ZIP Code 37391 in Turtletown, TN

Data Last Updated: October 1, 2025
City:Turtletown, Tennessee
County:Polk County
Timezone:Eastern (GMT -05:00)
Local Time:10:49:15 PM
Population:1,573 [See All]
Area Code:423
Classification:Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:35.0881, -84.3509
Land Area:25.593 sq mi
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Population & Demographics


ZIP Code 37391 has 1,573 residents and 687 households (average 2.29 persons per household). The median age is 52.0 years, significantly older than the state (39.1) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 50.3% male and 49.7% female, which is slightly higher than the state male share (48.7%). Largest groups are White (92.7%, much higher than the state average of 72.2% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (0.9%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.9%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.
2020 Population:1,573Source: Census DHC
2023 ACS Population Estimate:1,699Source: Census ACS
2025 ZC Population Estimate:1,864Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:61.5 people per sq mile
Average Income:$40,734Source: Census ACS
Households:687Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:$185,300Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:2.29Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:2.97Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)


Group20102011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Census ACS Population Estimate--1,1361,0431,0931,4151,3921,3111,3301,3211,4951,4741,7561,7921,699
Decennial Census1,598------------------1,573------
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)


Median Age: 52

Male Median Age: 50.4

Female Median Age: 53.8

Group< 55-910-1415-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-7980-8485+
Male30323552462029464453485876784164318
Female254142363022335025555893665453473913
Total557377887642629669108106151142132941117021
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Population by Race


White:1,45898.18%
Black:10.07%
Hispanic:*140.94%
Asian:20.13%
American Indian:50.34%
Hawaiian:00%
Other:50.34%
Total:1,485100%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)
* NOTE: Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. This means individuals who identify as Hispanic will also be included in one of the race categories (such as White or Black). As a result, the totals shown here may exceed 100% when Hispanic is displayed alongside racial groups.

Gender Breakdown


GenderCount%Median Age
Males:79150.29%50.4 years
Females:78249.71%53.8 years
Total:1,573100%52.0 years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship


Native, born in the United States:1,68699.23%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:00.00%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:60.35%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:70.77%
Total Population:1,699100%
Total Native Population:1,68699.23%
Total Foreign-born Population:130.77%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS
Note: Nativity and Citizenship derived from American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Total Population listed here will not match official ZIP Code population totals, which are based on the Decennial Census.

Income & Employment


In 2023, the Median household income is $40,734, which is considerably lower than the national median ($78,538), is up $1,215 (3.1%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $7,912. Family households earn a median of $52,321 versus $32,500 for nonfamily households (a difference of $19,821). By gender, male median income is $38,571 and female is $31,217, which is well under the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $7,354 that has widened from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 55.0%, which is markedly below the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 11.6%, which is considerably above the state rate (4.7%). The largest occupation group is Service (22.6%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02, DP03, DP04 and DP05.

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)


Income Type2011201220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Household Income$39,519$33,963$33,590$30,568$32,969$31,523$32,375$31,990$48,646$43,750$35,764$39,656$40,734
Median Family Income$63,015$58,056$46,458$37,014$40,288$41,250$37,500$34,375$57,857$56,576$49,625$56,367$52,321
Median NonFamily Income$20,227$18,125$18,553$15,284$22,273$17,444$28,182$19,432$26,042$35,106$22,109$0$32,500
Median Male Income$34,083$42,083$49,500$41,150$40,184$41,036$40,588$40,000$35,958$36,715$39,516$38,603$38,571
Median Female Income$37,561$35,323$33,250$34,083$31,845$34,205$32,000$29,779$30,735$27,209$25,506$29,079$31,217
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income


Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment Status


Employed:68948.66%
Unemployed:906.36%
Not In Labor Force:63744.99%
Total:1,416100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)


Management, business, science, and arts:15021.77%
Service:15622.64%
Sales and Office:10314.95%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:12918.72%
Production, transportation, and material moving:15121.92%
Total Civilian Employed Population:689100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability


In 2023, the median home value is $185,300, which is far less than the national median ($303,400), is up $86,400 (87.36%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $24,000. The median gross rent is $0, which is far less than the state median ($1,122), is down $487 (100.00%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $817. Of occupied housing, owners make up 81.80% (29.13% with a mortgage, 70.87% free-and-clear) and renters 18.20% - making this ZIP Code more home ownership than the state and under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 26.94%, which is much higher than the national rate (10.43%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)


Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Home Value$98,900$94,300$99,600$98,900$98,800$117,600$114,700$121,600$161,300$159,900$143,100$172,800$185,300
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid


Less than $500:4035.40%
$500 to $999:76.19%
$1,000 to $1,499:2623.01%
$1,500 to $1,999:00.00%
$2,000 to $2,499:00.00%
$2,500 to $2,999:00.00%
$3,000 or more:00.00%
No Rent:4035.40%
Total:113100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Rent$487$762$760$763$594$568$575$669$817$701$721$896$0
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy


