| ZIP Code | 37687 |
|---|---|
| City | Roan Mountain |
| State | Tennessee (TN) |
| County | Carter County |
| Area Code | 423 |
| Elevation | 3,277 ft |
| Latitude | 36.178723 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -82.097005 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 47019 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 44.7 yrs ↓ 10% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.55 |
| Below Poverty | 21.8% ▲ 118% above avg |
| College Grads | 24.1% ▼ 38% below avg |
| Unemployment | 7.0% ▲ 44% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 67 (2.4%) |
| HS Graduate | 1,145 (41.1%) |
| Some College | 449 (16.1%) |
| Associates | 455 (16.3%) |
| Bachelors | 264 (9.5%) |
| Graduate Degree | 409 (14.7%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $45,660 ▼ 40% below avg ↑ 39% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $148,000 ▼ 47% below avg ↑ 31% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.2x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $730/mo ↑ 35% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 2,305 |
| Vacant Units | 650 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.55 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 2,305 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 650 |
| Owner Occupied | 88.8% |
| Renter Occupied | 11.2% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.55 |
ZIP code 37687 is located in Roan Mountain, Tennessee, within Carter County. With a population of 4,379, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 44.7 years. Economically, 37687 is a working-class ZIP code: the median household income of $45,660 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 37687 represents one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. The median home value of $148,000 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $730 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 88.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 31% since 2019.
The population of 37687 is primarily White (97.90%). Residents are less-educated — 24.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects a significant share of residents at 21.8%. Household income has grown by 39% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 37687 stands at 7.0%, which is above the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 86%.
Overall, ZIP code 37687 in Roan Mountain, TN is characterized as working-class, less-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 4,379 residents, a median household income of $45,660, and a median home value of $148,000, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Tennessee.