37874 ZIP Code
Sweetwater, Tennessee
December 15, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 37874 |
| City/Town: | Sweetwater |
| County: | Monroe |
| State: | Tennessee |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 15,961 |
| Median Household Income: | $48,864 |
| Per Capita Income: | $34,031 |
| Total Housing Units: | 7,284 |
| Median Home Value: | $153,000 |
| Land Area: | 102.9 sq miles
266.4 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.1 sq miles
0.3 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 35.5983, -84.4565 |
Population Information (37874 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 15,961 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 7,846 | 49.2% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 8,115 | 50.8% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 41.0 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 856 | 5.4% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,027 | 6.4% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 806 | 5.0% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 922 | 5.8% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 856 | 5.4% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 2,130 | 13.3% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 2,184 | 13.7% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 1,849 | 11.6% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,284 | 8.0% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,140 | 7.1% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,668 | 10.5% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 851 | 5.3% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 388 | 2.4% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (37874 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $153,000 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.5 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $622 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 7,284 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 6,717 | 92.2% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 567 | 7.8% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 4,274 | 63.6% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 2,443 | 36.4% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (37874 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 11,494 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 710 | 6.2% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 722 | 6.3% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 5,332 | 46.4% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 2,128 | 18.5% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 914 | 8.0% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 1,144 | 10.0% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 544 | 4.7% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 87.5% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 14.7% | 34.3% |
Income Information (37874 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $48,864 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $67,338 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $67,287 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $34,031 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (37874 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 7,321 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 6,829 | 93.3% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 492 | 6.7% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 5,806 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 5,468 | 80.1% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 748 | 11.0% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 577 | 8.4% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 36 | 0.5% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (37874 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 13,876 | 86.9% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 515 | 3.2% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 57 | 0.4% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 483 | 3.0% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,030 | 6.5% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 967 | 6.1% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 993 | 6.2% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 870 | 5.5% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 58 | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 65 | 0.4% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (37874 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 307 | 4.6% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 526 | 7.8% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,022 | 15.2% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 613 | 9.1% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 995 | 14.8% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,104 | 16.4% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 941 | 14.0% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 788 | 11.7% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 209 | 3.1% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 212 | 3.2% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (37874 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 5,164 | 75.6% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 697 | 10.2% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 49 | 0.7% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 200 | 2.9% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 74 | 1.1% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 522 | 7.6% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 25.0 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (37874 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 299 | 4.4% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 482 | 7.1% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,646 | 24.1% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 140 | 2.1% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 841 | 12.3% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 481 | 7.0% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 37 | 0.5% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 35 | 0.5% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 551 | 8.1% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 1,337 | 19.6% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 505 | 7.4% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 373 | 5.5% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 102 | 1.5% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (37874 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 17.4% | 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 (37874 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 13,641 | 85.5% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 8,143 | 51.0% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 7,370 | 46.2% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 2,156 | 13.5% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (37874 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 4,574 | 68.1% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 2,723 | 40.5% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,481 | 22.0% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 383 | 5.7% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 67 | 1.0% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,566 | 23.3% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (37874 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 4,262 | 58.5% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 50 | 0.7% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 354 | 4.9% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 294 | 4.0% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 82 | 1.1% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 74 | 1.0% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 65 | 0.9% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 1,982 | 27.2% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 121 | 1.7% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (37874 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 52 | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 585 | 8.0% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 1,283 | 17.6% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,601 | 22.0% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,056 | 14.5% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,478 | 20.3% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 313 | 4.3% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 294 | 4.0% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 358 | 4.9% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 264 | 3.6% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (37874 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 92 | 1.3% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 627 | 8.6% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 1,754 | 24.1% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 3,505 | 48.1% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,047 | 14.4% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 259 | 3.6% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (37874 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 777 | 11.6% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 204 | 3.0% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 5,603 | 83.4% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 13 | 0.2% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 69 | 1.0% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 51 | 0.8% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (37874 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 527 | 7.8% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 2,001 | 29.8% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 2,211 | 32.9% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,978 | 29.4% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (37874 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 479 | 11.2% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 641 | 15.0% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 957 | 22.4% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 881 | 20.6% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 659 | 15.4% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 396 | 9.3% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 244 | 5.7% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 17 | 0.4% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (37874 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,136 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $350 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $622 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.56 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 1.99 | 2.38 |
Households (37874 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 6,717 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 3,129 | 46.6% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 990 | 14.7% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,156 | 17.2% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 1,923 | 28.6% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 2,056 | 30.6% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 2,190 | 32.6% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.35 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.95 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (37874 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 6,368 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 1,867 | 29.3% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 3,390 | 53.2% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 372 | 5.8% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 613 | 9.6% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 1,581 | 24.8% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (37874 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 2,896 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 113 | 3.9% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 140 | 4.8% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,551 | 53.6% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 822 | 28.4% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 270 | 9.3% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (37874 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 12,632 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 812 | 6.4% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 15,797 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 3,146 | 19.9% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 157 | 5.0% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,807 | 57.4% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,182 | 37.6% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (37874 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 13,405 | 84.0% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 2,355 | 14.8% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 730 | 31.0% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,625 | 69.0% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 647 | 27.5% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (37874 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 15,523 | 97.3% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 10 | 0.1% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 438 | 4380.0% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 438 | 4380.0% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 438 | 4380.0% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 105 | 1050.0% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 276 | 2760.0% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (37874 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 15,105 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 14,303 | 94.7% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 802 | 5.3% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 585 | 3.9% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 125 | 0.8% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 57 | 0.4% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 35 | 0.2% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (37874 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 6,717 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 5,715 | 85.1% | 89.4% |
Sweetwater, TN37874