37643 ZIP Code
Elizabethton, Tennessee
December 15, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 37643 |
| City/Town: | Elizabethton |
| County: | Carter |
| State: | Tennessee |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 33,773 |
| Median Household Income: | $47,665 |
| Per Capita Income: | $34,013 |
| Total Housing Units: | 16,098 |
| Median Home Value: | $145,200 |
| Land Area: | 131.1 sq miles
339.5 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.5 sq miles
1.4 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 36.3705, -82.1223 |
Population Information (37643 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 33,773 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 16,374 | 48.5% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 17,399 | 51.5% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 46.0 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,697 | 5.0% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,541 | 4.6% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 2,128 | 6.3% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,650 | 4.9% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,646 | 4.9% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 4,071 | 12.1% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 3,629 | 10.7% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 4,954 | 14.7% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 2,601 | 7.7% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 2,520 | 7.5% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 4,015 | 11.9% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 2,458 | 7.3% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 863 | 2.6% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (37643 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $145,200 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.4 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $721 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 16,098 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 14,271 | 88.7% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,827 | 11.3% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 10,240 | 71.8% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 4,031 | 28.2% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (37643 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 25,111 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 981 | 3.9% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 2,027 | 8.1% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 9,515 | 37.9% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 5,473 | 21.8% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 2,057 | 8.2% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 3,337 | 13.3% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,721 | 6.9% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 88.0% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 20.1% | 34.3% |
Income Information (37643 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $47,665 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $62,312 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $60,025 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $34,013 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (37643 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 14,823 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 13,970 | 94.5% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 819 | 5.5% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 13,155 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 10,814 | 77.4% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 2,261 | 16.2% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 886 | 6.3% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 9 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (37643 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 31,662 | 93.7% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 716 | 2.1% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 88 | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 246 | 0.7% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 19 | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 222 | 0.7% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 820 | 2.4% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 481 | 1.4% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 1,141 | 3.4% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 295 | 0.9% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 18 | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 131 | 0.4% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 697 | 2.1% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (37643 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 849 | 5.9% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 901 | 6.3% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,723 | 12.1% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,833 | 12.8% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 2,161 | 15.1% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 2,629 | 18.4% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,624 | 11.4% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,717 | 12.0% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 531 | 3.7% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 303 | 2.1% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (37643 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 11,498 | 82.3% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 890 | 6.4% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 39 | 0.3% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 99 | 0.7% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 274 | 2.0% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 948 | 6.8% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 24.5 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (37643 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 108 | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 1,000 | 7.2% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,787 | 12.8% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 384 | 2.7% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,788 | 12.8% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 1,001 | 7.2% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 167 | 1.2% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 651 | 4.7% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,113 | 8.0% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 3,732 | 26.7% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,078 | 7.7% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 697 | 5.0% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 464 | 3.3% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (37643 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 18.5% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (37643 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 29,175 | 86.4% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 17,842 | 52.8% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 15,546 | 46.0% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 3,843 | 11.4% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (37643 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 9,472 | 66.4% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 6,210 | 43.5% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 3,750 | 26.3% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 951 | 6.7% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 568 | 4.0% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 2,083 | 14.6% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (37643 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 11,215 | 69.7% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 198 | 1.2% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 365 | 2.3% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 654 | 4.1% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 499 | 3.1% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 227 | 1.4% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 220 | 1.4% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 2,665 | 16.6% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 55 | 0.3% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (37643 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 11 | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 753 | 4.7% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 1,611 | 10.0% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 2,343 | 14.6% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,754 | 10.9% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 2,310 | 14.3% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 2,101 | 13.1% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,818 | 11.3% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 1,241 | 7.7% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 2,156 | 13.4% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (37643 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 163 | 1.0% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,016 | 6.3% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 5,490 | 34.1% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 7,645 | 47.5% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,544 | 9.6% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 240 | 1.5% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (37643 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 1,980 | 13.9% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 714 | 5.0% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 10,754 | 75.4% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 332 | 2.3% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 394 | 2.8% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 18 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 79 | 0.6% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (37643 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 861 | 6.0% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 4,191 | 29.4% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 5,477 | 38.4% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 3,742 | 26.2% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (37643 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 1,111 | 10.8% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 1,768 | 17.3% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 2,520 | 24.6% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,915 | 18.7% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,797 | 17.5% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 907 | 8.9% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 192 | 1.9% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 30 | 0.3% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (37643 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,014 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $373 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $721 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.31 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.32 | 2.38 |
Households (37643 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 14,271 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 6,661 | 46.7% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,759 | 12.3% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 2,716 | 19.0% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 4,234 | 29.7% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 3,866 | 27.1% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 5,239 | 36.7% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.31 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.85 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (37643 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 13,702 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 3,811 | 27.8% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 7,137 | 52.1% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 579 | 4.2% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,782 | 13.0% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 3,130 | 22.8% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (37643 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 6,367 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 171 | 2.7% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 262 | 4.1% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 3,037 | 47.7% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,453 | 22.8% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,444 | 22.7% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (37643 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 27,104 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 2,213 | 8.2% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 33,018 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 7,232 | 21.9% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 315 | 4.4% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 3,644 | 50.4% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 3,273 | 45.3% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (37643 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 30,164 | 89.3% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 3,322 | 9.8% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,403 | 42.2% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,910 | 57.5% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 810 | 24.4% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 9 | 0.3% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (37643 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 33,152 | 98.2% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 141 | 0.4% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 621 | 440.4% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 621 | 440.4% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 621 | 440.4% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 76 | 53.9% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 37 | 26.2% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 300 | 212.8% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (37643 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 32,076 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 31,147 | 97.1% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 929 | 2.9% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 596 | 1.9% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 119 | 0.4% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 157 | 0.5% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 57 | 0.2% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (37643 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 14,271 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 12,663 | 88.7% | 89.4% |
Elizabethton, TN37643