Zip code 37847: Pioneer, Tennessee

Q: What city is zip code 37847?

37847 is assigned to Pioneer, Tennessee. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 37847 in?

37847 is mostly in Campbell County, but it extends into 1 other county.

Q: What is the population of 37847?

About 2,513 people live in 37847, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 37847?

The median household income in 37847 is $35,066.

Q: What zip codes are near 37847?

The closest zip codes to 37847 are 37892, 37819, 37766, 37756, 37762.

Residential delivery areaCampbell CountyEastern Time

Population

2,513

Median household income

$35K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$116K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

—

U.S. $1,413

Median age

42.9

U.S. 38.9

Land area

146 sq mi

17 people/sq mi

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

About 37847

37847 is a rural zip code in Pioneer, Tennessee (Campbell County), covering 146 sq mi of land. About 2,513 people live here, or 17 per square mile. The median resident is 42.9 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $35,066 a year, about 43% of the national median of $80,734. 25.2% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $115,500, or 3.3 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 81% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners.

11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 41.3 minutes each way, and 2% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in food service; production and manufacturing; and transportation and moving goods.

How 37847 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Average commute41.3 min
98th
WeaknessU.S. 26.4 min · TN 25.7 min26th of 597 in TN
Rent-burdened renters68.8%
97th
WeaknessU.S. 51.1% · TN 48.8%43rd of 584 in TN
Poverty rate25.2%
92nd
WeaknessU.S. 12.5% · TN 13.8%66th of 600 in TN
Uninsured rate13.8%
85th
WeaknessU.S. 8.4% · TN 10%109th of 607 in TN
Unemployment rate7.4%
83rd
WeaknessU.S. 5.2% · TN 4.7%116th of 607 in TN
Income inequality (Gini)0.484
83rd
WeaknessU.S. 0.483 · TN 0.476104th of 600 in TN
Homeownership rate80.9%
80th
StrengthU.S. 65.2% · TN 66.9%243rd of 600 in TN
Median age42.9
76th
U.S. 38.9 · TN 38.9280th of 608 in TN
Self-employed workers10.7%
66th
U.S. 10% · TN 9.8%225th of 607 in TN
Residents 65 and older17.7%
58th
U.S. 17.2% · TN 17.1%365th of 608 in TN
Housing vacancy6.5%
49th
U.S. 10.1% · TN 10.2%479th of 602 in TN
Government workers13.4%
48th
U.S. 14.5% · TN 13.7%342nd of 607 in TN
Veterans4.1%
27th
U.S. 6.2% · TN 7.3%525th of 607 in TN
Residents under 1817%
14th
U.S. 22% · TN 22.2%467th of 608 in TN
Median earnings per worker$35,579
10th
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · TN $45,229498th of 606 in TN
Per capita income$23,326
6th
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · TN $39,437543rd of 608 in TN
Healthcare workers5.6%
6th
U.S. 9.7% · TN 9.6%501st of 607 in TN
Population2,513
4th
U.S. 334,922,499 · TN 7,066,383413th of 608 in TN
Median home value$115,500
4th
U.S. $332,700 · TN $286,700542nd of 590 in TN
Bachelor's degree or higher11.2%
4th
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · TN 31.1%507th of 604 in TN
Population density17/sq mi
2nd
U.S. 95/sq mi · TN 171/sq mi581st of 608 in TN
Median household income$35,066
2nd
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · TN $69,595568th of 590 in TN
Work from home2.4%
2nd
U.S. 15.1% · TN 12.9%543rd of 608 in TN
Broadband access75.3%
2nd
WeaknessU.S. 91% · TN 89.2%549th of 600 in TN
Foreign-born residents0.3%
2nd
U.S. 14.1% · TN 6.1%486th of 608 in TN
Diversity index3.9
1st
U.S. 61.4 · TN 46.4575th of 608 in TN
Tech workers0%
1st
U.S. 3.8% · TN 2.8%467th of 607 in TN

Measure	37847	Campbell	TN	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in TN
Average commuteWeakness	41.3 min	30.1 min	25.7 min	26.4 min	98th	26th of 597
Rent-burdened rentersWeakness	68.8%	40.7%	48.8%	51.1%	97th	43rd of 584
Poverty rateWeakness	25.2%	18.5%	13.8%	12.5%	92nd	66th of 600
Uninsured rateWeakness	13.8%	8.7%	10%	8.4%	85th	109th of 607
Unemployment rateWeakness	7.4%	5%	4.7%	5.2%	83rd	116th of 607
Income inequality (Gini)Weakness	0.484	0.449	0.476	0.483	83rd	104th of 600
Homeownership rateStrength	80.9%	69.2%	66.9%	65.2%	80th	243rd of 600
Median age	42.9	44.2	38.9	38.9	76th	280th of 608
Self-employed workers	10.7%	9.8%	9.8%	10%	66th	225th of 607
Residents 65 and older	17.7%	21.1%	17.1%	17.2%	58th	365th of 608
Housing vacancy	6.5%	16.4%	10.2%	10.1%	49th	479th of 602
Government workers	13.4%	15.3%	13.7%	14.5%	48th	342nd of 607
Veterans	4.1%	8.1%	7.3%	6.2%	27th	525th of 607
Residents under 18	17%	20.3%	22.2%	22%	14th	467th of 608
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$35,579	$40,129	$45,229	$49,666	10th	498th of 606
Per capita incomeWeakness	$23,326	$29,300	$39,437	$44,673	6th	543rd of 608
Healthcare workers	5.6%	11.6%	9.6%	9.7%	6th	501st of 607
Population	2,513	39,761	7,066,383	334,922,499	4th	413th of 608
Median home value	$115,500	$186,500	$286,700	$332,700	4th	542nd of 590
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	11.2%	12.7%	31.1%	35.7%	4th	507th of 604
Population density	17/sq mi	83/sq mi	171/sq mi	95/sq mi	2nd	581st of 608
Median household incomeWeakness	$35,066	$51,557	$69,595	$80,734	2nd	568th of 590
Work from home	2.4%	8.8%	12.9%	15.1%	2nd	543rd of 608
Broadband accessWeakness	75.3%	77.9%	89.2%	91%	2nd	549th of 600
Foreign-born residents	0.3%	0.8%	6.1%	14.1%	2nd	486th of 608
Diversity index	3.9	8.4	46.4	61.4	1st	575th of 608
Tech workers	0%	1.5%	2.8%	3.8%	1st	467th 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