Owner Occupied (with mortgage):14823.83%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):36057.97%
Renter Occupied:11318.20%
Total Occupied Housing Units:621100%

Occupied Housing Units:62173.06%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):22926.94%
Total Housing Units:850100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)


Single-Family Units:69982.24%
Multi-Family Units:00.00%
Other Units:15117.76%
Total Housing Units:850100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community


In 2023, 16.00% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.00%). High school or higher is 84.50%, which is on par with the state rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 17.80%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.60%). Private coverage is 48.00%, which is falls below the national rate (67.30%). Public coverage is 52.60%, which is notably higher than the state rate (36.20%). The share of people in poverty is 11.80%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.70%), up 9.40 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 6.10 percentage points. This signals a sharp increase in hardship - a shrinking consumer base, heavy pressure on public services, and job-market contraction risks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (36.16%). College enrollment is 26.68%, which is on par with the state rate (24.10%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)


Less than 9th grade:736.32%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:1069.18%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):54246.93%
Some college, no degree:18716.19%
Associate's degree:625.37%
Bachelor's degree:11710.13%
Graduate or professional degree:685.89%
Total:1,155100%
High school or higher:97684.50%
Bachelor's degree or higher:18516.02%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)


Private Insurance:81540.53%
Public Insurance:89444.46%
No Insurance:30215.02%
Total:2,011100%
Has Health Insurance:1,70984.98%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2023)


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
% of People in Poverty2.4%1.8%1.3%12.6%11.8%11.5%10.7%13.2%5.7%5.8%7.3%7.6%11.8%
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

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.

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)


Nursery School, Preschool:112.74%
Kindergarten:4711.72%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):14536.16%
High school (grades 9-12):9122.69%
College or graduate school:10726.68%
Total:401100%
Early Childhood:5814.46%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):28370.57%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 37391 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2023), there are 8 business establishments, employing about 15 people with an annual payroll of $567,000. USPS data shows 814 residential mailboxes and 18 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.

# Residential Mailboxes:814Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:18Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:903Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:814Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
# of Businesses:8Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$128,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$567,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:15Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 37391 is located in Polk County, Tennessee, within the Cleveland, TN Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 17420) and Tennessee's 3rd Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 127,445 people, about 1.23% of whom live in ZIP Code 37391. It covers 25.593 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.25 sq mi.

CBSA Name:Cleveland, TNSource: Census
CBSA Number:17420Source: Census
CBSA Type:MetroSource: Census
CBSA Division:--Source: Census
CBSA Population:127,445Source: Census
MSA:Source: Census
Land Area:25.593 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:0.25 sq miSource: Census
Congressional District:03Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:4570.32 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:Source: Census
Intro Date:< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:--Source: Census
Place Name:--Source: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


37394 | | 37389

Schools in ZIP Code 37391


We could not locate which school district 37391 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.

Copper Basin High School 205 Cougar Dr
Copperhill, TN 37317
District: Polk County School DistrictNearby
Copper Basin Elementary School 206 Cougar Dr
Copperhill, TN 37317
District: Polk County School DistrictNearby
Polk County High School 7200 Highway 411 North
Benton, TN 37307
District: Polk County School DistrictNearby
Benton Elementary 215 Schoolhouse Hill Rd
Benton, TN 37307
District: Polk County School DistrictNearby
Chilhowee Middle School 215 Schoolhouse Hill Rd
Benton, TN 37307
District: Polk County School DistrictNearby
Shenandoah Ranch Academy 293 Shenandoah Rd
Calhoun, TN 37309
District: Private SchoolNearby
Shenandoah Baptist Academy 138 Osment Rd
Cleveland, TN 37323
District: Private SchoolNearby
The Montessori School Of Cleveland 500 Tasso Ln Ne
Cleveland, TN 37312
District: Private SchoolNearby

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 37391


Tri-County Community College 21 Campus Circle
Murphy, NC 28906
Type: Post Secondary
Tennessee Wesleyan University 204 East College Street
Athens, TN 37303
Type: Post Secondary
Tennessee College Of Applied Technology-Athens 1635 Technology Way
Athens, TN 37371-0848
Type: Post Secondary
Pentecostal Theological Seminary 900 Walker St Ne
Cleveland, TN 37311-3330
Type: Post Secondary
Lee University 1120 N Ocoee St
Cleveland, TN 37311
Type: Post Secondary
Young Harris College 1 College Street
Young Harris, GA 30582
Type: Post Secondary

Sources & References


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 October 1, 2025.

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    • U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates (ACS) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census Business Patterns (CBD) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census American National Standards Institute (ANSI) [Updated: As Released]
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