| ZIP Code | 37863 |
|---|---|
| City | Pigeon Forge |
| State | Tennessee (TN) |
| County | Sevier County |
| Area Code | 865 |
| Elevation | 1,515 ft |
| Latitude | 35.786377 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -83.563687 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 47155 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 36.5 yrs ↓ 20% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.60 |
| Below Poverty | 21.3% ▲ 113% above avg |
| College Grads | 22.7% ▼ 41% below avg |
| Unemployment | 2.1% ▼ 56% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 63 (2%) |
| HS Graduate | 1,300 (40.4%) |
| Some College | 526 (16.3%) |
| Associates | 600 (18.6%) |
| Bachelors | 208 (6.5%) |
| Graduate Degree | 522 (16.2%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $53,587 ▼ 30% below avg ↑ 17% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $253,400 ▼ 9% below avg ↑ 56% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 4.7x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $933/mo ↑ 20% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 5,570 |
| Vacant Units | 3,113 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.60 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 5,570 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 3,113 |
| Owner Occupied | 50.6% |
| Renter Occupied | 49.4% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.60 |
ZIP code 37863 is located in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, within Sevier County. With a population of 6,469, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 36.5 years. Economically, 37863 is a working-class ZIP code: the median household income of $53,587 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 37863 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $253,400 is near the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $933 per month in median rent. The area has a relatively balanced mix of owners (50.6%) and renters (49.4%). Median home values have increased by 56% since 2019.
The population of 37863 is majority White (66.72%). Residents are less-educated — 22.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects a significant share of residents at 21.3%. Household income has grown by 17% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 37863 stands at 2.1%, which is well below the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 80%.
Overall, ZIP code 37863 in Pigeon Forge, TN is characterized as working-class, less-educated, and a relatively young community. With 6,469 residents, a median household income of $53,587, and a median home value of $253,400, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Tennessee.