| ZIP Code | 37766 |
|---|---|
| City | La Follette |
| State | Tennessee (TN) |
| County | Campbell County |
| Area Code | 423 |
| Elevation | 1,415 ft |
| Latitude | 36.398375 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -84.073032 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 47013 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 45.3 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.26 |
| Below Poverty | 21.8% ▲ 118% above avg |
| College Grads | 18.8% ▼ 51% below avg |
| Unemployment | 5.9% ▲ 20% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 145 (1.3%) |
| HS Graduate | 5,100 (47.3%) |
| Some College | 1,825 (16.9%) |
| Associates | 1,691 (15.7%) |
| Bachelors | 502 (4.7%) |
| Graduate Degree | 1,530 (14.2%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $46,692 ▼ 39% below avg ↑ 32% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $160,500 ▼ 42% below avg ↑ 79% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.4x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $747/mo ↑ 24% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 9,721 |
| Vacant Units | 2,041 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.26 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 9,721 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 2,041 |
| Owner Occupied | 61.4% |
| Renter Occupied | 38.6% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.26 |
ZIP code 37766 is located in La Follette, Tennessee, within Campbell County. With a population of 17,643, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a mature community — the median age is 45.3 years. Economically, 37766 is a working-class ZIP code: the median household income of $46,692 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 37766 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $160,500 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $747 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 61.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 79% since 2019.
The population of 37766 is primarily White (94.99%). Residents are less-educated — 18.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is well below the national average. Poverty affects a significant share of residents at 21.8%. Household income has grown by 32% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 37766 stands at 5.9%, which is above the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 82%.
Overall, ZIP code 37766 in La Follette, TN is characterized as working-class, less-educated, a mature community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 17,643 residents, a median household income of $46,692, and a median home value of $160,500, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Tennessee.