Zip code 37381: Spring City, Tennessee

Q: What city is zip code 37381?

37381 is assigned to Spring City, Tennessee. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 37381 in?

37381 is mostly in Rhea County, but it extends into 1 other county.

Q: What is the population of 37381?

About 10,711 people live in 37381, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 37381?

The median household income in 37381 is $56,869.

Q: What zip codes are near 37381?

The closest zip codes to 37381 are 37337, 37332, 37880, 37322, 37321.

Residential delivery areaRhea CountyEastern Time

Population

10,711

Median household income

$57K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$230K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$817/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

47.6

U.S. 38.9

Land area

136 sq mi

79 people/sq mi

Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.

About 37381

37381 is a small-town zip code in Spring City, Tennessee (Rhea County), covering 136 sq mi of land. About 10,711 people live here, or 79 per square mile. The median resident is 47.6 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $56,869 a year, 30% below the national median of $80,734. 18.8% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $230,100, or 4.0 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes about as affordable as the national average for local earners. 80% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $817 a month.

18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 36.5 minutes each way, and 8% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in production and manufacturing; construction and repair; and transportation and moving goods. 16% of them are self-employed (U.S.: 10%).

How 37381 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Average commute36.5 min
94th
WeaknessU.S. 26.4 min · TN 25.7 min76th of 597 in TN
Median age47.6
92nd
U.S. 38.9 · TN 38.9141st of 608 in TN
Housing vacancy18.4%
92nd
U.S. 10.1% · TN 10.2%145th of 602 in TN
Self-employed workers15.7%
92nd
U.S. 10% · TN 9.8%82nd of 607 in TN
Veterans10.6%
91st
U.S. 6.2% · TN 7.3%89th of 607 in TN
Government workers19.8%
84th
U.S. 14.5% · TN 13.7%112th of 607 in TN
Poverty rate18.8%
82nd
WeaknessU.S. 12.5% · TN 13.8%167th of 600 in TN
Homeownership rate80.3%
79th
U.S. 65.2% · TN 66.9%256th of 600 in TN
Rent-burdened renters58%
77th
U.S. 51.1% · TN 48.8%99th of 584 in TN
Residents 65 and older20.4%
76th
U.S. 17.2% · TN 17.1%251st of 608 in TN
Uninsured rate9.8%
70th
U.S. 8.4% · TN 10%276th of 607 in TN
Income inequality (Gini)0.422
38th
U.S. 0.483 · TN 0.476350th of 600 in TN
Residents under 1820.4%
35th
U.S. 22% · TN 22.2%325th of 608 in TN
Median home value$230,100
28th
U.S. $332,700 · TN $286,700256th of 590 in TN
Unemployment rate3.6%
26th
U.S. 5.2% · TN 4.7%343rd of 607 in TN
Work from home7.9%
21st
U.S. 15.1% · TN 12.9%347th of 608 in TN
Broadband access87.1%
19th
WeaknessU.S. 91% · TN 89.2%284th of 600 in TN
Population10,711
17th
U.S. 334,922,499 · TN 7,066,383197th of 608 in TN
Per capita income$29,426
17th
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · TN $39,437409th of 608 in TN
Median household income$56,869
16th
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · TN $69,595365th of 590 in TN
Bachelor's degree or higher18.2%
16th
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · TN 31.1%323rd of 604 in TN
Median earnings per worker$37,642
16th
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · TN $45,229443rd of 606 in TN
Foreign-born residents2.3%
14th
U.S. 14.1% · TN 6.1%267th of 608 in TN
Healthcare workers6.8%
13th
U.S. 9.7% · TN 9.6%447th of 607 in TN
Population density79/sq mi
11th
U.S. 95/sq mi · TN 171/sq mi319th of 608 in TN
Diversity index18.2
11th
U.S. 61.4 · TN 46.4357th of 608 in TN
Median gross rent$817
8th
U.S. $1,413 · TN $1,189328th of 515 in TN
Tech workers0%
1st
U.S. 3.8% · TN 2.8%583rd of 607 in TN

Measure	37381	Rhea	TN	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in TN
Average commuteWeakness	36.5 min	29.5 min	25.7 min	26.4 min	94th	76th of 597
Median age	47.6	42	38.9	38.9	92nd	141st of 608
Housing vacancy	18.4%	12.8%	10.2%	10.1%	92nd	145th of 602
Self-employed workers	15.7%	9%	9.8%	10%	92nd	82nd of 607
Veterans	10.6%	9.2%	7.3%	6.2%	91st	89th of 607
Government workers	19.8%	15.1%	13.7%	14.5%	84th	112th of 607
Poverty rateWeakness	18.8%	15.9%	13.8%	12.5%	82nd	167th of 600
Homeownership rate	80.3%	71.5%	66.9%	65.2%	79th	256th of 600
Rent-burdened renters	58%	41.5%	48.8%	51.1%	77th	99th of 584
Residents 65 and older	20.4%	19.8%	17.1%	17.2%	76th	251st of 608
Uninsured rate	9.8%	12.9%	10%	8.4%	70th	276th of 607
Income inequality (Gini)	0.422	0.470	0.476	0.483	38th	350th of 600
Residents under 18	20.4%	21.2%	22.2%	22%	35th	325th of 608
Median home value	$230,100	$206,000	$286,700	$332,700	28th	256th of 590
Unemployment rate	3.6%	5.8%	4.7%	5.2%	26th	343rd of 607
Work from home	7.9%	6.5%	12.9%	15.1%	21st	347th of 608
Broadband accessWeakness	87.1%	88.7%	89.2%	91%	19th	284th of 600
Population	10,711	33,992	7,066,383	334,922,499	17th	197th of 608
Per capita incomeWeakness	$29,426	$30,273	$39,437	$44,673	17th	409th of 608
Median household incomeWeakness	$56,869	$55,033	$69,595	$80,734	16th	365th of 590
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	18.2%	18.6%	31.1%	35.7%	16th	323rd of 604
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$37,642	$40,009	$45,229	$49,666	16th	443rd of 606
Foreign-born residents	2.3%	2.7%	6.1%	14.1%	14th	267th of 608
Healthcare workers	6.8%	7%	9.6%	9.7%	13th	447th of 607
Population density	79/sq mi	108/sq mi	171/sq mi	95/sq mi	11th	319th of 608
Diversity index	18.2	23.4	46.4	61.4	11th	357th of 608
Median gross rent	$817	$839	$1,189	$1,413	8th	328th of 515
Tech workers	0%	0%	2.8%	3.8%	1st	583rd of 607

