| ZIP Code | 37642 |
|---|---|
| City | Church Hill |
| State | Tennessee (TN) |
| County | Hawkins County |
| Area Code | 423 |
| Elevation | 1,264 ft |
| Latitude | 36.53133 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -82.72694 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 47073 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 45.2 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.41 |
| Below Poverty | 10.6% ≈ Avg |
| College Grads | 30.4% ▼ 21% below avg |
| Unemployment | 8.8% ▲ 79% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 70 (0.7%) |
| HS Graduate | 3,799 (38.5%) |
| Some College | 1,381 (14%) |
| Associates | 1,624 (16.4%) |
| Bachelors | 1,322 (13.4%) |
| Graduate Degree | 1,683 (17%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $63,963 ▼ 16% below avg ↑ 44% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $178,000 ▼ 36% below avg ↑ 32% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.8x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $923/mo ↑ 41% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 6,989 |
| Vacant Units | 1,034 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.41 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 6,989 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 1,034 |
| Owner Occupied | 83.1% |
| Renter Occupied | 16.9% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.41 |
ZIP code 37642 is located in Church Hill, Tennessee, within Hawkins County. With a population of 14,491, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a mature community — the median age is 45.2 years. Economically, 37642 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $63,963 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 37642 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $178,000 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $923 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 83.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 32% since 2019.
The population of 37642 is primarily White (95.06%). Residents are moderately educated — 30.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 10.6%. Household income has grown by 44% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 37642 stands at 8.8%, which is significantly above the national average. About 15% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 80%.
Overall, ZIP code 37642 in Church Hill, TN is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, a mature community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 14,491 residents, a median household income of $63,963, and a median home value of $178,000, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Tennessee.