Whitwell ZIP Code List — Sequatchie County, TN
There is one unique ZIP code in Whitwell, Tennessee and it is 37397. Area code: 423.
1
ZIP codes
149.34
sq mi land
1.42
sq mi water
423
area code
Whitwell, TN ZIP code map
ZIP codes for Whitwell, TN (1)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 37397 | Whitwell | Sequatchie | View map |
Demographics & statistics
10,180
Population
45.1
Median age
$59,366
Median household income
$27,519
Per capita income
$145,900
Median home value
$804
Median monthly rent
73.2%
Home ownership
12.7%
Poverty rate
5.0%
Unemployment
3,667
Housing units
12.5%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
316
Under 5
266
211
5–9
177
323
10–14
272
291
15–19
245
331
20–24
279
637
25–34
537
648
35–44
545
830
45–54
699
399
55–59
336
498
60–64
419
675
65–74
568
285
75–84
240
83
85+
70
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Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1,934 | 19.0% |
| 18 and over | 8,246 | 81.0% |
| 65 and over | 1,921 | 18.9% |
| Median age | 45.1 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
95.2%
Two or more races
2.3%
Black or African American
1.2%
Hispanic or Latino
0.9%
Asian
0.2%
Other race
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 9,780 | 95.2% |
| Two or more races | 240 | 2.3% |
| Black or African American | 125 | 1.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 91 | 0.9% |
| Asian | 20 | 0.2% |
| Other race | 15 | 0.1% |
Household income
Under $10k
3.0%
$10k–$15k
4.4%
$15k–$25k
9.9%
$25k–$35k
13.1%
$35k–$50k
13.5%
$50k–$75k
19.2%
$75k–$100k
16.2%
$100k–$150k
11.8%
$150k–$200k
8.5%
$200k+
0.4%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.0% |
| $10k–$15k | 4.4% |
| $15k–$25k | 9.9% |
| $25k–$35k | 13.1% |
| $35k–$50k | 13.5% |
| $50k–$75k | 19.2% |
| $75k–$100k | 16.2% |
| $100k–$150k | 11.8% |
| $150k–$200k | 8.5% |
| $200k+ | 0.4% |
| Median income | $59,366 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
7.6%
$50k–$100k
20.3%
$100k–$150k
24.4%
$150k–$200k
19.2%
$200k–$300k
19.8%
$300k–$500k
6.7%
$500k–$1M
2.0%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $145,900 |
| Median rent / month | $804 |
| Owner occupied | 73.2% |
| Renter occupied | 26.8% |
| Vacant | 14.3% |
| Single-family detached | 74.2% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.7% |
| Mobile homes | 21.6% |
| Median rooms | 5.3 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.54 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 6.9% |
| 2000–2009 | 11.1% |
| 1990–1999 | 22.2% |
| 1980–1989 | 23.1% |
| 1970–1979 | 17.8% |
| 1960–1969 | 6.9% |
| 1950–1959 | 3.9% |
| 1940–1949 | 1.0% |
| 1939 or earlier | 7.2% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.6% |
| 1 bedroom | 6.7% |
| 2 bedrooms | 28.4% |
| 3 bedrooms | 50.7% |
| 4 bedrooms | 10.4% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 2.2% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.8% |
| 1 vehicle | 17.3% |
| 2 vehicles | 29.7% |
| 3 or more | 47.3% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 14.2% |
| Electricity | 67.0% |
| Propane / LP gas | 13.6% |
| Wood | 5.0% |
| No fuel used | 0.1% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 2,177 | 53.4% |
| Cohabiting couple | 424 | 10.4% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 842 | 20.6% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 635 | 15.6% |
| Households with children under 18 | 1,381 | 33.9% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 1,341 | 32.9% |
| Average household size | 2.50 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 31.4% | 21.8% |
| Married | 52.0% | 56.5% |
| Separated | 1.1% | 1.8% |
| Widowed | 4.4% | 12.2% |
| Divorced | 11.1% | 7.8% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
6.7%
Some HS, no diploma
14.4%
HS graduate
39.7%
Some college, no degree
21.1%
Associate's degree
5.6%
Bachelor's degree
8.3%
Graduate / professional
4.2%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 78.9% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 12.5% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 61 | 3.4% |
