| ZIP Code | 37657 |
|---|---|
| City | Flag Pond |
| State | Tennessee (TN) |
| County | Unicoi County |
| Area Code | 423 |
| Elevation | 2,227 ft |
| Latitude | 36.017238 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -82.560518 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 47171 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 43.9 yrs ↓ 4% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.49 |
| Below Poverty | 3.2% ▼ 68% below avg |
| College Grads | 29.2% ▼ 25% below avg |
| Unemployment | 0.0% ▼ 100% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 5 (1%) |
| HS Graduate | 151 (30.6%) |
| Some College | 84 (17%) |
| Associates | 110 (22.3%) |
| Bachelors | 14 (2.8%) |
| Graduate Degree | 130 (26.3%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $71,581 ≈ Avg ↑ 57% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $214,200 ▼ 23% below avg ↑ 59% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.0x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Total Units | 450 |
| Vacant Units | 113 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.49 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 450 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 113 |
| Owner Occupied | 89.0% |
| Renter Occupied | 11.0% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.49 |
ZIP code 37657 is located in Flag Pond, Tennessee, within Unicoi County. With a population of 839, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 43.9 years. Economically, 37657 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $71,581 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 37657 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $214,200 is below the national average. Homeownership is strong here — 89.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 59% since 2019.
The population of 37657 is primarily White (92.73%). Residents are moderately educated — 29.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 3.2%. Household income has grown by 57% since 2019.
About 20% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 72%.
Overall, ZIP code 37657 in Flag Pond, TN is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 839 residents, a median household income of $71,581, and a median home value of $214,200, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Tennessee.