more races	525	6.8%
Hispanic or Latino	297	3.8%
Other race	55	0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	13	0.2%
Asian	10	0.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native	4	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	41.8%	46.8%	45.7%
$50k – $100k	32.5%	32.4%	30.9%
$100k – $200k	25.2%	18.1%	18.3%
Over $200k	0.4%	2.8%	5.1%

Under $10k 2.6%

$10k–$15k 4.8%

$15k–$25k 8.1%

$25k–$35k 9.4%

$35k–$50k 16.2%

$50k–$75k 13.8%

$75k–$100k 15.2%

$100k–$150k 21.2%

$150k–$200k 5.2%

$200k+ 3.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.6%
$10k–$15k	4.8%
$15k–$25k	8.1%
$25k–$35k	9.4%
$35k–$50k	16.2%
$50k–$75k	13.8%
$75k–$100k	15.2%
$100k–$150k	21.2%
$150k–$200k	5.2%
$200k+	3.4%
Median income	$63,490

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 10.1%

$50k–$100k 11.0%

$100k–$150k 18.8%

$150k–$200k 15.3%

$200k–$300k 18.6%

$300k–$500k 11.2%

$500k–$1M 5.9%

$1M+ 9.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$174,200
Median rent / month	$743
Owner occupied	78.7%
Renter occupied	21.3%
Vacant	12.1%
Single-family detached	68.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.2%
Mobile homes	23.6%
Median rooms	5.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.47

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.2%
2010–2019	10.1%
2000–2009	16.0%
1990–1999	16.3%
1980–1989	13.4%
1970–1979	9.3%
1960–1969	5.8%
1950–1959	9.2%
1940–1949	5.4%
1939 or earlier	14.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.1%
1 bedroom	3.2%
2 bedrooms	26.0%
3 bedrooms	46.5%
4 bedrooms	13.8%
5+ bedrooms	10.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.4%
1 vehicle	19.4%
2 vehicles	41.8%
3 or more	34.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	18.5%
Electricity	70.1%
Propane / LP gas	1.7%
Fuel oil	5.5%
Wood	3.1%
No fuel used	0.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,746	57.3%
Cohabiting couple	150	4.9%
Male householder, no spouse	547	18.0%
Female householder, no spouse	603	19.8%
Households with children under 18	850	27.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,242	40.8%
Average household size	2.44

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	20.6%	19.2%
Married	57.7%	59.4%
Separated	2.4%	0.9%
Widowed	4.2%	6.9%
Divorced	15.2%	13.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 8.7%

Some HS, no diploma 8.7%

HS graduate 33.0%

Some college, no degree 23.0%

Associate's degree 6.7%

Bachelor's degree 14.0%

Graduate / professional 5.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	82.6%
Bachelor's or higher	19.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	3	0.2%
Kindergarten	113	9.2%
Elementary school	594	48.3%
High school	358	29.1%
College / grad school	163	13.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Retail trade 20.7%

Education & healthcare 18.0%

Manufacturing 14.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 9.6%

Construction 7.7%

Transportation & utilities 7.2%

Professional & management 6.8%

Other services 6.4%

Wholesale trade 4.2%

Public administration 2.2%

Finance & real estate 2.1%

Information 0.6%

Agriculture & mining 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	29.7%
Service	15.3%
Sales & office	17.8%
Natural resources & construction	15.4%
Production & transportation	21.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	82.3%
Government	10.8%
Self-employed	6.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.2%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	83.4%
Carpool	11.5%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.3%
Work from home	2.9%
Other means	1.9%
Avg commute (minutes)	27.0

Poverty

All people 15.5%

Under 18 years 25.1%

18 and over 13.3%

Married-couple families 3.3%

Female-led households 37.6%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	49.1%
Retirement income	29.4%
Supplemental Security	4.6%
Cash public assistance	1.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	11.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.3%
High blood pressure	41.8%
High cholesterol	38.2%
Diabetes	13.6%
Heart disease	8.4%
Stroke	3.9%
Asthma	10.7%
Arthritis	32.8%
Kidney disease	3.4%
Pulmonary disease	10.7%
Cancer	7.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	25.2%
Binge drinking	13.6%
No physical activity	29.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.8%
Depression	27.0%
Fair or poor health	19.0%
Poor mental health	17.3%
Poor physical health	13.3%
No health insurance	18.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.0%
Visited dentist	53.9%
Cholesterol screening	89.9%
Teeth loss	20.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	640	10.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	20.3%
Under 18	2.1%
18–64 years	17.8%
65 and over	40.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	54.9%
Public insurance	45.9%
No insurance	9.2%
Uninsured under 19	5.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	7,024	94.6%
Spanish	195	2.8%
Other Indo-European	195	2.8%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	7,226	97.3%
Born in same state	7,135	96.1%
Born in different state	4,813	64.8%
Foreign born	91	1.2%
Naturalized citizen	201	2.7%
Not a US citizen	18	9.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	1,719	23.1%
French	1,283	17.3%
Italian	925	12.5%
English	131	1.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	31	0.4%
Irish	13	0.2%
Polish	2	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.0%
Internet access	93.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 37890

What city is ZIP code 37890 in?

ZIP code 37890 is primarily assigned to White Pine, Tennessee.

What county is ZIP code 37890 in?

ZIP code 37890 falls within Jefferson County, Tennessee.

Does ZIP code 37890 have a large retiree population?

49% of households in ZIP code 37890 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 37890?

16% of residents in ZIP code 37890 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 37890 have a large veteran population?

11% of civilians in ZIP code 37890 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 37890?

The median home value in ZIP code 37890 is $174,200.

What timezone is ZIP code 37890 in?

ZIP code 37890 observes the EST timezone.