ZIP Code 37705 in Andersonville, TN

Data Last Updated: October 1, 2025
City:Andersonville, Tennessee
Counties:Anderson County[Primary]
Union County
Timezone:Eastern (GMT -05:00)
Local Time:10:50:51 PM
Population:5,031 [See All]
Area Code:865
Classification:Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:36.2299, -84.0216
Land Area:44.604 sq mi
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Population & Demographics


ZIP Code 37705 has 5,031 residents and 1,926 households (average 2.58 persons per household). The median age is 47.2 years, significantly older than the state (39.1) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 49.4% male and 50.6% female, which is about the same as the state male share (48.7%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (94.6%, much higher than the state average of 72.2% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (1.3%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.3%, 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:5,031Source: Census DHC
2023 ACS Population Estimate:5,479Source: Census ACS
2025 ZC Population Estimate:5,817Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:112.8 people per sq mile
Average Income:$77,853Source: Census ACS
Households:1,926Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:$310,800Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:2.58Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:2.75Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)


Group20102011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Census ACS Population Estimate--4,5214,6834,2474,4694,2864,1694,1513,9614,1204,3885,0995,5405,479
Decennial Census4,559------------------5,031------
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: 47.2

Male Median Age: 47

Female Median Age: 47.3

Group< 55-910-1415-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-7980-8485+
Male1311321721411241111041081581592012151892041611014330
Female98169157133112107128156148156202218194174178995563
Total2293013292742362182322643063154034333833783392009893
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Population by Race


White:4,75897.38%
Black:140.29%
Hispanic:*631.29%
Asian:110.23%
American Indian:170.35%
Hawaiian:00%
Other:230.47%
Total:4,886100%
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:2,48449.37%47.0 years
Females:2,54750.63%47.3 years
Total:5,031100%47.2 years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship


Native, born in the United States:5,33597.37%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:1021.86%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:00.00%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:420.77%
Total Population:5,479100%
Total Native Population:5,43799.23%
Total Foreign-born Population:420.77%
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 $77,853, which is much higher than the state median ($67,097), is up $41,073 (111.7%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $29,629. Family households earn a median of $99,464 versus $23,939 for nonfamily households (a difference of $75,525). By gender, male median income is $47,820 and female is $49,600, which is well under the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $1,780 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 63.8%, which is slightly above the state rate (62.1%). The unemployment rate is 2.4%, which is considerably lower than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (45.8%).

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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$36,780$42,620$40,443$42,873$43,270$46,349$48,906$48,045$48,224$49,040$65,201$73,090$77,853
Median Family Income$49,375$50,880$48,241$55,405$53,295$53,362$54,773$63,125$63,935$76,484$77,132$80,221$99,464
Median NonFamily Income$32,063$30,610$27,583$30,200$31,087$35,000$38,420$33,083$31,513$27,464$30,763$33,608$23,939
Median Male Income$35,566$40,764$42,929$45,417$37,054$41,250$36,406$36,433$36,953$42,917$43,958$46,147$47,820
Median Female Income$35,401$35,284$36,964$41,118$39,968$39,947$41,250$41,667$36,678$40,475$42,712$46,754$49,600
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:2,63062.22%
Unemployed:651.54%
Not In Labor Force:1,53236.24%
Total:4,227100%
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:1,20445.78%
Service:1756.65%
Sales and Office:56121.33%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:30311.52%
Production, transportation, and material moving:38714.71%
Total Civilian Employed Population:2,630100%
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 $310,800, which is considerably higher than the state median ($256,800), is up $177,500 (133.16%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $141,100. The median gross rent is $1,280, which is far above the state median ($1,122), is up $680 (113.33%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $454. Of occupied housing, owners make up 88.22% (69.39% with a mortgage, 30.61% free-and-clear) and renters 11.78% - making this ZIP Code more home ownership than the state and under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 21.68%, which is markedly above 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$133,300$139,200$140,400$159,800$166,600$174,600$184,100$171,400$169,700$214,900$225,500$242,400$310,800
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid


Less than $500:00.00%
$500 to $999:146.19%
$1,000 to $1,499:3113.72%
$1,500 to $1,999:83.54%
$2,000 to $2,499:00.00%
$2,500 to $2,999:00.00%
$3,000 or more:00.00%
No Rent:17376.55%
Total:226100%
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$600$612$702$700$596$741$779$779$826$849$1,063$1,310$1,280
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy


