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ZIP Code 37888
Rutledge, TN, Grainger County
Population
3,432
Land area
55.7sq mi
People per sq mi
62
City
Rutledge
ZIP 37888 and nearby ZIP codes
ZIP 37888 at a glance
- ZIP 37888 (Rutledge) is 64% less dense than Tennessee as a whole.
- The median household income is $45,669, 34% below the Tennessee median of $69,595.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $137,400 (52% below Tennessee) and median rent is $907 a month.
Local data for ZIP 37888
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
ZIP 37888, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$45,669
Poverty rate
23.0%
Median home value
$137,400
Median rent
$907/mo
Homeownership
78.7%
Bachelor's or higher
14.1%
Median age
48.6
Average commute
41.6 min
Economy and federal money
Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations
Business establishments
19
ZIP Business Patterns 2023
Employees
50
$2.74M annual payroll
PPP loans
$625K
47 loans
Campaign donations
$1,488
10% D, 29% R, 2026 cycle
Environment and hazard risk
ZIP 37888, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
269
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
15
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 23°F
54.7 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in ZIP 37888, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
43.0%
U.S. 33.3% +9.7 pts
Diabetes
16.5%
U.S. 12.1% +4.4 pts
Smoking
25.5%
U.S. 12.8% +12.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
14.4%
U.S. 11.1% +3.3 pts
ZIP codes near 37888
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| 37861Rutledge | 6.5 mi | 98.6 |
| 37848Luttrell | 6.7 mi | 8 |
| 37825New Tazewell | 8.2 mi | 87 |
| 37709Blaine | 10 mi | 41.5 |
| 37779Luttrell | 10 mi | 34.6 |
| 37879Tazewell | 12 mi | 175.2 |
| 37866Maynardville | 13 mi | 55.3 |
| 37807Maynardville | 14 mi | 80 |
| 37708Bean Station | 14 mi | 41.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What city is ZIP code 37888?
- ZIP code 37888 is in Rutledge, TN (Grainger County).
- What county is ZIP code 37888 in?
- ZIP code 37888 is mostly in Grainger County, Tennessee.
- How many people live in ZIP code 37888?
- About 3,432 people live in the 37888 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.