| City: | Sewanee, Tennessee |
| Names to Avoid: | University Of The South |
| County: | Franklin County |
| Timezone: | Central (GMT -06:00) |
| Local Time: | 8:00:49 PM |
| Population: | 312 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 931 |
| Classification: | Unique [Company/Government] |
| Coordinates: | 35.2066, -85.9192 |
| Land Area: | 0.146 sq mi |
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The University of the South, familiarly known as Sewanee, operates under dedicated ZIP code 37383 in Franklin County, Tennessee. Founded in 1857 by the Episcopal Church, the university sits atop 13,000 acres of the Cumberland Plateau, making it the second-largest campus in the United States. The original founding was disrupted by the Civil War, and the university was re-established in 1867-1868, opening on September 18, 1868 with nine students and four faculty. This dedicated postal designation has served the campus for over two decades.
The 2020 Census counted 312 residents within this ZIP, with a median age of 20.5 years reflecting the student population. A striking 97% of residents live in non-institutional group quarters, indicating dormitory housing. The university comprises the College of Arts and Sciences and the School of Theology, and is owned by 28 dioceses of the Episcopal Church. Postal records identify 4 delivery codes serving the University of the South and University South School of Theology buildings. Sewanee is the valid mailing city for correspondence.
| Population: | 312 |
| Median Age: | 20.5 |
| Housing Units: | 10 |
Buildings registered in the USPS ZIP+4 database with designated codes for direct mail delivery.
ZIP Code 37383 has 312 residents and 9 households (average 1.11 persons per household). The median age is 20.5 years, significantly younger than the state (39.1) and significantly younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 51.3% male and 48.7% female, which is slightly higher than the state male share (48.7%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (81.4%, much higher than the state average of 72.2% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Other / Two or More Races (8.7%, higher than the state average of 3.6%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.2%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).
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| 2020 Population: | 312Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 344Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 2,137.0 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $0Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 9Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $666,666,666Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 1.11Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 1.00Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 315 | 326 | 326 | 344 |
| Decennial Census | 0 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 312 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 20.5
Male Median Age: 20.3
Female Median Age: 21.3
| Group | < 5 | 5-9 | 10-14 | 15-19 | 20-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70-74 | 75-79 | 80-84 | 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 0 | 0 | 0 | 65 | 86 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 1 |
| Female | 0 | 0 | 0 | 51 | 100 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 0 | 0 | 0 | 116 | 186 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 1 |
| White: | 254 | 78.88% |
| Black: | 13 | 4.04% |
| Hispanic:* | 10 | 3.11% |
| Asian: | 18 | 5.59% |
| American Indian: | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 27 | 8.39% |
| Total: | 322 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 160 | 51.28% | 20.3 years |
| Females: | 152 | 48.72% | 21.3 years |
| Total: | 312 | 100% | 20.5 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 329 | 95.64% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 15 | 4.36% |
| Total Population: | 344 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 329 | 95.64% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 15 | 4.36% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $0, which is well under the national median ($80,734), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Family households earn a median of $0 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $0). By gender, male median income is $0 and female is $0, which is considerably lower than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $0 that has stayed about the same from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 33.1%, which is much lower than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 0.0%, which is considerably lower than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Service (36.8%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Family Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Female Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Employed: | 114 | 33.14% |
| Unemployed: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 230 | 66.86% |
| Total: | 344 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 28 | 24.56% |
| Service: | 42 | 36.84% |
| Sales and Office: | 35 | 30.70% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 9 | 7.89% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 114 | 100% |
In 2024, -666,666,666.00% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is -666,666,666.00%, which is far lower than the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 2.00%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.40%). Private coverage is 88.40%, which is well above the national rate (67.10%). Public coverage is 16.00%, which is far lower than the national rate (36.70%). The share of people in poverty is -666,666,666.00%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.80%). Poverty has been broadly stable, which may reflect structural barriers or offsetting gains and setbacks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is college (100.00%). College enrollment is 100.00%, which is far higher than the national rate (26.70%), indicating the community is likely a college hub with student-driven housing and services.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 0 | 0% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 0 | 0% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 0 | 0% |
| Some college, no degree: | 0 | 0% |
| Associate's degree: | 0 | 0% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 0 | 0% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 0 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 0 | 0% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 0 | 0% |
| Private Insurance: | 304 | 83.06% |
| Public Insurance: | 55 | 15.03% |
| No Insurance: | 7 | 1.91% |
| Total: | 366 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 359 | 98.09% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 0 | 0.00% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 0 | 0.00% |
| College or graduate school: | 344 | 100.00% |
| Total: | 344 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0.00% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 0 | 0.00% |
ZIP Code 37383 is assigned to a single organization or institution. Detailed business demographics are not published for unique ZIP Codes.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 0Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 0Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $0Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $0Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 0Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 37383 is located in Franklin County, Tennessee, within the Winchester, TN Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 49010) and Tennessee's 4th Congressional District. This Micro area has a population of 0 people, about 0.00% of whom live in ZIP Code 37383. It covers 0.146 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.006 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Winchester, TNSource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 49010Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MicroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 0Source: Census |
| MSA: | Source: Census |
| Land Area: | 0.146 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.006 sq miSource: Census |
| Congressional District: | 04Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 5984.84 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | 4767140Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Sewanee CDP; TennesseeSource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 37383 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.
Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on February 1, 2026.