Zip code 37731: Eidson, Tennessee
Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.
About 37731
37731 is a rural zip code in Eidson, Tennessee (Hawkins County), covering 50 sq mi of land. About 564 people live here, or 11 per square mile. The median resident is 36.2 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.
The median household earns $53,105 a year, 34% below the national median of $80,734. 20.7% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). 85% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners.
12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 28.9 minutes each way, and 5% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in production and manufacturing; computer and math (tech); and education.
How 37731 compares
- Tech workers14.7%99thU.S. 3.8% · TN 2.8%4th of 607 in TN
- Housing vacancy28.8%97thU.S. 10.1% · TN 10.2%44th of 602 in TN
- Veterans10.6%91stU.S. 6.2% · TN 7.3%87th of 607 in TN
- Homeownership rate85.1%89thStrengthU.S. 65.2% · TN 66.9%152nd of 600 in TN
- 88thU.S. 17.2% · TN 17.1%128th of 608 in TN
- Poverty rate20.7%86thWeaknessU.S. 12.5% · TN 13.8%124th of 600 in TN
- Residents under 1826.4%83rdU.S. 22% · TN 22.2%67th of 608 in TN
- Uninsured rate10.5%73rdU.S. 8.4% · TN 10%238th of 607 in TN
- Average commute28.9 min68thU.S. 26.4 min · TN 25.7 min268th of 597 in TN
- Median earnings per worker$53,71065thU.S. $49,666 · TN $45,22979th of 606 in TN
- Median age36.229thU.S. 38.9 · TN 38.9508th of 608 in TN
- Median household income$53,10512thWeaknessU.S. $80,734 · TN $69,595418th of 590 in TN
- Per capita income$26,57211thWeaknessU.S. $44,673 · TN $39,437479th of 608 in TN
- 9thU.S. 10% · TN 9.8%511th of 607 in TN
- Work from home4.7%7thU.S. 15.1% · TN 12.9%474th of 608 in TN
- 5thWeaknessU.S. 35.7% · TN 31.1%487th of 604 in TN
- Population5641stU.S. 334,922,499 · TN 7,066,383566th of 608 in TN
- Population density11/sq mi1stU.S. 95/sq mi · TN 171/sq mi597th of 608 in TN
- 1stStrengthU.S. 5.2% · TN 4.7%581st of 607 in TN
- 1stU.S. 61.4 · TN 46.4604th of 608 in TN
- Broadband access54.2%1stWeaknessU.S. 91% · TN 89.2%594th of 600 in TN
- 1stU.S. 14.1% · TN 6.1%563rd of 608 in TN
- 1stU.S. 9.7% · TN 9.6%575th of 607 in TN
- 1stU.S. 14.5% · TN 13.7%585th of 607 in TN
- 1stStrengthU.S. 0.483 · TN 0.476577th of 600 in TN
| Measure | 37731 | Hawkins | TN | U.S. | National percentile | Rank in TN |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tech workers | 14.7% | 1.8% | 2.8% | 3.8% | 4th of 607 | |
| Housing vacancy | 28.8% | 14.1% | 10.2% | 10.1% | 44th of 602 | |
| Veterans | 10.6% | 8.2% | 7.3% | 6.2% | 87th of 607 | |
| Homeownership rateStrength | 85.1% | 80.1% | 66.9% | 65.2% | 152nd of 600 | |
| Residents 65 and older | 23.4% | 21.8% | 17.1% | 17.2% | 128th of 608 | |
| Poverty rateWeakness | 20.7% | 15.2% | 13.8% | 12.5% | 124th of 600 | |
| Residents under 18 | 26.4% | 19.2% | 22.2% | 22% | 67th of 608 | |
| Uninsured rate | 10.5% | 9.6% | 10% | 8.4% | 238th of 607 | |
| Average commute | 28.9 min | 27.7 min | 25.7 min | 26.4 min | 268th of 597 | |
| Median earnings per worker | $53,710 | $40,688 | $45,229 | $49,666 | 79th of 606 | |
| Median age | 36.2 | 46 | 38.9 | 38.9 | 508th of 608 | |
| Median household incomeWeakness | $53,105 | $56,936 | $69,595 | $80,734 | 418th of 590 | |
| Per capita incomeWeakness | $26,572 | $30,267 | $39,437 | $44,673 | 479th of 608 | |
| Self-employed workers | 5.9% | 10.1% | 9.8% | 10% | 511th of 607 | |
| Work from home | 4.7% | 11.3% | 12.9% | 15.1% | 474th of 608 | |
| Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness | 12.3% | 16.2% | 31.1% | 35.7% | 487th of 604 | |
| Population | 564 | 57,964 | 7,066,383 | 334,922,499 | 566th of 608 | |
