🇺🇸 United States ZIP Code

STANDARD

37862

Sevierville

ZIP Code 37862 is a standard zip code serving Sevierville, Sevierville, Tennessee (TN), in Sevier County, United States. It has an estimated population of 20,934 with a median household income of $35,895. The area falls within the America/New_York timezone.

Median Household Income vs. National Average

Location

Country: 🇺🇸 United States
State / Province: Tennessee (TN)
County: Sevier
City: Sevierville
Timezone: America/New_York

Coordinates

Latitude: 35.845200
Longitude: -83.538600

Geographic Details

Land Area: 84.01 mi²
Population Density: 249.0 people per mi² (65th percentile)
Bounding Box: 35.888947°N, 35.685497°S, -83.482648°E, -83.734186°W

With 20,934 residents spread across 84.01 square miles, this area has a population density of 249.0 people per square mile.

Demographics

20,934

Population

80th percentile

$35,895

Median Income

15th percentile

$174,400

Median Home Value

65th percentile

84.01 mi²

Land Area

The median household income in 37862 is $35,895, and the median home value is $174,400. This is below the national average for household income.

Housing

13,184

Total Units

8,477

Occupied Units

64.3%

Occupancy Rate

Nearby ZIP Codes

Other zip codes in Sevierville, TN.

37864

Sevierville

37876

Sevierville

Similar ZIP Codes in Tennessee

ZIP codes with similar median household income in Tennessee.

38371

Sardis

$39,091

38019

Covington

$36,192

37814

Morristown

$40,811

38425

Clifton

$31,077

37178

Tennessee Ridge

$41,157

37807

Maynardville

$32,756

37185

Waverly

$38,089

38067

Saulsbury

$33,472

Frequently Asked Questions

What information is available for each ZIP code?

Each ZIP code page shows city, state, county, geographic coordinates, timezone, population, median household income, median home value, housing units, land area, population density, commute time, educational attainment, area codes, and ZIP code type (Standard, PO Box, or Unique).

What are the different types of ZIP codes?

There are three types of ZIP codes: Standard (residential and commercial delivery areas), PO Box (assigned to post office box sections), and Unique (assigned to a single high-volume address like a government agency or large company). Standard ZIP codes are the most common.

How often is ZIP code data updated?

ZIP code assignments are updated quarterly by the USPS. Demographic data comes from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), which releases new 5-year estimates annually. ZipFYI updates its data to reflect the latest available information.

What is population density and why does it matter?

Population density measures the number of people per square mile in a ZIP code area. It helps identify urban vs. rural areas, affects real estate values, impacts service availability, and is used in market analysis. Dense urban ZIP codes may have 50,000+ people per square mile.

How are ZIP code boundaries determined?

ZIP code boundaries are determined by the USPS based on mail delivery routes, not political or geographic boundaries. They follow carrier routes and may cross city, county, or even state lines. Boundaries can change when the USPS reorganizes delivery operations.

What does median household income tell me about a ZIP code?

Median household income is the middle value when all household incomes in a ZIP code are sorted. Half of households earn more and half earn less. It is a better indicator of typical earnings than average income, which can be skewed by very high or very low outliers.