Zip code 37779: Luttrell, Tennessee

Q: What city is zip code 37779?

37779 is assigned to Luttrell, Tennessee. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 37779 in?

37779 is mostly in Union County, but it extends into 1 other county.

Q: What is the population of 37779?

About 3,649 people live in 37779, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 37779?

The median household income in 37779 is $51,357.

Q: What zip codes are near 37779?

The closest zip codes to 37779 are 37848, 37807, 37709, 37721, 37806.

Residential delivery areaUnion CountyEastern Time

Population

3,649

Median household income

$51K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$163K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$889/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

42.2

U.S. 38.9

Land area

35 sq mi

106 people/sq mi

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

About 37779

37779 is a small-town zip code in Luttrell, Tennessee (Union County), covering 35 sq mi of land. About 3,649 people live here, or 106 per square mile. The median resident is 42.2 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $51,357 a year, 36% below the national median of $80,734. 18% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $162,900, or 3.2 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 87% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $889 a month.

12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 37.5 minutes each way, and 6% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in construction and repair; production and manufacturing; and education.

How 37779 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Average commute37.5 min
95th
WeaknessU.S. 26.4 min · TN 25.7 min61st of 597 in TN
Homeownership rate86.7%
92nd
StrengthU.S. 65.2% · TN 66.9%118th of 600 in TN
Poverty rate18%
80th
WeaknessU.S. 12.5% · TN 13.8%188th of 600 in TN
Veterans8.2%
79th
U.S. 6.2% · TN 7.3%225th of 607 in TN
Housing vacancy10.8%
74th
U.S. 10.1% · TN 10.2%328th of 602 in TN
Median age42.2
73rd
U.S. 38.9 · TN 38.9307th of 608 in TN
Government workers17%
72nd
U.S. 14.5% · TN 13.7%176th of 607 in TN
Uninsured rate7.8%
58th
U.S. 8.4% · TN 10%392nd of 607 in TN
Residents 65 and older17.3%
55th
U.S. 17.2% · TN 17.1%384th of 608 in TN
Unemployment rate4.3%
39th
U.S. 5.2% · TN 4.7%291st of 607 in TN
Residents under 1820.4%
35th
U.S. 22% · TN 22.2%326th of 608 in TN
Income inequality (Gini)0.417
34th
U.S. 0.483 · TN 0.476380th of 600 in TN
Rent-burdened renters45.1%
29th
U.S. 51.1% · TN 48.8%270th of 584 in TN
Median earnings per worker$41,250
25th
U.S. $49,666 · TN $45,229344th of 606 in TN
Population density106/sq mi
14th
U.S. 95/sq mi · TN 171/sq mi270th of 608 in TN
Healthcare workers6.9%
14th
U.S. 9.7% · TN 9.6%445th of 607 in TN
Per capita income$27,888
13th
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · TN $39,437444th of 608 in TN
Median home value$162,900
13th
U.S. $332,700 · TN $286,700432nd of 590 in TN
Median gross rent$889
13th
U.S. $1,413 · TN $1,189273rd of 515 in TN
Work from home6.1%
12th
U.S. 15.1% · TN 12.9%415th of 608 in TN
Median household income$51,357
10th
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · TN $69,595443rd of 590 in TN
Population3,649
6th
U.S. 334,922,499 · TN 7,066,383354th of 608 in TN
Broadband access81.3%
6th
WeaknessU.S. 91% · TN 89.2%456th of 600 in TN
Diversity index11.8
5th
U.S. 61.4 · TN 46.4469th of 608 in TN
Bachelor's degree or higher11.6%
4th
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · TN 31.1%499th of 604 in TN
Foreign-born residents0.5%
3rd
U.S. 14.1% · TN 6.1%471st of 608 in TN
Tech workers0%
1st
U.S. 3.8% · TN 2.8%595th of 607 in TN
Self-employed workers3.3%
1st
U.S. 10% · TN 9.8%563rd of 607 in TN

Measure	37779	Union	TN	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in TN
Average commuteWeakness	37.5 min	34.6 min	25.7 min	26.4 min	95th	61st of 597
Homeownership rateStrength	86.7%	80.2%	66.9%	65.2%	92nd	118th of 600
Poverty rateWeakness	18%	13.8%	13.8%	12.5%	80th	188th of 600
Veterans	8.2%	6.1%	7.3%	6.2%	79th	225th of 607
Housing vacancy	10.8%	19.3%	10.2%	10.1%	74th	328th of 602
Median age	42.2	42.7	38.9	38.9	73rd	307th of 608
Government workers	17%	15.4%	13.7%	14.5%	72nd	176th of 607
Uninsured rate	7.8%	8.1%	10%	8.4%	58th	392nd of 607
Residents 65 and older	17.3%	18.8%	17.1%	17.2%	55th	384th of 608
Unemployment rate	4.3%	2.6%	4.7%	5.2%	39th	291st of 607
Residents under 18	20.4%	21.3%	22.2%	22%	35th	326th of 608
Income inequality (Gini)	0.417	0.425	0.476	0.483	34th	380th of 600
Rent-burdened renters	45.1%	52.7%	48.8%	51.1%	29th	270th of 584
Median earnings per worker	$41,250	$40,831	$45,229	$49,666	25th	344th of 606
Population density	106/sq mi	91/sq mi	171/sq mi	95/sq mi	14th	270th of 608
Healthcare workers	6.9%	8.3%	9.6%	9.7%	14th	445th of 607
Per capita incomeWeakness	$27,888	$29,443	$39,437	$44,673	13th	444th of 608
Median home value	$162,900	$204,000	$286,700	$332,700	13th	432nd of 590
Median gross rent	$889	$847	$1,189	$1,413	13th	273rd of 515
Work from home	6.1%	11.5%	12.9%	15.1%	12th	415th of 608
Median household incomeWeakness	$51,357	$62,727	$69,595	$80,734	10th	443rd of 590
Population	3,649	20,431	7,066,383	334,922,499	6th	354th of 608
Broadband accessWeakness	81.3%	81.3%	89.2%	91%	6th	456th of 600
Diversity index	11.8	11.4	46.4	61.4	5th	469th of 608
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	11.6%	14.2%	31.1%	35.7%	4th	499th of 604
Foreign-born residents	0.5%	0.5%	6.1%	14.1%	3rd	471st of 608
Tech workers	0%	0.8%	2.8%	3.8%	1st	595th of 607
Self-employed workers	3.3%	6.4%	9.8%	10%	1st	563rd of 607