The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.

People

Age

Under 5

16%

5–17

18–24

25–34

10%

35–44

15%

45–54

18%

55–64

14%

65–74

75+

Median age

47.6

Under 18

20.4%

65 and over

20.4%

Race and ethnicity

White90%
Black2%
Hispanic6%
Asian0%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0.1%
Multiracial2%

Diversity index

18.2

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

2.3%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

58.4%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

97%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

0.3%

Households

Households: 4,124
Average household size: 2.6
Family households: 66.6%
Married couples: 51.9%
Living alone: 25.8%
Veterans (of adults): 10.6%
Male / female: 50% / 50%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

21%

$25–50k

22%

$50–75k

18%

$75–100k

13%

$100–150k

12%

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

37381

$56,869

Rhea Co.

$55,033

Tennessee

$69,595

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$29,426

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

18.8%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

12.8%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.422

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

37381

$230,100

Rhea Co.

$206,000

Tennessee

$286,700

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

37381

$817

Rhea Co.

$839

Tennessee

$1,189

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

71%

2–4 units

5–19 units

0.5%

20+ units

Mobile home

24%

Boat, RV, van

0.9%

Housing units: 5,052
Owner-occupied: 80.3%
Vacant: 18.4%
Median year built: 1991
Median rooms: 6
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 58%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 38.8%
Home value to income: 4.0× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

75%

Carpooled

14%

Transit

Walked

0.7%

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

0.7%

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

11%

10–19

15%

20–29

11%

30–44

29%

45–59

60+

25%

Average commute

36.5 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

3.6%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

47.5%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Production

15%

Construction and repair

13%

Transportation and moving

12%

Office and admin

10%

Management

Sales

Cleaning and personal care

Healthcare

Education

Engineering and science

Business and finance

Legal and social services

Police and fire

Arts, media and sports

Food service

0.7%

Farming, fishing and forestry

0.4%

Computer and math

Industries

Manufacturing

21%

Retail

15%

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

13%

Construction

10%

Education

Health care and social assistance

Other services

Public administration

Professional and technical services

Admin, support and management

Agriculture and mining

Restaurants and hotels

Finance, insurance and real estate

Arts and recreation

Information

0.9%

Wholesale

0.7%

Median earnings per worker

$37,642

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

15.7%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

19.8%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

4.6%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	37381	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$57,604	$74,888
Service	$17,000	$26,804
Sales and office	$35,899	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$34,875	$49,199
Production and transportation	$35,775	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

19%

High school

38%

Some college

18%

Associate's

Bachelor's

13%

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 80.5%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 18.2%
Graduate or professional degree: 4.7%
Households with broadband: 87.1%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 43.3%
No internet access: 11.5%
Without health insurance: 9.8%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Spring City
State: Tennessee
County: Rhea County
Center point: 35.6870° N, 84.8774° W
Land area: 136 sq mi
Water area: 14 sq mi
Time zone: Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

37381 spans 2 counties

Rhea County80% of land
Bledsoe County20% of land

Cities and towns within this zip

Spring City2% of zip

Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.

Zip codes near 37381

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
37337	Grandview, TN	7.1 mi	1,241	$48,359	$184,900
37332	Evensville, TN	7.2 mi	1,724	$59,479	$188,000
37880	Ten Mile, TN	12 mi	3,599	$65,208	$215,900
37322	Decatur, TN	13 mi	9,101	$57,929	$171,300
37321	Dayton, TN	15 mi	21,084	$54,684	$192,700
38555	Crossville, TN	15 mi	21,584	$56,818	$236,300
37854	Rockwood, TN	17 mi	12,478	$55,856	$177,500
38572	Crossville, TN	18 mi	12,083	$56,609	$223,900
37826	Niota, TN	18 mi	3,449	$63,431	$213,900
37723	Crab Orchard, TN	20 mi	1,420	$60,526	$167,700
37367	Pikeville, TN	20 mi	11,169	$55,154	$190,600
37303	Athens, TN	22 mi	25,688	$62,078	$232,100

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Questions about 37381

What city is zip code 37381?

37381 is assigned to Spring City, Tennessee. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 37381 in?

37381 is mostly in Rhea County, but it extends into 1 other county.

What is the population of 37381?

About 10,711 people live in 37381, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 37381 in?

37381 is in Eastern Time.

What is the median household income in 37381?

The median household income in 37381 is $56,869.

What zip codes are near 37381?

The closest zip codes to 37381 are 37337, 37332, 37880, 37322, 37321.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 37381, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.