Zip code 37663: Kingsport, Tennessee
Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.
About 37663
37663 is a suburban zip code in Kingsport, Tennessee (Sullivan County), covering 26 sq mi of land. About 14,230 people live here, or 553 per square mile. The median resident is 47.1 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.
The median household earns $76,007 a year, close to the national median of $80,734. 7.7% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $238,900, or 3.1 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 82% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $940 a month.
35% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 20.9 minutes each way, and 14% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in office and administrative support; healthcare; and sales.
How 37663 compares
- Median age47.191stU.S. 38.9 · TN 38.9150th of 608 in TN
- Veterans9.4%87thU.S. 6.2% · TN 7.3%144th of 607 in TN
- 87thU.S. 17.2% · TN 17.1%140th of 608 in TN
- Healthcare workers12.6%86thU.S. 9.7% · TN 9.6%125th of 607 in TN
- Homeownership rate81.9%83rdStrengthU.S. 65.2% · TN 66.9%216th of 600 in TN
- 56thU.S. 35.7% · TN 31.1%98th of 604 in TN
- Median earnings per worker$50,09156thU.S. $49,666 · TN $45,229128th of 606 in TN
- Work from home13.7%55thU.S. 15.1% · TN 12.9%133rd of 608 in TN
- Per capita income$41,38054thU.S. $44,673 · TN $39,437140th of 608 in TN
- 51stU.S. 5.2% · TN 4.7%244th of 607 in TN
- Median household income$76,00745thU.S. $80,734 · TN $69,595157th of 590 in TN
- Government workers12.6%41stU.S. 14.5% · TN 13.7%379th of 607 in TN
- Uninsured rate5.6%39thU.S. 8.4% · TN 10%495th of 607 in TN
- 39thU.S. 0.483 · TN 0.476348th of 600 in TN
- Broadband access90.1%35thU.S. 91% · TN 89.2%191st of 600 in TN
- Population density553/sq mi34thU.S. 95/sq mi · TN 171/sq mi125th of 608 in TN
- Housing vacancy4.9%32ndU.S. 10.1% · TN 10.2%540th of 602 in TN
- Median home value$238,90030thU.S. $332,700 · TN $286,700240th of 590 in TN
- Poverty rate7.7%30thU.S. 12.5% · TN 13.8%477th of 600 in TN
- Tech workers1.6%25thU.S. 3.8% · TN 2.8%271st of 607 in TN
- Population14,23021stU.S. 334,922,499 · TN 7,066,383172nd of 608 in TN
- Residents under 1817.9%18thU.S. 22% · TN 22.2%440th of 608 in TN
- 17thU.S. $1,413 · TN $1,189235th of 515 in TN
- Average commute20.9 min17thStrengthU.S. 26.4 min · TN 25.7 min518th of 597 in TN
- 17thU.S. 14.1% · TN 6.1%230th of 608 in TN
- 15thU.S. 10% · TN 9.8%485th of 607 in TN
- Diversity index13.77thU.S. 61.4 · TN 46.4436th of 608 in TN
- 3rdStrengthU.S. 51.1% · TN 48.8%470th of 584 in TN
| Measure | 37663 | Sullivan | TN | U.S. | National percentile | Rank in TN |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 47.1 | 45 | 38.9 | 38.9 | 150th of 608 | |
| Veterans | 9.4% | 8.1% | 7.3% | 6.2% | 144th of 607 | |
| Residents 65 and older | 23.1% | 22.2% | 17.1% | 17.2% | 140th of 608 | |
| Healthcare workers | 12.6% | 12% | 9.6% | 9.7% | 125th of 607 | |
| Homeownership rateStrength | 81.9% | 72.1% | 66.9% | 65.2% | 216th of 600 | |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 34.9% | 26.8% | 31.1% | 35.7% | 98th of 604 | |
| Median earnings per worker | $50,091 | $41,617 | $45,229 | $49,666 | 128th of 606 | |
| Work from home | 13.7% | 10.6% | 12.9% | 15.1% | 133rd of 608 | |
| Per capita income | $41,380 | $35,877 | $39,437 | $44,673 | 140th of 608 | |
| Unemployment rate | 4.9% | 5.4% | 4.7% | 5.2% | 244th of 607 | |
| Median household income | $76,007 | $58,807 | $69,595 | $80,734 | 157th of 590 | |
| Government workers | 12.6% | 11.9% | 13.7% | 14.5% | 379th of 607 | |
| Uninsured rate | 5.6% | 8.9% | 10% | 8.4% | 495th of 607 | |
| Income inequality (Gini) | 0.422 | 0.467 | 0.476 | 0.483 | 348th of 600 | |
| Broadband access | 90.1% | 88.1% | 89.2% | 91% | 191st of 600 | |
| Population density | 553/sq mi | 388/sq mi | 171/sq mi | 95/sq mi | 125th of 608 | |
| Housing vacancy | 4.9% | 9.7% | 10.2% | 10.1% | 540th of 602 | |
| Median home value | $238,900 | $213,300 | $286,700 | $332,700 | 240th of 590 | |
| Poverty rate | 7.7% | 15.4% | 13.8% | 12.5% | 477th of 600 | |
| Tech workers | 1.6% | 2.3% | 2.8% | 3.8% | 271st of 607 | |
