Zip code 37769: Lake City, Tennessee

Q: What city is zip code 37769?

37769 is assigned to Lake City, Tennessee. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 37769 in?

37769 is mostly in Anderson County, but it extends into 1 other county.

Q: What is the population of 37769?

About 5,848 people live in 37769, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 37769?

The median household income in 37769 is $61,250.

Q: What zip codes are near 37769?

The closest zip codes to 37769 are 37757, 37828, 37714, 37717, 37831.

Residential delivery areaAnderson CountyEastern Time

Population

5,848

Median household income

$61K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$183K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$753/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

40.9

U.S. 38.9

Land area

30 sq mi

195 people/sq mi

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

About 37769

37769 is a small-town zip code in Lake City, Tennessee (Anderson County), covering 30 sq mi of land. About 5,848 people live here, or 195 per square mile. The median resident is 40.9 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $61,250 a year, 24% below the national median of $80,734. 21.7% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $183,000, or 3.0 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 74% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $753 a month.

11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 31.4 minutes each way, and 6% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in healthcare; construction and repair; and production and manufacturing.

How 37769 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Healthcare workers16.9%
98th
U.S. 9.7% · TN 9.6%31st of 607 in TN
Poverty rate21.7%
88th
WeaknessU.S. 12.5% · TN 13.8%100th of 600 in TN
Uninsured rate12.6%
82nd
WeaknessU.S. 8.4% · TN 10%142nd of 607 in TN
Average commute31.4 min
80th
WeaknessU.S. 26.4 min · TN 25.7 min183rd of 597 in TN
Housing vacancy11.3%
76th
U.S. 10.1% · TN 10.2%308th of 602 in TN
Unemployment rate6.6%
75th
U.S. 5.2% · TN 4.7%145th of 607 in TN
Veterans7.4%
71st
U.S. 6.2% · TN 7.3%292nd of 607 in TN
Residents 65 and older18.9%
67th
U.S. 17.2% · TN 17.1%310th of 608 in TN
Homeownership rate74.3%
65th
U.S. 65.2% · TN 66.9%365th of 600 in TN
Median age40.9
64th
U.S. 38.9 · TN 38.9354th of 608 in TN
Income inequality (Gini)0.425
42nd
U.S. 0.483 · TN 0.476333rd of 600 in TN
Self-employed workers7.9%
31st
U.S. 10% · TN 9.8%413th of 607 in TN
Rent-burdened renters45%
29th
U.S. 51.1% · TN 48.8%272nd of 584 in TN
Median earnings per worker$41,962
29th
U.S. $49,666 · TN $45,229314th of 606 in TN
Median household income$61,250
22nd
U.S. $80,734 · TN $69,595302nd of 590 in TN
Population density195/sq mi
21st
U.S. 95/sq mi · TN 171/sq mi194th of 608 in TN
Median home value$183,000
18th
U.S. $332,700 · TN $286,700372nd of 590 in TN
Residents under 1817.3%
15th
U.S. 22% · TN 22.2%456th of 608 in TN
Per capita income$28,211
14th
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · TN $39,437433rd of 608 in TN
Government workers9.4%
14th
U.S. 14.5% · TN 13.7%506th of 607 in TN
Work from home6.1%
12th
U.S. 15.1% · TN 12.9%414th of 608 in TN
Broadband access84.8%
12th
WeaknessU.S. 91% · TN 89.2%365th of 600 in TN
Tech workers0.8%
10th
U.S. 3.8% · TN 2.8%376th of 607 in TN
Population5,848
9th
U.S. 334,922,499 · TN 7,066,383277th of 608 in TN
Foreign-born residents1.1%
6th
U.S. 14.1% · TN 6.1%370th of 608 in TN
Median gross rent$753
5th
U.S. $1,413 · TN $1,189399th of 515 in TN
Diversity index12.1
5th
U.S. 61.4 · TN 46.4465th of 608 in TN
Bachelor's degree or higher10.6%
3rd
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · TN 31.1%532nd of 604 in TN

Measure	37769	Anderson	TN	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in TN
Healthcare workers	16.9%	11.8%	9.6%	9.7%	98th	31st of 607
Poverty rateWeakness	21.7%	13.4%	13.8%	12.5%	88th	100th of 600
Uninsured rateWeakness	12.6%	8.5%	10%	8.4%	82nd	142nd of 607
Average commuteWeakness	31.4 min	24.5 min	25.7 min	26.4 min	80th	183rd of 597
Housing vacancy	11.3%	8.7%	10.2%	10.1%	76th	308th of 602
Unemployment rate	6.6%	3.7%	4.7%	5.2%	75th	145th of 607
Veterans	7.4%	9%	7.3%	6.2%	71st	292nd of 607
Residents 65 and older	18.9%	20.2%	17.1%	17.2%	67th	310th of 608
Homeownership rate	74.3%	71.7%	66.9%	65.2%	65th	365th of 600
Median age	40.9	41.5	38.9	38.9	64th	354th of 608
Income inequality (Gini)	0.425	0.453	0.476	0.483	42nd	333rd of 600
Self-employed workers	7.9%	8.1%	9.8%	10%	31st	413th of 607
Rent-burdened renters	45%	44.7%	48.8%	51.1%	29th	272nd of 584
Median earnings per worker	$41,962	$45,738	$45,229	$49,666	29th	314th of 606
Median household income	$61,250	$66,183	$69,595	$80,734	22nd	302nd of 590
Population density	195/sq mi	235/sq mi	171/sq mi	95/sq mi	21st	194th of 608
Median home value	$183,000	$239,400	$286,700	$332,700	18th	372nd of 590
Residents under 18	17.3%	21.3%	22.2%	22%	15th	456th of 608
Per capita incomeWeakness	$28,211	$37,400	$39,437	$44,673	14th	433rd of 608
Government workers	9.4%	14%	13.7%	14.5%	14th	506th of 607
Work from home	6.1%	13.1%	12.9%	15.1%	12th	414th of 608
Broadband accessWeakness	84.8%	90.2%	89.2%	91%	12th	365th of 600
Tech workers	0.8%	3.9%	2.8%	3.8%	10th	376th of 607
Population	5,848	79,153	7,066,383	334,922,499	9th	277th of 608
Foreign-born residents	1.1%	3.2%	6.1%	14.1%	6th	370th of 608
Median gross rent	$753	$1,031	$1,189	$1,413	5th	399th of 515
Diversity index	12.1	24.9	46.4	61.4	5th	465th of 608
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	10.6%	27.5%	31.1%	35.7%	3rd	532nd of 604

