Zip code 37886: Walland, Tennessee
Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.
About 37886
37886 is a small-town zip code in Walland, Tennessee (Blount County), covering 42 sq mi of land. About 3,670 people live here, or 87 per square mile. The median resident is 50.2 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.
The median household earns $82,009 a year, close to the national median of $80,734. 9.5% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $261,700, or 3.2 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 80% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $1,388 a month.
24% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 27.9 minutes each way, and 9% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in management; cleaning and personal care; and healthcare.
How 37886 compares
- Median age50.295thU.S. 38.9 · TN 38.985th of 608 in TN
- 94thWeaknessU.S. 0.483 · TN 0.47645th of 600 in TN
- 92ndU.S. 10.1% · TN 10.2%131st of 602 in TN
- 88thWeaknessU.S. 5.2% · TN 4.7%86th of 607 in TN
- 88thU.S. 17.2% · TN 17.1%134th of 608 in TN
- 80thU.S. 10% · TN 9.8%152nd of 607 in TN
- Homeownership rate80.3%79thU.S. 65.2% · TN 66.9%254th of 600 in TN
- Uninsured rate10.4%73rdU.S. 8.4% · TN 10%240th of 607 in TN
- Veterans7.6%73rdU.S. 6.2% · TN 7.3%278th of 607 in TN
- Per capita income$48,58969thU.S. $44,673 · TN $39,43766th of 608 in TN
- Healthcare workers10.7%67thU.S. 9.7% · TN 9.6%198th of 607 in TN
- Median earnings per worker$52,68163rdU.S. $49,666 · TN $45,22988th of 606 in TN
- Government workers15.5%63rdU.S. 14.5% · TN 13.7%234th of 607 in TN
- Average commute27.9 min62ndU.S. 26.4 min · TN 25.7 min297th of 597 in TN
- Median household income$82,00953rdU.S. $80,734 · TN $69,595112th of 590 in TN
- Median gross rent$1,38849thU.S. $1,413 · TN $1,18971st of 515 in TN
- 46thU.S. 51.1% · TN 48.8%204th of 584 in TN
- Poverty rate9.5%42ndU.S. 12.5% · TN 13.8%428th of 600 in TN
- Median home value$261,70036thU.S. $332,700 · TN $286,700193rd of 590 in TN
- 32ndU.S. 35.7% · TN 31.1%206th of 604 in TN
- Work from home8.8%27thU.S. 15.1% · TN 12.9%303rd of 608 in TN
- Broadband access85.8%14thWeaknessU.S. 91% · TN 89.2%332nd of 600 in TN
- Population density87/sq mi12thU.S. 95/sq mi · TN 171/sq mi303rd of 608 in TN
- Residents under 1815.3%9thU.S. 22% · TN 22.2%510th of 608 in TN
- Diversity index15.28thU.S. 61.4 · TN 46.4409th of 608 in TN
- Tech workers0.7%8thU.S. 3.8% · TN 2.8%385th of 607 in TN
- Population3,6706thU.S. 334,922,499 · TN 7,066,383352nd of 608 in TN
- 6thU.S. 14.1% · TN 6.1%371st of 608 in TN
| Measure | 37886 | Blount | TN | U.S. | National percentile | Rank in TN |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 50.2 | 43.7 | 38.9 | 38.9 | 85th of 608 | |
| Income inequality (Gini)Weakness | 0.523 | 0.432 | 0.476 | 0.483 | 45th of 600 | |
| Housing vacancy | 19% | 10.2% | 10.2% | 10.1% | 131st of 602 | |
| Unemployment rateWeakness | 8.3% | 3.5% | 4.7% | 5.2% | 86th of 607 | |
| Residents 65 and older | 23.2% | 20.9% | 17.1% | 17.2% | 134th of 608 | |
| Self-employed workers | 12.5% | 9.1% | 9.8% | 10% | 152nd of 607 | |
| Homeownership rate | 80.3% | 77% | 66.9% | 65.2% | 254th of 600 | |
| Uninsured rate | 10.4% | 9.4% | 10% | 8.4% | 240th of 607 | |
| Veterans | 7.6% | 8.4% | 7.3% | 6.2% | 278th of 607 | |
| Per capita income | $48,589 | $41,373 | $39,437 | $44,673 | 66th of 608 | |
| Healthcare workers | 10.7% | 10% | 9.6% | 9.7% | 198th of 607 | |
| Median earnings per worker | $52,681 | $45,837 | $45,229 | $49,666 | 88th of 606 | |
| Government workers | 15.5% | 11.7% | 13.7% | 14.5% | 234th of 607 | |
| Average commute | 27.9 min | 25.3 min | 25.7 min | 26.4 min | 297th of 597 | |
| Median household income | $82,009 | $77,365 | $69,595 | $80,734 | 112th of 590 | |
| Median gross rent | $1,388 | $1,090 | $1,189 | $1,413 | 71st of 515 | |
| Rent-burdened renters | 49.8% | 40.1% | 48.8% | 51.1% | 204th of 584 | |
| Poverty rate | 9.5% | 8.4% | 13.8% | 12.5% | 428th of 600 | |