Owner Occupied (with mortgage):1,17461.21%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):51827.01%
Renter Occupied:22611.78%
Total Occupied Housing Units:1,918100%

Occupied Housing Units:1,91878.32%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):53121.68%
Total Housing Units:2,449100%
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:2,11286.24%
Multi-Family Units:823.35%
Other Units:25510.41%
Total Housing Units:2,449100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community


In 2023, 27.50% 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 88.50%, which is on par with the state rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 10.50%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.60%). The share of people in poverty is 1.20%, which is markedly below the state rate (9.90%), down 19.50 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 4.90 percentage points. This points to a pronounced improvement in local conditions - rising incomes, firmer consumer demand, and a stronger tax base. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (42.59%). College enrollment is 15.02%, which is far lower than the national rate (26.70%), indicating the community may be more oriented toward vocational/trade or direct-to-workforce opportunities.

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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:1684.31%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:2817.21%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):1,02126.21%
Some college, no degree:83921.54%
Associate's degree:51613.25%
Bachelor's degree:61615.82%
Graduate or professional degree:45411.66%
Total:3,895100%
High school or higher:3,44688.47%
Bachelor's degree or higher:1,07027.47%
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:3,84262.28%
Public Insurance:1,76128.55%
No Insurance:5669.17%
Total:6,169100%
Has Health Insurance:5,60390.83%
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 Poverty20.7%19.5%18.3%15.1%10.0%11.0%10.7%7.9%6.1%5.4%2.1%0.0%1.2%
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:14314.61%
Kindergarten:949.60%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):41742.59%
High school (grades 9-12):17818.18%
College or graduate school:14715.02%
Total:979100%
Early Childhood:23724.21%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):68970.38%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 37705 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2023), there are 60 business establishments, employing about 1,063 people with an annual payroll of $58,847,000. USPS data shows 2,255 residential mailboxes and 51 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.

# Residential Mailboxes:2,255Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:51Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:2,830Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:2,056Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:189Source: USPS
# of Businesses:60Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$13,011,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$58,847,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:1,063Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 37705 is located in Anderson County, Tennessee, within the Knoxville, TN Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 28940) and Tennessee's 2nd and 3rd Congressional Districts. This Metro area has a population of 919,553 people, about 0.55% of whom live in ZIP Code 37705. It covers 44.604 sq mi of land and a water area of 4.234 sq mi.

CBSA Name:Knoxville, TNSource: Census
CBSA Number:28940Source: Census
CBSA Type:MetroSource: Census
CBSA Division:--Source: Census
CBSA Population:919,553Source: Census
MSA:Knoxville, TN MSASource: Census
Land Area:44.604 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:4.234 sq miSource: Census
Congressional District:02,03Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:2320.68, 4570.32 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:--Source: Census
Intro Date:< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:4701220Source: Census
Place Name:Andersonville CDP; TennesseeSource: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


37707 | | 37701

Schools in ZIP Code 37705


ZIP Code 37705 is in the Anderson County School District, which serves grades Pre-Kindergarten thru 12th. There are 1 public school(s) in this ZIP Code, and we have located 3 private school(s). It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.

Andersonville Elementary 1951 Mountain Rd
Andersonville, TN 37705
District: Anderson County School District
Faith Christian School 1702 N Charles G Seivers Blvd
Clinton, TN 37716
District: Private SchoolNearby
Calvary Christian Academy 2139 Jacksboro Pike
La Follette, TN 37766
District: Private SchoolNearby
First Baptist Academy 7706 Ewing Rd
Powell, TN 37849
District: Private SchoolNearby

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 37705


Remington College-Knoxville 7415 Maynardville Pike Suite 106
Knoxville, TN 37938-3763
Type: Post Secondary
Tennessee College Of Applied Technology-Jacksboro 265 Elkins Rd
Jacksboro, TN 37757
Type: Post Secondary
Tennessee College Of Applied Technology-Jacksboro - 265 Elkins Road
Jacksboro, TN 37757
Type: Post Secondary
Huntington University Of Health Sciences 118 Legacy View Way
Knoxville, TN 37918-8230
Type: Post Secondary
Tennessee School Of Beauty Of Knoxville Inc 4704 Western Ave
Knoxville, TN 37921
Type: Post Secondary
South College 3904 Lonas Road
Knoxville, TN 37909-0000
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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