| Population density | 11/sq mi | 119/sq mi | 171/sq mi | 95/sq mi | 597th of 608 | |
| Unemployment rateStrength | 0% | 7.3% | 4.7% | 5.2% | 581st of 607 | |
| Diversity index | 0 | 12.3 | 46.4 | 61.4 | 604th of 608 | |
| Broadband accessWeakness | 54.2% | 86.2% | 89.2% | 91% | 594th of 600 | |
| Foreign-born residents | 0% | 1% | 6.1% | 14.1% | 563rd of 608 | |
| Healthcare workers | 1.8% | 11.4% | 9.6% | 9.7% | 575th of 607 | |
| Government workers | 4.7% | 14.8% | 13.7% | 14.5% | 585th of 607 | |
| Income inequality (Gini)Strength | 0.321 | 0.432 | 0.476 | 0.483 | 577th of 600 |
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
- White100%
- Black0%
- Hispanic0%
- Asian0%
- Native American0%
- Pacific Islander0%
- Other0%
- Multiracial0%
Language spoken at home (households)
Households
- Households
- 275
- Average household size
- 2.1
- Family households
- 57.5%
- Married couples
- 24%
- Living alone
- 35.3%
- Veterans (of adults)
- 10.6%
- Male / female
- 57% / 43%
Income and poverty
Household income distribution
Median household income
Housing
Median home value
Median gross rent
Types of housing
- Housing units
- 386
- Owner-occupied
- 85.1%
- Vacant
- 28.8%
- Median year built
- 1994
- Median rooms
- 4.6
- Renters paying 30%+ of income
- —
- Renters paying 50%+ of income
- —
- Home value to income
- —
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 | 37731 | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Management, business, science and arts | $40,900 | $74,888 |
| Service | — | $26,804 |
| Sales and office | — | $40,476 |
| Construction and maintenance | — | $49,199 |
| Production and transportation | $70,246 | $39,989 |
Education, internet and health coverage
Highest education (adults 25+)
- High school graduate or higher
- 90.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 12.3%
- Graduate or professional degree
- 12.3%
- Households with broadband
- 54.2%
- Cable, fiber or DSL
- 29.5%
- No internet access
- 45.8%
- Without health insurance
- 10.5%
- Limited-English households
- 0%
Geography
- City (USPS)
- Eidson
- State
- Tennessee
- County
- Hawkins County
- Center point
- 36.5487° N, 83.0091° W
- Land area
- 50 sq mi
- Water area
- 0.7 sq mi
- Time zone
- Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
- Zip type
- Residential delivery area
37731 spans 2 counties
- Hawkins County51% of land
- Hancock County49% of land
Zip codes near 37731
| Zip | City | Distance | IncomeMedian income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 37765 | Kyles Ford, TN | 3.2 mi | $23,289 |
| 24221 | Blackwater, VA | 5.3 mi | $47,788 |
| 37873 | Surgoinsville, TN | 9.3 mi | $44,390 |
| 37857 | Rogersville, TN | 9.4 mi | $54,536 |
| 24263 | Jonesville, VA | 12 mi | $39,364 |
| 37869 | Sneedville, TN | 13 mi | $39,331 |
| 24277 | Pennington Gap, VA | 14 mi | $31,737 |
| 37642 | Church Hill, TN | 16 mi | $59,484 |
| 24244 | Duffield, VA | 16 mi | $40,423 |
| 24243 | Dryden, VA | 17 mi | $52,308 |
| 37811 | Mooresburg, TN | 18 mi | $52,047 |
| 24218 | Ben Hur, VA · PO box | 18 mi | — |
Questions about 37731
What city is zip code 37731?
37731 is assigned to Eidson, Tennessee. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.
What county is 37731 in?
37731 is mostly in Hawkins County, but it extends into 1 other county.
What is the population of 37731?
About 564 people live in 37731, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
What time zone is 37731 in?
37731 is in Eastern Time.
What is the median household income in 37731?
The median household income in 37731 is $53,105.
What zip codes are near 37731?
The closest zip codes to 37731 are 37765, 24221, 37873, 37857, 24263.
Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 37731, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.