| Median home value | $261,700 | $320,500 | $286,700 | $332,700 | 193rd of 590 | |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 24.1% | 28.6% | 31.1% | 35.7% | 206th of 604 | |
| Work from home | 8.8% | 12.3% | 12.9% | 15.1% | 303rd of 608 | |
| Broadband accessWeakness | 85.8% | 90.4% | 89.2% | 91% | 332nd of 600 | |
| Population density | 87/sq mi | 249/sq mi | 171/sq mi | 95/sq mi | 303rd of 608 | |
| Residents under 18 | 15.3% | 19.8% | 22.2% | 22% | 510th of 608 | |
| Diversity index | 15.2 | 21.4 | 46.4 | 61.4 | 409th of 608 | |
| Tech workers | 0.7% | 2% | 2.8% | 3.8% | 385th of 607 | |
| Population | 3,670 | 139,333 | 7,066,383 | 334,922,499 | 352nd of 608 | |
| Foreign-born residents | 1.1% | 3.2% | 6.1% | 14.1% | 371st of 608 |
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
Race and ethnicity
- White92%
- Black0%
- Hispanic6%
- Asian0.8%
- Native American0%
- Pacific Islander0%
- Other0%
- Multiracial1%
Language spoken at home (households)
Households
- Households
- 1,549
- Average household size
- 2.4
- Family households
- 67.7%
- Married couples
- 59.1%
- Living alone
- 29.2%
- Veterans (of adults)
- 7.6%
- Male / female
- 51% / 49%
Income and poverty
Household income distribution
Median household income
Housing
Median home value
Median gross rent
Types of housing
- Housing units
- 1,912
- Owner-occupied
- 80.3%
- Vacant
- 19%
- Median year built
- 1996
- Median rooms
- 5.4
- Renters paying 30%+ of income
- 49.8%
- Renters paying 50%+ of income
- 9.6%
- Home value to income
- 3.2× (U.S. 4.1×)
Work and commute
How people get to work
Commute time (one way)
Jobs and careers
Occupations
Industries
Median earnings by type of work
| Type of work | 37886 | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Management, business, science and arts | $57,216 | $74,888 |
| Service | $26,026 | $26,804 |
| Sales and office | $53,362 | $40,476 |
| Construction and maintenance | $60,824 | $49,199 |
| Production and transportation | $53,631 | $39,989 |
Education, internet and health coverage
Highest education (adults 25+)
- High school graduate or higher
- 85.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 24.1%
- Graduate or professional degree
- 9.3%
- Households with broadband
- 85.8%
- Cable, fiber or DSL
- 65.9%
- No internet access
- 14%
- Without health insurance
- 10.4%
- Limited-English households
- 0%
Geography
- City (USPS)
- Walland
- State
- Tennessee
- County
- Blount County
- Center point
- 35.7415° N, 83.8075° W
- Land area
- 42 sq mi
- Water area
- under 0.1 sq mi
- Time zone
- Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
- Zip type
- Residential delivery area
Cities and towns within this zip
- Walland (unincorporated)4% of zip
Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.
Zip codes near 37886
| Zip | City | Distance | IncomeMedian income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 37804 | Maryville, TN | 5.9 mi | $79,025 |
| 37862 | Sevierville, TN | 7.6 mi | $59,792 |
| 37865 | Seymour, TN | 8.6 mi | $88,231 |
| 37853 | Rockford, TN | 8.8 mi | $69,075 |
| 37802 | Maryville, TN · PO box | 9.2 mi | — |
| 37882 | Townsend, TN | 9.5 mi | $69,012 |
| 37701 | Alcoa, TN | 11 mi | $66,132 |
| 37803 | Maryville, TN | 11 mi | $83,446 |
| 37920 | Knoxville, TN | 12 mi | $66,362 |
| 37864 | Sevierville, TN · PO box | 13 mi | — |
| 37930 | Knoxville, TN · PO box | 14 mi | — |
| 37998 | Knoxville, TN · PO box | 14 mi | — |
Zip codes like 37886 elsewhere
Questions about 37886
What city is zip code 37886?
37886 is assigned to Walland, Tennessee. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.
What county is 37886 in?
37886 is in Blount County, Tennessee.
What is the population of 37886?
About 3,670 people live in 37886, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
What time zone is 37886 in?
37886 is in Eastern Time.
What is the median household income in 37886?
The median household income in 37886 is $82,009.
What zip codes are near 37886?
The closest zip codes to 37886 are 37804, 37862, 37865, 37853, 37802.
Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 37886, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.