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

13%

5–17

12%

18–24

13%

25–34

12%

35–44

13%

45–54

14%

55–64

65–74

11%

75+

Median age

40.9

Under 18

17.3%

65 and over

18.9%

Race and ethnicity

White94%
Black0.8%
Hispanic2%
Asian1.0%
Native American0.0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial2%

Diversity index

12.1

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

1.1%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

71.1%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

96%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

0.8%

Asian / Pacific

0.5%

Other

Households

Households: 2,433
Average household size: 2.4
Family households: 59%
Married couples: 41.8%
Living alone: 26.7%
Veterans (of adults): 7.4%
Male / female: 53% / 47%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

26%

$25–50k

17%

$50–75k

22%

$75–100k

17%

$100–150k

13%

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

37769

$61,250

Anderson Co.

$66,183

Tennessee

$69,595

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$28,211

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

21.7%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.425

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

37769

$183,000

Anderson Co.

$239,400

Tennessee

$286,700

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

37769

$753

Anderson Co.

$1,031

Tennessee

$1,189

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

68%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

0.1%

Mobile home

21%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 2,742
Owner-occupied: 74.3%
Vacant: 11.3%
Median year built: 1977
Median rooms: 5.4
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 45%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 30.4%
Home value to income: 3.0× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

82%

Carpooled

10%

Transit

Walked

0.1%

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

10–19

12%

20–29

17%

30–44

56%

45–59

60+

Average commute

31.4 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

6.6%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

55.7%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Healthcare

17%

Construction and repair

17%

Production

12%

Sales

11%

Office and admin

Transportation and moving

Cleaning and personal care

Business and finance

Farming, fishing and forestry

Management

Food service

Education

Computer and math

0.8%

Engineering and science

0.5%

Legal and social services

0.5%

Police and fire

0.2%

Arts, media and sports

Industries

Health care and social assistance

23%

Construction

14%

Manufacturing

12%

Retail

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Wholesale

Admin, support and management

Education

Finance, insurance and real estate

Restaurants and hotels

Other services

Public administration

Professional and technical services

Information

0.9%

Arts and recreation

0.4%

Agriculture and mining

Median earnings per worker

$41,962

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

7.9%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

9.4%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

16.2%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	37769	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$54,135	$74,888
Service	$31,519	$26,804
Sales and office	$37,006	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$42,240	$49,199
Production and transportation	$40,000	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

15%

High school

48%

Some college

21%

Associate's

Bachelor's

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 84.7%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 10.6%
Graduate or professional degree: 4.1%
Households with broadband: 84.8%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 66%
No internet access: 12.4%
Without health insurance: 12.6%
Limited-English households: 0.1%

Geography

City (USPS): Lake City
State: Tennessee
County: Anderson County
Center point: 36.2178° N, 84.1555° W
Land area: 30 sq mi
Water area: 1.3 sq mi
Time zone: Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

37769 spans 2 counties

Anderson County84% of land
Campbell County16% of land

Cities and towns within this zip

Rocky Top5% of zip

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

Zip codes near 37769

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
37757	Jacksboro, TN	4.1 mi	10,100	$63,346	$212,300
37828	Norris, TN	5 mi	1,371	$78,750	$315,200
37714	Caryville, TN	5.6 mi	4,421	$56,172	$227,600
37717	Clinton, TN · PO box	7.5 mi	—	—	—
37831	Oak Ridge, TN · PO box	8 mi	—	—	—
37705	Andersonville, TN	8.1 mi	5,239	$79,262	$286,400
37716	Clinton, TN	8.1 mi	27,425	$64,915	$244,000
37754	Heiskell, TN	8.9 mi	4,211	$75,774	$195,900
37710	Briceville, TN	9.9 mi	1,083	$28,362	$90,600
37849	Powell, TN	13 mi	29,375	$84,275	$290,900
37766	La Follette, TN	13 mi	18,554	$50,063	$187,900
37938	Knoxville, TN	14 mi	17,437	$84,135	$322,500

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Questions about 37769

What city is zip code 37769?

37769 is assigned to Lake City, Tennessee. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 37769 in?

37769 is mostly in Anderson County, but it extends into 1 other county.

What is the population of 37769?

About 5,848 people live in 37769, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 37769 in?

37769 is in Eastern Time.

What is the median household income in 37769?

The median household income in 37769 is $61,250.

What zip codes are near 37769?

The closest zip codes to 37769 are 37757, 37828, 37714, 37717, 37831.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 37769, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.