| Kindergarten | 111 | 6.2% |
| Elementary school | 795 | 44.6% |
| High school | 526 | 29.5% |
| College / grad school | 291 | 16.3% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Manufacturing
21.2%
Education & healthcare
20.6%
Construction
9.2%
Professional & management
9.0%
Finance & real estate
7.6%
Retail trade
7.2%
Other services
7.1%
Transportation & utilities
7.0%
Public administration
5.6%
Arts, food & hospitality
3.4%
Agriculture & mining
1.2%
Wholesale trade
0.5%
Information
0.2%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 21.1% |
| Service | 19.5% |
| Sales & office | 17.3% |
| Natural resources & construction | 14.2% |
| Production & transportation | 27.9% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 74.4% |
| Government | 19.5% |
| Self-employed | 6.1% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 80.3% |
| Carpool | 7.2% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 0.7% |
| Other means | 2.4% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 36.8 |
Poverty
All people
12.7%
Under 18 years
18.1%
18 and over
11.5%
Married-couple families
3.6%
Female-led households
32.7%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 38.5% |
| Retirement income | 24.3% |
| Supplemental Security | 10.3% |
| Cash public assistance | 3.8% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 13.9% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 38.9% |
| High cholesterol | 37.1% |
| Heart disease | 7.7% |
| Stroke | 3.6% |
| Asthma | 10.7% |
| Arthritis | 30.9% |
| Kidney disease | 3.1% |
| Pulmonary disease | 10.1% |
| Cancer | 7.0% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 14.5% |
| No physical activity | 27.2% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 34.9% |
| Fair or poor health | 18.2% |
| Poor mental health | 17.9% |
| Poor physical health | 13.0% |
| No health insurance | 17.3% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 73.6% |
| Visited dentist | 52.8% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.5% |
| Teeth loss | 19.8% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 615 | 7.5% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 23.6% |
| Under 18 | 3.2% |
| 18–64 years | 23.2% |
| 65 and over | 45.5% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 63.2% |
| Public insurance | 43.4% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 2.7% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 9,598 | 94.3% |
| Spanish | 20 | 0.2% |
| Other Indo-European | 20 | 0.2% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 10,118 | 99.4% |
| Born in same state | 10,085 | 99.1% |
| Born in different state | 7,421 | 72.9% |
| Foreign born | 33 | 0.3% |
| Naturalized citizen | 62 | 0.6% |
| Not a US citizen | 12 | 19.4% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 1,819 | 17.9% |
| French | 1,189 | 11.7% |
| Italian | 1,070 | 10.5% |
| German | 51 | 0.5% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 33 | 0.3% |
| English | 24 | 0.2% |
| Dutch | 5 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 40.1% |
| Internet access | 87.1% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions
What is the ZIP code for Whitwell, TN?
Whitwell, TN has one ZIP code: 37397.
What is the main ZIP code for Whitwell, TN?
The primary ZIP code for Whitwell, TN is 37397. The city uses area code 423 for phone service.
What county is Whitwell, TN in?
Whitwell is located in Sequatchie County, Tennessee.
How many ZIP codes are in Whitwell, TN?
Whitwell, TN has 1 ZIP code.
What is the ZIP code for downtown Whitwell in Sequatchie County?
Downtown Whitwell is located in ZIP code 37397, which serves as the primary commercial and civic center of this small Sequatchie County community.
What ZIP code should I use for mailing addresses in Whitwell, Tennessee?
All mailing addresses in Whitwell, Tennessee use the ZIP code 37397, as it is the only ZIP code assigned to this municipality.