Zip code 37766: La Follette, Tennessee

Q: What city is zip code 37766?

37766 is assigned to La Follette, Tennessee. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 37766 in?

37766 is in Campbell County, Tennessee.

Q: What is the population of 37766?

About 18,554 people live in 37766, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 37766?

The median household income in 37766 is $50,063.

Q: What zip codes are near 37766?

The closest zip codes to 37766 are 37729, 37757, 37847, 37705, 37715.

Residential delivery areaCampbell CountyEastern Time

Population

18,554

Median household income

$50K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$188K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$756/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

41.8

U.S. 38.9

Land area

137 sq mi

135 people/sq mi

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

About 37766

37766 is a small-town zip code in La Follette, Tennessee (Campbell County), covering 137 sq mi of land. About 18,554 people live here, or 135 per square mile. The median resident is 41.8 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $50,063 a year, 38% below the national median of $80,734. 21.6% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $187,900, or 3.8 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes about as affordable as the national average for local earners. 63% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $756 a month.

11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 30.1 minutes each way, and 9% 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.

How 37766 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Housing vacancy19.8%
93rd
U.S. 10.1% · TN 10.2%119th of 602 in TN
Poverty rate21.6%
87th
WeaknessU.S. 12.5% · TN 13.8%104th of 600 in TN
Average commute30.1 min
74th
U.S. 26.4 min · TN 25.7 min221st of 597 in TN
Residents 65 and older20%
74th
U.S. 17.2% · TN 17.1%261st of 608 in TN
Unemployment rate6.4%
73rd
U.S. 5.2% · TN 4.7%156th of 607 in TN
Median age41.8
70th
U.S. 38.9 · TN 38.9318th of 608 in TN
Uninsured rate9.2%
67th
U.S. 8.4% · TN 10%304th of 607 in TN
Veterans7.1%
67th
U.S. 6.2% · TN 7.3%312th of 607 in TN
Healthcare workers10.5%
65th
U.S. 9.7% · TN 9.6%211th of 607 in TN
Government workers14.8%
58th
U.S. 14.5% · TN 13.7%268th of 607 in TN
Income inequality (Gini)0.431
47th
U.S. 0.483 · TN 0.476311th of 600 in TN
Residents under 1821.2%
42nd
U.S. 22% · TN 22.2%284th of 608 in TN
Self-employed workers8.5%
39th
U.S. 10% · TN 9.8%372nd of 607 in TN
Homeownership rate62.9%
37th
U.S. 65.2% · TN 66.9%499th of 600 in TN
Population18,554
29th
U.S. 334,922,499 · TN 7,066,383131st of 608 in TN
Work from home8.9%
28th
U.S. 15.1% · TN 12.9%302nd of 608 in TN
Rent-burdened renters44.2%
27th
U.S. 51.1% · TN 48.8%284th of 584 in TN
Median home value$187,900
19th
U.S. $332,700 · TN $286,700366th of 590 in TN
Population density135/sq mi
16th
U.S. 95/sq mi · TN 171/sq mi234th of 608 in TN
Tech workers1.1%
15th
U.S. 3.8% · TN 2.8%334th of 607 in TN
Per capita income$27,173
12th
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · TN $39,437467th of 608 in TN
Median earnings per worker$35,926
11th
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · TN $45,229486th of 606 in TN
Median household income$50,063
9th
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · TN $69,595466th of 590 in TN
Foreign-born residents1.1%
6th
U.S. 14.1% · TN 6.1%373rd of 608 in TN
Median gross rent$756
5th
U.S. $1,413 · TN $1,189395th of 515 in TN
Diversity index10.4
4th
U.S. 61.4 · TN 46.4488th of 608 in TN
Bachelor's degree or higher10.8%
3rd
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · TN 31.1%521st of 604 in TN
Broadband access76.8%
2nd
WeaknessU.S. 91% · TN 89.2%532nd of 600 in TN

Measure	37766	Campbell	TN	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in TN
Housing vacancy	19.8%	16.4%	10.2%	10.1%	93rd	119th of 602
Poverty rateWeakness	21.6%	18.5%	13.8%	12.5%	87th	104th of 600
Average commute	30.1 min	30.1 min	25.7 min	26.4 min	74th	221st of 597
Residents 65 and older	20%	21.1%	17.1%	17.2%	74th	261st of 608
Unemployment rate	6.4%	5%	4.7%	5.2%	73rd	156th of 607
Median age	41.8	44.2	38.9	38.9	70th	318th of 608
Uninsured rate	9.2%	8.7%	10%	8.4%	67th	304th of 607
Veterans	7.1%	8.1%	7.3%	6.2%	67th	312th of 607
Healthcare workers	10.5%	11.6%	9.6%	9.7%	65th	211th of 607
Government workers	14.8%	15.3%	13.7%	14.5%	58th	268th of 607
Income inequality (Gini)	0.431	0.449	0.476	0.483	47th	311th of 600
Residents under 18	21.2%	20.3%	22.2%	22%	42nd	284th of 608
Self-employed workers	8.5%	9.8%	9.8%	10%	39th	372nd of 607
Homeownership rate	62.9%	69.2%	66.9%	65.2%	37th	499th of 600
Population	18,554	39,761	7,066,383	334,922,499	29th	131st of 608
Work from home	8.9%	8.8%	12.9%	15.1%	28th	302nd of 608
Rent-burdened renters	44.2%	40.7%	48.8%	51.1%	27th	284th of 584
Median home value	$187,900	$186,500	$286,700	$332,700	19th	366th of 590
Population density	135/sq mi	83/sq mi	171/sq mi	95/sq mi	16th	234th of 608
Tech workers	1.1%	1.5%	2.8%	3.8%	15th	334th of 607
Per capita incomeWeakness	$27,173	$29,300	$39,437	$44,673	12th	467th of 608
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$35,926	$40,129	$45,229	$49,666	11th	486th of 606
Median household incomeWeakness	$50,063	$51,557	$69,595	$80,734	9th	466th of 590
Foreign-born residents	1.1%	0.8%	6.1%	14.1%	6th	373rd of 608
Median gross rent	$756	$716	$1,189	$1,413	5th	395th of 515
Diversity index	10.4	8.4	46.4	61.4	4th	488th of 608
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	10.8%	12.7%	31.1%	35.7%	3rd	521st of 604
Broadband accessWeakness	76.8%	77.9%	89.2%	91%	2nd	532nd 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

