Zip code 37726: Deer Lodge, Tennessee

Q: What city is zip code 37726?

37726 is assigned to Deer Lodge, Tennessee. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 37726 in?

37726 is mostly in Morgan County, but it extends into 1 other county.

Q: What is the population of 37726?

About 2,556 people live in 37726, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 37726?

The median household income in 37726 is $66,875.

Q: What zip codes are near 37726?

The closest zip codes to 37726 are 37872, 37770, 38553, 38565, 38558.

Residential delivery areaMorgan CountyEastern Time

Population

2,556

Median household income

$67K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$178K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$628/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

28.6

U.S. 38.9

Land area

91 sq mi

28 people/sq mi

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

About 37726

37726 is a rural zip code in Deer Lodge, Tennessee (Morgan County), covering 91 sq mi of land. About 2,556 people live here, or 28 per square mile. The median resident is 28.6 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $66,875 a year, 17% below the national median of $80,734. 10.7% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $178,000, or 2.7 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 86% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $628 a month.

9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 42.6 minutes each way, and 3% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in management; construction and repair; and education. 27% of them are self-employed (U.S.: 10%). 20% of households speak a language other than English at home, most often another Indo-European language such as French, German, Russian or Hindi.

How 37726 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Residents under 1833.3%
99th
U.S. 22% · TN 22.2%15th of 608 in TN
Self-employed workers26.8%
99th
U.S. 10% · TN 9.8%13th of 607 in TN
Average commute42.6 min
98th
WeaknessU.S. 26.4 min · TN 25.7 min17th of 597 in TN
Uninsured rate26.3%
98th
WeaknessU.S. 8.4% · TN 10%12th of 607 in TN
Homeownership rate85.6%
90th
StrengthU.S. 65.2% · TN 66.9%148th of 600 in TN
Housing vacancy14.1%
85th
U.S. 10.1% · TN 10.2%216th of 602 in TN
Unemployment rate6.3%
72nd
U.S. 5.2% · TN 4.7%167th of 607 in TN
Veterans7.3%
70th
U.S. 6.2% · TN 7.3%306th of 607 in TN
Income inequality (Gini)0.461
70th
U.S. 0.483 · TN 0.476171st of 600 in TN
Residents 65 and older18.9%
67th
U.S. 17.2% · TN 17.1%314th of 608 in TN
Poverty rate10.7%
49th
U.S. 12.5% · TN 13.8%403rd of 600 in TN
Median earnings per worker$46,599
45th
U.S. $49,666 · TN $45,229186th of 606 in TN
Median household income$66,875
31st
U.S. $80,734 · TN $69,595229th of 590 in TN
Healthcare workers7.9%
26th
U.S. 9.7% · TN 9.6%397th of 607 in TN
Per capita income$30,096
19th
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · TN $39,437382nd of 608 in TN
Median home value$178,000
17th
U.S. $332,700 · TN $286,700382nd of 590 in TN
Tech workers1.1%
15th
U.S. 3.8% · TN 2.8%345th of 607 in TN
Government workers8.4%
9th
U.S. 14.5% · TN 13.7%533rd of 607 in TN
Foreign-born residents0.9%
5th
U.S. 14.1% · TN 6.1%414th of 608 in TN
Population2,556
4th
U.S. 334,922,499 · TN 7,066,383408th of 608 in TN
Population density28/sq mi
4th
U.S. 95/sq mi · TN 171/sq mi516th of 608 in TN
Median age28.6
3rd
U.S. 38.9 · TN 38.9591st of 608 in TN
Work from home3.3%
3rd
U.S. 15.1% · TN 12.9%529th of 608 in TN
Broadband access77.2%
3rd
WeaknessU.S. 91% · TN 89.2%526th of 600 in TN
Median gross rent$628
2nd
U.S. $1,413 · TN $1,189477th of 515 in TN
Bachelor's degree or higher8.8%
2nd
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · TN 31.1%561st of 604 in TN
Rent-burdened renters18%
2nd
StrengthU.S. 51.1% · TN 48.8%506th of 584 in TN
Diversity index3.8
1st
U.S. 61.4 · TN 46.4578th of 608 in TN