| Population | 14,230 | 160,624 | 7,066,383 | 334,922,499 | 172nd of 608 | |
| Residents under 18 | 17.9% | 19.1% | 22.2% | 22% | 440th of 608 | |
| Median gross rent | $940 | $889 | $1,189 | $1,413 | 235th of 515 | |
| Average commuteStrength | 20.9 min | 21.9 min | 25.7 min | 26.4 min | 518th of 597 | |
| Foreign-born residents | 2.8% | 1.9% | 6.1% | 14.1% | 230th of 608 | |
| Self-employed workers | 6.6% | 9.6% | 9.8% | 10% | 485th of 607 | |
| Diversity index | 13.7 | 15.9 | 46.4 | 61.4 | 436th of 608 | |
| Rent-burdened rentersStrength | 24.9% | 43.9% | 48.8% | 51.1% | 470th of 584 |
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
Race and ethnicity
- White93%
- Black0.5%
- Hispanic2%
- Asian2%
- Native American0.0%
- Pacific Islander0%
- Other0.7%
- Multiracial3%
Language spoken at home (households)
Households
- Households
- 6,268
- Average household size
- 2.3
- Family households
- 60.7%
- Married couples
- 52%
- Living alone
- 34.6%
- Veterans (of adults)
- 9.4%
- Male / female
- 51% / 49%
Income and poverty
Household income distribution
Median household income
Housing
Median home value
Median gross rent
Types of housing
- Housing units
- 6,589
- Owner-occupied
- 81.9%
- Vacant
- 4.9%
- Median year built
- 1977
- Median rooms
- 6.6
- Renters paying 30%+ of income
- 24.9%
- Renters paying 50%+ of income
- 17.5%
- Home value to income
- 3.1× (U.S. 4.1×)
Work and commute
How people get to work
Commute time (one way)
Jobs and careers
Occupations
Industries
Median earnings by type of work
| Type of work | 37663 | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Management, business, science and arts | $69,077 | $74,888 |
| Service | $17,368 | $26,804 |
| Sales and office | $43,470 | $40,476 |
| Construction and maintenance | $63,814 | $49,199 |
| Production and transportation | $44,620 | $39,989 |
Education, internet and health coverage
Highest education (adults 25+)
- High school graduate or higher
- 95.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 34.9%
- Graduate or professional degree
- 12.7%
- Households with broadband
- 90.1%
- Cable, fiber or DSL
- 73.5%
- No internet access
- 6%
- Without health insurance
- 5.6%
- Limited-English households
- 0.2%
Geography
- City (USPS)
- Kingsport
- State
- Tennessee
- County
- Sullivan County
- Center point
- 36.4630° N, 82.4887° W
- Land area
- 26 sq mi
- Water area
- 1 sq mi
- Time zone
- Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
- Zip type
- Residential delivery area
37663 spans 2 counties
- Sullivan County95% of land
- Washington County5% of land
Cities and towns within this zip
- Kingsport25% of zip
- Colonial Heights (unincorporated)14% of zip
- Spurgeon (unincorporated)9% of zip
Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.
Zip codes near 37663
| Zip | City | Distance | IncomeMedian income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 37664 | Kingsport, TN | 3.3 mi | $63,653 |
| 37615 | Johnson City, TN | 4.9 mi | $77,525 |
| 37660 | Kingsport, TN | 6.4 mi | $49,191 |
| 37662 | Kingsport, TN · PO box | 7.2 mi | — |
| 37669 | Kingsport, TN · PO box | 7.2 mi | — |
| 37686 | Piney Flats, TN | 7.9 mi | $84,264 |
| 37617 | Blountville, TN | 8 mi | $64,764 |
| 37656 | Fall Branch, TN | 9 mi | $63,617 |
| 37665 | Kingsport, TN | 9.3 mi | $50,991 |
| 37699 | Piney Flats, TN · PO box | 11 mi | — |
| 24290 | Weber City, VA | 11 mi | $60,923 |
| 37605 | Johnson City, TN · PO box | 12 mi | — |
Zip codes like 37663 elsewhere
Questions about 37663
What city is zip code 37663?
37663 is assigned to Kingsport, Tennessee. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.
What county is 37663 in?
37663 is mostly in Sullivan County, but it extends into 1 other county.
What is the population of 37663?
About 14,230 people live in 37663, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
What time zone is 37663 in?
37663 is in Eastern Time.
What is the median household income in 37663?
The median household income in 37663 is $76,007.
What zip codes are near 37663?
The closest zip codes to 37663 are 37664, 37615, 37660, 37662, 37669.
Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 37663, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.