Zip code 37866: Sharps Chapel, Tennessee

Q: What city is zip code 37866?

37866 is assigned to Sharps Chapel, Tennessee. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 37866 in?

37866 is in Union County, Tennessee.

Q: What is the population of 37866?

About 2,468 people live in 37866, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 37866?

The median household income in 37866 is $77,091.

Q: What zip codes are near 37866?

The closest zip codes to 37866 are 37807, 37870, 37825, 37779, 37848.

Residential delivery areaUnion CountyEastern Time

Population

2,468

Median household income

$77K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$279K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$812/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

44.5

U.S. 38.9

Land area

55 sq mi

45 people/sq mi

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

About 37866

37866 is a rural zip code in Sharps Chapel, Tennessee (Union County), covering 55 sq mi of land. About 2,468 people live here, or 45 per square mile. The median resident is 44.5 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $77,091 a year, close to the national median of $80,734. 10.9% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $279,000, or 3.6 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes about as affordable as the national average for local earners. 94% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $812 a month.

19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 46 minutes each way, and 22% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in management; office and administrative support; and transportation and moving goods.

How 37866 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Homeownership rate93.9%
99th
StrengthU.S. 65.2% · TN 66.9%36th of 600 in TN
Average commute46 min
99th
WeaknessU.S. 26.4 min · TN 25.7 min7th of 597 in TN
Housing vacancy26.9%
97th
U.S. 10.1% · TN 10.2%55th of 602 in TN
Residents 65 and older28.1%
96th
U.S. 17.2% · TN 17.1%56th of 608 in TN
Median age44.5
84th
U.S. 38.9 · TN 38.9223rd of 608 in TN
Work from home22.1%
83rd
U.S. 15.1% · TN 12.9%41st of 608 in TN
Veterans7.7%
74th
U.S. 6.2% · TN 7.3%275th of 607 in TN
Uninsured rate9.4%
68th
U.S. 8.4% · TN 10%293rd of 607 in TN
Healthcare workers10.6%
66th
U.S. 9.7% · TN 9.6%209th of 607 in TN
Median earnings per worker$48,600
51st
U.S. $49,666 · TN $45,229149th of 606 in TN
Government workers13.8%
51st
U.S. 14.5% · TN 13.7%320th of 607 in TN
Poverty rate10.9%
50th
U.S. 12.5% · TN 13.8%401st of 600 in TN
Income inequality (Gini)0.434
49th
U.S. 0.483 · TN 0.476296th of 600 in TN
Median household income$77,091
46th
U.S. $80,734 · TN $69,595152nd of 590 in TN
Per capita income$38,942
46th
U.S. $44,673 · TN $39,437172nd of 608 in TN
Median home value$279,000
40th
U.S. $332,700 · TN $286,700167th of 590 in TN
Residents under 1820.9%
39th
U.S. 22% · TN 22.2%305th of 608 in TN
Unemployment rate3.9%
32nd
U.S. 5.2% · TN 4.7%328th of 607 in TN
Bachelor's degree or higher19%
18th
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · TN 31.1%305th of 604 in TN
Broadband access84.1%
10th
WeaknessU.S. 91% · TN 89.2%391st of 600 in TN
Self-employed workers6%
10th
U.S. 10% · TN 9.8%508th of 607 in TN
Median gross rent$812
8th
U.S. $1,413 · TN $1,189334th of 515 in TN
Diversity index14.9
8th
U.S. 61.4 · TN 46.4414th of 608 in TN
Population density45/sq mi
6th
U.S. 95/sq mi · TN 171/sq mi434th of 608 in TN
Population2,468
4th
U.S. 334,922,499 · TN 7,066,383417th of 608 in TN
Foreign-born residents0.7%
4th
U.S. 14.1% · TN 6.1%442nd of 608 in TN
Rent-burdened renters18.9%
2nd
StrengthU.S. 51.1% · TN 48.8%503rd of 584 in TN
Tech workers0%
1st
U.S. 3.8% · TN 2.8%597th of 607 in TN

Measure	37866	Union	TN	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in TN
Homeownership rateStrength	93.9%	80.2%	66.9%	65.2%	99th	36th of 600
Average commuteWeakness	46 min	34.6 min	25.7 min	26.4 min	99th	7th of 597
Housing vacancy	26.9%	19.3%	10.2%	10.1%	97th	55th of 602
Residents 65 and older	28.1%	18.8%	17.1%	17.2%	96th	56th of 608
Median age	44.5	42.7	38.9	38.9	84th	223rd of 608
Work from home	22.1%	11.5%	12.9%	15.1%	83rd	41st of 608
Veterans	7.7%	6.1%	7.3%	6.2%	74th	275th of 607
Uninsured rate	9.4%	8.1%	10%	8.4%	68th	293rd of 607
Healthcare workers	10.6%	8.3%	9.6%	9.7%	66th	209th of 607
Median earnings per worker	$48,600	$40,831	$45,229	$49,666	51st	149th of 606
Government workers	13.8%	15.4%	13.7%	14.5%	51st	320th of 607
Poverty rate	10.9%	13.8%	13.8%	12.5%	50th	401st of 600
Income inequality (Gini)	0.434	0.425	0.476	0.483	49th	296th of 600
Median household income	$77,091	$62,727	$69,595	$80,734	46th	152nd of 590
Per capita income	$38,942	$29,443	$39,437	$44,673	46th	172nd of 608
Median home value	$279,000	$204,000	$286,700	$332,700	40th	167th of 590
Residents under 18	20.9%	21.3%	22.2%	22%	39th	305th of 608
Unemployment rate	3.9%	2.6%	4.7%	5.2%	32nd	328th of 607
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	19%	14.2%	31.1%	35.7%	18th	305th of 604
Broadband accessWeakness	84.1%	81.3%	89.2%	91%	10th	391st of 600
Self-employed workers	6%	6.4%	9.8%	10%	10th	508th of 607
Median gross rent	$812	$847	$1,189	$1,413	8th	334th of 515
Diversity index	14.9	11.4	46.4	61.4	8th	414th of 608
Population density	45/sq mi	91/sq mi	171/sq mi	95/sq mi	6th	434th of 608
Population	2,468	20,431	7,066,383	334,922,499	4th	417th of 608
Foreign-born residents	0.7%	0.5%	6.1%	14.1%	4th	442nd of 608
Rent-burdened rentersStrength	18.9%	52.7%	48.8%	51.1%	2nd	503rd of 584
Tech workers	0%	0.8%	2.8%	3.8%	1st	597th 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