Measure	37726	Morgan	TN	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in TN
Residents under 18	33.3%	18.9%	22.2%	22%	99th	15th of 608
Self-employed workers	26.8%	6.3%	9.8%	10%	99th	13th of 607
Average commuteWeakness	42.6 min	35.5 min	25.7 min	26.4 min	98th	17th of 597
Uninsured rateWeakness	26.3%	10.5%	10%	8.4%	98th	12th of 607
Homeownership rateStrength	85.6%	84.9%	66.9%	65.2%	90th	148th of 600
Housing vacancy	14.1%	16.1%	10.2%	10.1%	85th	216th of 602
Unemployment rate	6.3%	5.1%	4.7%	5.2%	72nd	167th of 607
Veterans	7.3%	8.7%	7.3%	6.2%	70th	306th of 607
Income inequality (Gini)	0.461	0.468	0.476	0.483	70th	171st of 600
Residents 65 and older	18.9%	18.8%	17.1%	17.2%	67th	314th of 608
Poverty rate	10.7%	15.1%	13.8%	12.5%	49th	403rd of 600
Median earnings per worker	$46,599	$45,596	$45,229	$49,666	45th	186th of 606
Median household income	$66,875	$65,954	$69,595	$80,734	31st	229th of 590
Healthcare workers	7.9%	13.5%	9.6%	9.7%	26th	397th of 607
Per capita incomeWeakness	$30,096	$32,330	$39,437	$44,673	19th	382nd of 608
Median home value	$178,000	$166,300	$286,700	$332,700	17th	382nd of 590
Tech workers	1.1%	0.6%	2.8%	3.8%	15th	345th of 607
Government workers	8.4%	22.5%	13.7%	14.5%	9th	533rd of 607
Foreign-born residents	0.9%	1%	6.1%	14.1%	5th	414th of 608
Population	2,556	21,361	7,066,383	334,922,499	4th	408th of 608
Population density	28/sq mi	41/sq mi	171/sq mi	95/sq mi	4th	516th of 608
Median age	28.6	42.3	38.9	38.9	3rd	591st of 608
Work from home	3.3%	6.5%	12.9%	15.1%	3rd	529th of 608
Broadband accessWeakness	77.2%	86.9%	89.2%	91%	3rd	526th of 600
Median gross rent	$628	$770	$1,189	$1,413	2nd	477th of 515
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	8.8%	13.6%	31.1%	35.7%	2nd	561st of 604
Rent-burdened rentersStrength	18%	44.3%	48.8%	51.1%	2nd	506th of 584
Diversity index	3.8	16.3	46.4	61.4	1st	578th of 608

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

24%

5–17

18–24

17%

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–64

13%

65–74

75+

Median age

28.6

Under 18

33.3%

65 and over

18.9%

Race and ethnicity

White98%
Black0.1%
Hispanic0%
Asian0%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial2%

Diversity index

3.8

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

0.9%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

58.8%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

80%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

20%

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 779
Average household size: 3.3
Family households: 64.7%
Married couples: 51.1%
Living alone: 34.3%
Veterans (of adults): 7.3%
Male / female: 51% / 49%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

23%

$25–50k

15%

$50–75k

25%

$75–100k

19%

$100–150k

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

37726

$66,875

Morgan Co.

$65,954

Tennessee

$69,595

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$30,096

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

10.7%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

14%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.461

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

37726

$178,000

Morgan Co.

$166,300

Tennessee

$286,700

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

37726

$628

Morgan Co.

$770

Tennessee

$1,189

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

68%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

25%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 907
Owner-occupied: 85.6%
Vacant: 14.1%
Median year built: 1996
Median rooms: 5.6
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 18%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 0%
Home value to income: 2.7× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

66%

Carpooled

28%

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

14%

10–19

13%

20–29

16%

30–44

18%

45–59

22%

60+

17%

Average commute

42.6 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

6.3%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

46.9%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Management

41%

Construction and repair

14%

Education

12%

Office and admin

10%

Healthcare

Sales

Transportation and moving

Farming, fishing and forestry

Computer and math

Engineering and science

Police and fire

0.8%

Business and finance

Legal and social services

Arts, media and sports

Food service

Cleaning and personal care

Production

Industries

Agriculture and mining

18%

Finance, insurance and real estate

15%

Construction

14%

Manufacturing

13%

Education

11%

Health care and social assistance

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Retail

Professional and technical services

Public administration

Information

Restaurants and hotels

Admin, support and management

Other services

Wholesale

Arts and recreation

Median earnings per worker

$46,599

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

26.8%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

8.4%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

8.3%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	37726	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$50,851	$74,888
Service	—	$26,804
Sales and office	$19,500	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$66,250	$49,199
Production and transportation	—	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

24%

High school

47%

Some college

15%

Associate's

Bachelor's

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 76.1%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 8.8%
Graduate or professional degree: 2.6%
Households with broadband: 77.2%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 48.4%
No internet access: 22.8%
Without health insurance: 26.3%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Deer Lodge
State: Tennessee
County: Morgan County
Center point: 36.1881° N, 84.8103° W
Land area: 91 sq mi
Water area: under 0.1 sq mi
Time zone: Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

37726 spans 2 counties

Morgan County88% of land
Fentress County12% of land

Zip codes near 37726

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
37872	Sunbright, TN	9.1 mi	2,346	$58,906	$144,600
37770	Lancing, TN	9.7 mi	2,756	$47,835	$127,200
38553	Clarkrange, TN	11 mi	2,521	$63,500	$174,800
38565	Grimsley, TN	12 mi	1,205	$51,635	$196,600
38558	Crossville, TN	13 mi	9,472	$72,819	$357,700
37733	Rugby, TN	13 mi	0	—	—
37887	Wartburg, TN	14 mi	6,555	$65,137	$187,900
37732	Elgin, TN	14 mi	0	—	—
38571	Crossville, TN	15 mi	14,678	$58,498	$227,300
38504	Allardt, TN	15 mi	689	$43,542	$162,500
37723	Crab Orchard, TN	15 mi	1,420	$60,526	$167,700
37852	Robbins, TN	16 mi	2,733	$36,639	$118,200

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Questions about 37726

What city is zip code 37726?

37726 is assigned to Deer Lodge, Tennessee. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 37726 in?

37726 is mostly in Morgan County, but it extends into 1 other county.

What is the population of 37726?

About 2,556 people live in 37726, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 37726 in?

37726 is in Eastern Time.

What is the median household income in 37726?

The median household income in 37726 is $66,875.

What zip codes are near 37726?

The closest zip codes to 37726 are 37872, 37770, 38553, 38565, 38558.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 37726, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.