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

17%

5–17

12%

18–24

25–34

18%

35–44

11%

45–54

14%

55–64

65–74

75+

Median age

42.2

Under 18

20.4%

65 and over

17.3%

Race and ethnicity

White94%
Black0.4%
Hispanic5%
Asian0%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial1%

Diversity index

11.8

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

0.5%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

81.3%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

99%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 1,416
Average household size: 2.6
Family households: 73.9%
Married couples: 59%
Living alone: 25.1%
Veterans (of adults): 8.2%
Male / female: 47% / 53%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

23%

$25–50k

24%

$50–75k

20%

$75–100k

$100–150k

12%

$150–200k

14%

$200k+

0.3%

Median household income

37779

$51,357

Union Co.

$62,727

Tennessee

$69,595

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$27,888

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

18%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

14.3%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.417

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

37779

$162,900

Union Co.

$204,000

Tennessee

$286,700

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

37779

$889

Union Co.

$847

Tennessee

$1,189

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

64%

2–4 units

5–19 units

0.6%

20+ units

Mobile home

33%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 1,588
Owner-occupied: 86.7%
Vacant: 10.8%
Median year built: 1993
Median rooms: 5.5
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 45.1%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 39.3%
Home value to income: 3.2× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

74%

Carpooled

19%

Transit

Walked

0.4%

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

10–19

18%

20–29

30–44

35%

45–59

24%

60+

15%

Average commute

37.5 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

4.3%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

59.5%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Construction and repair

24%

Production

13%

Education

10%

Management

Transportation and moving

Office and admin

Healthcare

Sales

Food service

Cleaning and personal care

Arts, media and sports

Legal and social services

Police and fire

Business and finance

0.2%

Computer and math

Engineering and science

Farming, fishing and forestry

Industries

Construction

22%

Retail

17%

Education

12%

Health care and social assistance

10%

Manufacturing

10%

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Restaurants and hotels

Other services

Professional and technical services

Finance, insurance and real estate

Arts and recreation

Public administration

Wholesale

0.7%

Admin, support and management

0.6%

Information

0.4%

Agriculture and mining

Median earnings per worker

$41,250

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

3.3%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

17%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

5.3%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	37779	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$43,300	$74,888
Service	$35,345	$26,804
Sales and office	$35,000	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$38,289	$49,199
Production and transportation	$56,125	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

14%

High school

50%

Some college

20%

Associate's

Bachelor's

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 86.1%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 11.6%
Graduate or professional degree: 3.2%
Households with broadband: 81.3%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 46.5%
No internet access: 15.5%
Without health insurance: 7.8%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Luttrell
State: Tennessee
County: Union County
Center point: 36.2109° N, 83.7579° W
Land area: 35 sq mi
Water area: under 0.1 sq mi
Time zone: Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

37779 spans 2 counties

Union County96% of land
Knox County4% of land

Cities and towns within this zip

Luttrell11% of zip
Plainview9% of zip

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

Zip codes near 37779

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
37848	Powder Springs, TN	4.6 mi	145	—	$167,900
37807	Maynardville, TN	5.1 mi	11,069	$62,673	$215,100
37709	Blaine, TN	6 mi	4,177	$75,799	$274,500
37721	Corryton, TN	6.4 mi	14,306	$64,892	$233,300
37806	Mascot, TN	8.9 mi	3,674	$59,605	$221,400
37866	Sharps Chapel, TN	11 mi	2,468	$77,091	$279,000
37938	Knoxville, TN	12 mi	17,437	$84,135	$322,500
37871	Strawberry Plains, TN	12 mi	9,926	$70,938	$210,700
37888	Washburn, TN	13 mi	3,432	$45,669	$137,400
37924	Knoxville, TN	13 mi	14,420	$80,112	$251,200
37861	Rutledge, TN	14 mi	8,608	$52,265	$213,600
37820	New Market, TN	14 mi	8,327	$66,616	$204,600

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Questions about 37779

What city is zip code 37779?

37779 is assigned to Luttrell, Tennessee. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 37779 in?

37779 is mostly in Union County, but it extends into 1 other county.

What is the population of 37779?

About 3,649 people live in 37779, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 37779 in?

37779 is in Eastern Time.

What is the median household income in 37779?

The median household income in 37779 is $51,357.

What zip codes are near 37779?

The closest zip codes to 37779 are 37848, 37807, 37709, 37721, 37806.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 37779, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.