37891 ZIP Code — Whitesburg, TN

Hamblen County, Tennessee

ZIP code 37891 is located in Whitesburg, Tennessee, within Hamblen County. It covers approximately 34.87 square miles and serves a population of 3,741 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 423/865.

About ZIP code 37891

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 $150,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 85%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $44,002. Poverty affects 19% of residents, above the national average. 37% 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 21 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 19% 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.

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

Overall, ZIP code 37891 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

3,741

population

34.87

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

37891 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 37891

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 37891. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Whitesburg	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

37860 Russellville (3.5 mi) 37811 Mooresburg (5.6 mi) 37711 Bulls Gap (6 mi) 37810 Mohawk (7.8 mi) 37813 Morristown (10.9 mi) 37818 Mosheim (11.3 mi) 37814 Morristown (11.6 mi) 37708 Bean Station (12.1 mi) 37713 Bybee (12.9 mi) 37881 Thorn Hill (14 mi) 37857 Rogersville (14.2 mi) 37731 Eidson (15.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	3,741
Population density	107 / sq mi
State FIPS	47
County FIPS	063

Geography
Land area	34.87 sq mi
Water area	2.50 sq mi
Latitude	36.2907
Longitude	-83.1332
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	423/865

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	65.4%	55.2%	45.7%
$50k – $100k	24.0%	30.8%	30.9%
$100k – $200k	9.0%	12.2%	18.3%
Over $200k	1.6%	1.9%	5.1%

Demographics & statistics

3,741

Population

107

People per sq mi

38.7

Median age

$44,002

Median household income

$27,156

Per capita income

$150,800

Median home value

$744

Median monthly rent

85.2%

Home ownership

18.6%

Poverty rate

24.2%

Unemployment

1,396

Housing units

19.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

192

5–9

151

251

10–14

197

237

15–19

185

20–24

137

25–34

108

279

35–44

218

274

45–54

215

156

55–59

123

114

60–64

234

65–74

183

75–84

85+

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Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,096	29.3%
18 and over	2,645	70.7%
65 and over	608	16.3%
Median age	38.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 98.7%

Hispanic or Latino 0.5%

Two or more races 0.5%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	3,712	98.7%
Hispanic or Latino	20	0.5%
Two or more races	20	0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native	9	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	65.4%	55.2%	45.7%
$50k – $100k	24.0%	30.8%	30.9%
$100k – $200k	9.0%	12.2%	18.3%
Over $200k	1.6%	1.9%	5.1%

Under $10k 10.2%

$15k–$25k 8.7%

$25k–$35k 23.7%

$35k–$50k 19.5%

$50k–$75k 14.4%

$75k–$100k 7.4%

$100k–$150k 7.8%

$150k–$200k 6.5%

$200k+ 1.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	10.2%
$15k–$25k	8.7%
$25k–$35k	23.7%
$35k–$50k	19.5%
$50k–$75k	14.4%
$75k–$100k	7.4%
$100k–$150k	7.8%
$150k–$200k	6.5%
$200k+	1.8%
Median income	$44,002

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 15.8%

$50k–$100k 19.6%

$100k–$150k 14.3%

$150k–$200k 13.7%

$200k–$300k 19.0%

$300k–$500k 10.7%

$500k–$1M 4.1%

$1M+ 3.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$150,800
Median rent / month	$744
Owner occupied	85.2%
Renter occupied	14.8%
Vacant	7.1%
Single-family detached	68.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	25.0%
Median rooms	5.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.45

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	7.5%
2000–2009	25.8%
1990–1999	22.2%
1980–1989	7.3%
1970–1979	10.9%
1960–1969	18.7%
1950–1959	2.9%
1940–1949	1.6%
1939 or earlier	3.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	6.7%
2 bedrooms	13.3%
3 bedrooms	68.7%
4 bedrooms	11.2%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.2%
1 vehicle	27.0%
2 vehicles	39.8%
3 or more	32.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	0.6%
Electricity	94.9%
Propane / LP gas	4.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	714	47.5%
Cohabiting couple	14	0.9%
Male householder, no spouse	383	25.5%
Female householder, no spouse	392	26.1%
Households with children under 18	491	32.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	550	36.6%
Average household size	2.49

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	39.3%	13.1%
Married	47.2%	53.7%
Separated	1.7%	0.0%
Widowed	3.6%	12.6%
Divorced	8.1%	20.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.6%

Some HS, no diploma 9.9%

HS graduate 45.6%

Some college, no degree 19.2%

Associate's degree 3.4%

Bachelor's degree 12.9%

Graduate / professional 6.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	87.5%
Bachelor's or higher	19.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	13	1.1%
Kindergarten	52	4.5%
Elementary school	706	60.7%
High school	311	26.7%
College / grad school	81	7.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 43.8%

Education & healthcare 29.2%

Transportation & utilities 9.3%

Construction 6.4%

Public administration 2.9%

Finance & real estate 2.3%

Other services 2.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 1.5%

Retail trade 1.1%

Professional & management 0.7%

Wholesale trade 0.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	35.9%
Service	10.8%
Sales & office	11.1%
Natural resources & construction	11.0%
Production & transportation	31.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	71.0%
Government	21.9%
Self-employed	7.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	85.8%
Carpool	9.7%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	2.1%
Other means	2.3%
Avg commute (minutes)	21.3

Poverty

All people 18.6%

Under 18 years 19.4%

18 and over 18.2%

Married-couple families 12.3%

Female-led households 21.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	37.0%
Retirement income	28.9%
Supplemental Security	11.0%
Cash public assistance	5.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	16.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.6%
High blood pressure	39.0%
High cholesterol	36.3%
Diabetes	12.4%
Heart disease	7.5%
Stroke	3.6%
Asthma	10.8%
Arthritis	30.9%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	9.9%
Cancer	6.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	24.9%
Binge drinking	14.5%
No physical activity	26.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.6%
Depression	28.2%
Fair or poor health	18.1%
Poor mental health	17.6%
Poor physical health	12.6%
No health insurance	17.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.3%
Visited dentist	53.2%
Cholesterol screening	89.4%
Teeth loss	19.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	141	5.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	24.6%
Under 18	4.2%
18–64 years	24.2%
65 and over	62.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	56.5%
Public insurance	47.7%
No insurance	11.8%
Uninsured under 19	6.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	3,642	97.4%
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)	3,741	100.0%
Born in same state	3,735	99.8%
Born in different state	2,851	76.2%
Foreign born	6	0.2%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	625	16.7%
Arab	562	15%
Italian	252	6.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	52	1.4%
Irish	37	1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.2%
Internet access	88.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 37891

What city is ZIP code 37891 in?

ZIP code 37891 is primarily assigned to Whitesburg, Tennessee.

What county is ZIP code 37891 in?

ZIP code 37891 falls within Hamblen County, Tennessee.

Is ZIP code 37891 mostly owner-occupied?

85% of occupied units in ZIP code 37891 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 37891?

19% of residents in ZIP code 37891 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 37891 have a large retiree population?

37% of households in ZIP code 37891 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 37891?

The median home value in ZIP code 37891 is $150,800.

What timezone is ZIP code 37891 in?

ZIP code 37891 observes the EST timezone.