37738 ZIP Code
Gatlinburg, Tennessee
December 15, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 37738 |
| City/Town: | Gatlinburg |
| County: | Sevier |
| State: | Tennessee |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 5,197 |
| Median Household Income: | $55,280 |
| Per Capita Income: | $27,171 |
| Total Housing Units: | 6,919 |
| Median Home Value: | $261,700 |
| Land Area: | 214.6 sq miles
555.7 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.0 sq miles
0.0 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 35.6713, -83.4765 |
Population Information (37738 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 5,197 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 2,768 | 53.3% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 2,429 | 46.7% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 44.1 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 269 | 5.2% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 238 | 4.6% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 245 | 4.7% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 535 | 10.3% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 175 | 3.4% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 731 | 14.1% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 495 | 9.5% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 706 | 13.6% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 420 | 8.1% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 340 | 6.5% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 648 | 12.5% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 296 | 5.7% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 99 | 1.9% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (37738 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $261,700 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 4.4 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,015 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 6,919 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 1,989 | 28.7% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 4,930 | 71.3% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 1,412 | 71.0% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 577 | 29.0% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (37738 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 3,735 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 122 | 3.3% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 224 | 6.0% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 1,193 | 31.9% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 1,039 | 27.8% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 190 | 5.1% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 613 | 16.4% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 354 | 9.5% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 90.7% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 25.9% | 34.3% |
Income Information (37738 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $55,280 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $72,398 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $69,340 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $27,171 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (37738 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 2,473 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 2,385 | 96.4% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 88 | 3.6% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 1,617 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 1,878 | 78.7% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 194 | 8.1% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 304 | 12.7% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 9 | 0.4% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (37738 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 4,369 | 84.1% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 186 | 3.6% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 18 | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 184 | 3.5% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 260 | 5.0% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 180 | 3.5% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 345 | 6.6% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 524 | 10.1% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 100 | 1.9% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 9 | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 1 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 414 | 8.0% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (37738 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 79 | 4.0% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 192 | 9.7% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 137 | 6.9% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 268 | 13.5% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 248 | 12.5% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 342 | 17.2% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 293 | 14.7% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 233 | 11.7% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 110 | 5.5% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 87 | 4.4% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (37738 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 1,454 | 61.0% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 280 | 11.7% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 79 | 3.3% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 320 | 13.4% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 34 | 1.4% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 190 | 8.0% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 18.8 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (37738 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 28 | 1.2% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 93 | 3.9% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 234 | 9.8% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 20 | 0.8% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 314 | 13.2% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 86 | 3.6% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 31 | 1.3% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 351 | 14.7% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 210 | 8.8% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 808 | 33.9% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 137 | 5.7% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 73 | 3.1% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (37738 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 14.0% | 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 (37738 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 4,096 | 78.8% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 2,791 | 53.7% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 1,978 | 38.1% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,101 | 21.2% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (37738 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 1,465 | 73.7% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 794 | 39.9% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 427 | 21.5% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 62 | 3.1% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 5 | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 144 | 7.2% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (37738 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 4,521 | 65.3% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 57 | 0.8% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 267 | 3.9% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 151 | 2.2% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 318 | 4.6% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 493 | 7.1% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 954 | 13.8% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 122 | 1.8% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 36 | 0.5% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (37738 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 120 | 1.7% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 807 | 11.7% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 1,460 | 21.1% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,091 | 15.8% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,692 | 24.5% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,027 | 14.8% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 311 | 4.5% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 282 | 4.1% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 69 | 1.0% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 60 | 0.9% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (37738 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 263 | 3.8% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,310 | 18.9% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 2,761 | 39.9% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 1,743 | 25.2% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 505 | 7.3% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 337 | 4.9% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (37738 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 340 | 17.1% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 135 | 6.8% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 1,448 | 72.8% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 9 | 0.5% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 48 | 2.4% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 9 | 0.5% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (37738 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 139 | 7.0% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 667 | 33.5% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 802 | 40.3% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 381 | 19.2% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (37738 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 64 | 4.5% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 80 | 5.7% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 181 | 12.8% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 221 | 15.7% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 362 | 25.6% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 344 | 24.4% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 137 | 9.7% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 23 | 1.6% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (37738 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,230 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $398 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,015 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.33 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.94 | 2.38 |
Households (37738 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 1,989 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 1,079 | 54.2% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 305 | 15.3% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 347 | 17.4% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 396 | 19.9% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 449 | 22.6% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 715 | 35.9% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.51 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.21 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (37738 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 2,414 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 617 | 25.6% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 1,439 | 59.6% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 44 | 1.8% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 280 | 11.6% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 375 | 15.5% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (37738 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 1,176 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 78 | 6.6% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 116 | 9.9% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 287 | 24.4% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 495 | 42.1% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 200 | 17.0% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (37738 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 4,023 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 358 | 8.9% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 5,197 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 670 | 12.9% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 20 | 3.0% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 284 | 42.4% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 366 | 54.6% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (37738 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 4,525 | 87.1% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 671 | 12.9% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 179 | 26.7% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 403 | 60.1% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 248 | 37.0% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 89 | 13.3% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (37738 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 4,534 | 87.2% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 61 | 1.2% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 663 | 1086.9% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 663 | 1086.9% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 663 | 1086.9% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 53 | 86.9% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 395 | 647.5% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 26 | 42.6% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (37738 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 4,928 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 4,235 | 85.9% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 693 | 14.1% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 436 | 8.8% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 115 | 2.3% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 142 | 2.9% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (37738 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 1,989 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 1,819 | 91.5% | 89.4% |
Gatlinburg, TN37738