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ZIP Code 37617
Blountville, TN, Sullivan County
Population
14,744
Land area
58.4sq mi
People per sq mi
252
City
Blountville
ZIP 37617 and nearby ZIP codes
ZIP 37617 at a glance
- ZIP 37617 (Blountville) is 47% denser than Tennessee as a whole.
- The median household income is $64,764, 7% below the Tennessee median of $69,595.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $247,700 (14% below Tennessee) and median rent is $920 a month.
Local data for ZIP 37617
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
ZIP 37617, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$64,764
Poverty rate
11.2%
Median home value
$247,700
Prices +7.5% in a year
Median rent
$920/mo
Homeownership
82.3%
Bachelor's or higher
22.7%
Median age
47.2
Average commute
23.3 min
Economy and federal money
Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations
Business establishments
281
ZIP Business Patterns 2023
Employees
2,919
$143M annual payroll
PPP loans
$19.46M
329 loans
Campaign donations
$35.42K
13% D, 29% R, 2026 cycle
Environment and hazard risk
ZIP 37617, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
470
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
266
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
86° / 26°F
44.0 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in ZIP 37617, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.1%
U.S. 33.3% +4.8 pts
Diabetes
15.7%
U.S. 12.1% +3.6 pts
Smoking
20.1%
U.S. 12.8% +7.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.3%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
Cities in ZIP 37617
ZIP codes near 37617
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| 37686Bluff City | 5.6 mi | 29.5 |
| 37663Spurgeon | 7.4 mi | 25.8 |
| 37664Kingsport | 8.5 mi | 33.9 |
| 24258Hiltons | 9.8 mi | 39.4 |
| 37615Oak Grove | 10 mi | 37.6 |
| 37618Bristol | 11 mi | 69.3 |
| 37694Watauga | 11 mi | 12.6 |
| 37660Sullivan Gardens | 12 mi | 65.7 |
| 37665Kingsport | 12 mi | 3 |
| 24290Weber City | 12 mi | 5 |
| 24201Bristol | 13 mi | 10.1 |
| 24202Mendota | 14 mi | 128.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What city is ZIP code 37617?
- ZIP code 37617 is in Blountville, TN (Sullivan County).
- What county is ZIP code 37617 in?
- ZIP code 37617 is mostly in Sullivan County, Tennessee.
- How many people live in ZIP code 37617?
- About 14,744 people live in the 37617 ZIP Code Tabulation Area, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023. ZIP Code Tabulation Areas closely match, but are not identical to, USPS ZIP code delivery areas.