Under 5

15%

5–17

18–24

12%

25–34

11%

35–44

13%

45–54

14%

55–64

11%

65–74

75+

Median age

41.8

Under 18

21.2%

65 and over

20%

Race and ethnicity

White95%
Black0.3%
Hispanic3%
Asian0.3%
Native American0.0%
Pacific Islander0.0%
Other0.2%
Multiracial2%

Diversity index

10.4

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

1.1%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

63.4%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

98%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

0.4%

Asian / Pacific

0.2%

Other

Households

Households: 8,056
Average household size: 2.3
Family households: 65.3%
Married couples: 42.3%
Living alone: 27.1%
Veterans (of adults): 7.1%
Male / female: 48% / 52%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

26%

$25–50k

24%

$50–75k

20%

$75–100k

14%

$100–150k

11%

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

37766

$50,063

Campbell Co.

$51,557

Tennessee

$69,595

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$27,173

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

21.6%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

5.7%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.431

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

37766

$187,900

Campbell Co.

$186,500

Tennessee

$286,700

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

37766

$756

Campbell Co.

$716

Tennessee

$1,189

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

77%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

10%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 10,040
Owner-occupied: 62.9%
Vacant: 19.8%
Median year built: 1981
Median rooms: 5.6
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 44.2%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 20.1%
Home value to income: 3.8× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

80%

Carpooled

Transit

Walked

0.8%

Bicycle

0.2%

Worked from home

Other

0.8%

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

13%

10–19

29%

20–29

12%

30–44

17%

45–59

15%

60+

14%

Average commute

30.1 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

6.4%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

52.5%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Production

17%

Construction and repair

12%

Transportation and moving

12%

Healthcare

10%

Sales

Office and admin

Food service

Management

Cleaning and personal care

Education

Business and finance

Police and fire

Computer and math

Legal and social services

Engineering and science

0.5%

Arts, media and sports

Farming, fishing and forestry

Industries

Manufacturing

20%

Health care and social assistance

14%

Retail

12%

Construction

Restaurants and hotels

Education

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Finance, insurance and real estate

Public administration

Admin, support and management

Other services

Professional and technical services

Agriculture and mining

Arts and recreation

Wholesale

Information

0.3%

Median earnings per worker

$35,926

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

8.5%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

14.8%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

5.5%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	37766	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$50,735	$74,888
Service	$21,565	$26,804
Sales and office	$24,433	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$50,061	$49,199
Production and transportation	$39,854	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

18%

High school

45%

Some college

20%

Associate's

Bachelor's

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 81.7%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 10.8%
Graduate or professional degree: 5%
Households with broadband: 76.8%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 57.6%
No internet access: 13.7%
Without health insurance: 9.2%
Limited-English households: 0.7%

Geography

City (USPS): La Follette
State: Tennessee
County: Campbell County
Center point: 36.3984° N, 84.0730° W
Land area: 137 sq mi
Water area: 11 sq mi
Time zone: Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Cities and towns within this zip

La Follette3% of zip
Fincastle (unincorporated)3% of zip

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

Zip codes near 37766

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
37729	Duff, TN	8.3 mi	1,279	$42,772	$112,300
37757	Jacksboro, TN	9.6 mi	10,100	$63,346	$212,300
37847	Pioneer, TN	11 mi	2,513	$35,066	$115,500
37705	Andersonville, TN	12 mi	5,239	$79,262	$286,400
37715	Clairfield, TN	12 mi	806	$26,413	$150,200
37762	Jellico, TN	13 mi	2,536	$42,392	$143,000
37730	Eagan, TN	13 mi	33	$44,688	$110,400
37769	Lake City, TN	13 mi	5,848	$61,250	$183,000
37866	Sharps Chapel, TN	13 mi	2,468	$77,091	$279,000
37828	Norris, TN	14 mi	1,371	$78,750	$315,200
37819	Newcomb, TN	14 mi	475	—	$72,700
37870	Speedwell, TN	14 mi	4,385	$55,516	$126,400

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Questions about 37766

What city is zip code 37766?

37766 is assigned to La Follette, Tennessee. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 37766 in?

37766 is in Campbell County, Tennessee.

What is the population of 37766?

About 18,554 people live in 37766, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 37766 in?

37766 is in Eastern Time.

What is the median household income in 37766?

The median household income in 37766 is $50,063.

What zip codes are near 37766?

The closest zip codes to 37766 are 37729, 37757, 37847, 37705, 37715.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 37766, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.