18%

5–17

18–24

13%

25–34

13%

35–44

12%

45–54

55–64

23%

65–74

75+

Median age

44.5

Under 18

20.9%

65 and over

28.1%

Race and ethnicity

White92%
Black0%
Hispanic4%
Asian0%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0.8%
Multiracial3%

Diversity index

14.9

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

0.7%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

51.9%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

98%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 1,027
Average household size: 2.4
Family households: 73.4%
Married couples: 66.2%
Living alone: 22.4%
Veterans (of adults): 7.7%
Male / female: 52% / 48%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

21%

$25–50k

13%

$50–75k

11%

$75–100k

13%

$100–150k

13%

$150–200k

18%

$200k+

11%

Median household income

37866

$77,091

Union Co.

$62,727

Tennessee

$69,595

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$38,942

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

10.9%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

28.4%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.434

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

37866

$279,000

Union Co.

$204,000

Tennessee

$286,700

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

37866

$812

Union Co.

$847

Tennessee

$1,189

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

83%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

16%

Boat, RV, van

0.9%

Housing units: 1,404
Owner-occupied: 93.9%
Vacant: 26.9%
Median year built: 2003
Median rooms: 6
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 18.9%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 0%
Home value to income: 3.6× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

72%

Carpooled

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

22%

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

10–19

20–29

18%

30–44

18%

45–59

28%

60+

30%

Average commute

46 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

3.9%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

54.8%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Management

15%

Office and admin

15%

Transportation and moving

12%

Healthcare

11%

Legal and social services

Construction and repair

Education

Production

Cleaning and personal care

Sales

Arts, media and sports

Business and finance

Food service

Police and fire

Engineering and science

Computer and math

Farming, fishing and forestry

Industries

Professional and technical services

18%

Health care and social assistance

17%

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

11%

Construction

11%

Manufacturing

Finance, insurance and real estate

Education

Retail

Admin, support and management

Information

Wholesale

Restaurants and hotels

Other services

0.8%

Public administration

Arts and recreation

Agriculture and mining

Median earnings per worker

$48,600

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

U.S. 10%

Government workers

13.8%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

1.2%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	37866	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$65,227	$74,888
Service	$24,135	$26,804
Sales and office	$63,478	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$121,033	$49,199
Production and transportation	$50,670	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

High school

41%

Some college

25%

Associate's

10%

Bachelor's

Graduate

10%

High school graduate or higher: 95.4%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 19%
Graduate or professional degree: 10.5%
Households with broadband: 84.1%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 70.7%
No internet access: 8.1%
Without health insurance: 9.4%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Sharps Chapel
State: Tennessee
County: Union County
Center point: 36.3473° N, 83.8433° W
Land area: 55 sq mi
Water area: 12 sq mi
Time zone: Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Zip codes near 37866

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Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
37807	Maynardville, TN	6.1 mi	11,069	$62,673	$215,100
37870	Speedwell, TN	8 mi	4,385	$55,516	$126,400
37825	New Tazewell, TN	10 mi	8,409	$49,625	$165,400
37779	Luttrell, TN	11 mi	3,649	$51,357	$162,900
37848	Powder Springs, TN	12 mi	145	—	$167,900
37705	Andersonville, TN	13 mi	5,239	$79,262	$286,400
37766	La Follette, TN	13 mi	18,554	$50,063	$187,900
37773	Lone Mountain, TN · PO box	15 mi	—	—	—
37888	Washburn, TN	15 mi	3,432	$45,669	$137,400
37721	Corryton, TN	15 mi	14,306	$64,892	$233,300
37851	Pruden, TN	15 mi	0	—	—
37729	Duff, TN	16 mi	1,279	$42,772	$112,300

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Questions about 37866

What city is zip code 37866?

37866 is assigned to Sharps Chapel, Tennessee. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 37866 in?

37866 is in Union County, Tennessee.

What is the population of 37866?

About 2,468 people live in 37866, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 37866 in?

37866 is in Eastern Time.

What is the median household income in 37866?

The median household income in 37866 is $77,091.

What zip codes are near 37866?

The closest zip codes to 37866 are 37807, 37870, 37825, 37779, 37848.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 37866, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.