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ZIP Code 37873
Surgoinsville, TN, Hawkins County
Population
3,960
Land area
62.6sq mi
People per sq mi
63
City
Surgoinsville
ZIP 37873 and nearby ZIP codes
ZIP 37873 at a glance
- ZIP 37873 (Surgoinsville) is 63% less dense than Tennessee as a whole.
- The median household income is $44,390, 36% below the Tennessee median of $69,595.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $178,900 (38% below Tennessee) and median rent is $739 a month.
Local data for ZIP 37873
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
ZIP 37873, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$44,390
Poverty rate
15.2%
Median home value
$178,900
Median rent
$739/mo
Homeownership
84.6%
Bachelor's or higher
11.5%
Median age
48.4
Average commute
29.2 min
Economy and federal money
Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations
Business establishments
47
ZIP Business Patterns 2023
Employees
1,325
$56.58M annual payroll
PPP loans
$6.5M
76 loans
Campaign donations
$550
Itemized, 2026 cycle
Environment and hazard risk
ZIP 37873, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
361
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
54
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
86° / 26°F
48.8 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in ZIP 37873, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
42.4%
U.S. 33.3% +9.1 pts
Diabetes
16.9%
U.S. 12.1% +4.8 pts
Smoking
23.0%
U.S. 12.8% +10.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.6%
U.S. 11.1% +1.5 pts
Cities in ZIP 37873
ZIP codes near 37873
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| 37642Church Hill | 7.2 mi | 56.2 |
| 37857Rogersville | 8 mi | 235.7 |
| 37731Rogersville | 11 mi | 49.7 |
| 24221Stickleyville | 11 mi | 51.6 |
| 37645Mount Carmel | 12 mi | 6.2 |
| 37765Sneedville | 13 mi | 19.5 |
| 24244Duffield | 14 mi | 169.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What city is ZIP code 37873?
- ZIP code 37873 is in Surgoinsville, TN (Hawkins County).
- What county is ZIP code 37873 in?
- ZIP code 37873 is mostly in Hawkins County, Tennessee.
- How many people live in ZIP code 37873?
- About 3,960 people live in the 37873 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.