12%

5–17

18–24

14%

25–34

15%

35–44

13%

45–54

18%

55–64

12%

65–74

75+

Median age

42.9

Under 18

17%

65 and over

17.7%

Race and ethnicity

White98%
Black0.0%
Hispanic0%
Asian0.2%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial2%

Diversity index

3.9

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

0.3%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

62.7%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

98%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 1,055
Average household size: 2.4
Family households: 62.9%
Married couples: 36.8%
Living alone: 31.4%
Veterans (of adults): 4.1%
Male / female: 46% / 54%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

44%

$25–50k

12%

$50–75k

20%

$75–100k

12%

$100–150k

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

37847

$35,066

Campbell Co.

$51,557

Tennessee

$69,595

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$23,326

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

25.2%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

6.1%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.484

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

37847

$115,500

Campbell Co.

$186,500

Tennessee

$286,700

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

37847

—

Campbell Co.

$716

Tennessee

$1,189

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

68%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

32%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 1,128
Owner-occupied: 80.9%
Vacant: 6.5%
Median year built: 1991
Median rooms: 5.6
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 68.8%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 31.3%
Home value to income: 3.3× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

80%

Carpooled

16%

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

10–19

13%

20–29

25%

30–44

18%

45–59

18%

60+

25%

Average commute

41.3 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

7.4%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

49.7%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Food service

20%

Production

15%

Transportation and moving

13%

Construction and repair

13%

Management

11%

Office and admin

Education

Healthcare

Sales

Cleaning and personal care

Business and finance

Police and fire

0.2%

Computer and math

Engineering and science

Legal and social services

Arts, media and sports

Farming, fishing and forestry

Industries

Retail

19%

Manufacturing

18%

Arts and recreation

15%

Construction

15%

Education

12%

Health care and social assistance

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Restaurants and hotels

Public administration

Finance, insurance and real estate

Agriculture and mining

0.8%

Admin, support and management

0.2%

Professional and technical services

Other services

Wholesale

Information

Median earnings per worker

$35,579

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

10.7%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

13.4%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

1.5%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	37847	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$79,375	$74,888
Service	$4,289	$26,804
Sales and office	$26,484	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$65,714	$49,199
Production and transportation	$35,549	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

19%

High school

46%

Some college

21%

Associate's

Bachelor's

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 81.1%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 11.2%
Graduate or professional degree: 2.7%
Households with broadband: 75.3%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 50%
No internet access: 14.5%
Without health insurance: 13.8%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Pioneer
State: Tennessee
County: Campbell County
Center point: 36.4316° N, 84.2734° W
Land area: 146 sq mi
Water area: under 0.1 sq mi
Time zone: Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

37847 spans 2 counties

Campbell County82% of land
Scott County18% of land

Cities and towns within this zip

Jellico1% of zip
Caryville1% of zip

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

Zip codes near 37847

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
37892	Winfield, TN	9.8 mi	1,631	$42,734	$109,800
37819	Newcomb, TN	10 mi	475	—	$72,700
37766	La Follette, TN	11 mi	18,554	$50,063	$187,900
37756	Huntsville, TN	12 mi	2,881	$35,025	$107,600
37762	Jellico, TN	13 mi	2,536	$42,392	$143,000
37714	Caryville, TN	14 mi	4,421	$56,172	$227,600
37755	Helenwood, TN	14 mi	3,404	$46,238	$159,000
37729	Duff, TN	15 mi	1,279	$42,772	$112,300
37757	Jacksboro, TN	15 mi	10,100	$63,346	$212,300
42649	Strunk, KY	16 mi	2,003	$38,382	$98,200
37841	Oneida, TN	16 mi	10,199	$50,998	$158,500
37769	Lake City, TN	16 mi	5,848	$61,250	$183,000

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Questions about 37847

What city is zip code 37847?

37847 is assigned to Pioneer, Tennessee. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 37847 in?

37847 is mostly in Campbell County, but it extends into 1 other county.

What is the population of 37847?

About 2,513 people live in 37847, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 37847 in?

37847 is in Eastern Time.

What is the median household income in 37847?

The median household income in 37847 is $35,066.

What zip codes are near 37847?

The closest zip codes to 37847 are 37892, 37819, 37766, 37756, 37762.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 37847, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.