ZIP Code 37726 in Deer Lodge, TN

Data Last Updated: October 1, 2025
City:Deer Lodge, Tennessee
Counties:Morgan County[Primary]
Fentress County
Timezone:Eastern (GMT -05:00)
Local Time:10:51:15 PM
Population:1,959 [See All]
Area Code:423
Classification:Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:36.2042, -84.8319
Land Area:90.958 sq mi
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Population & Demographics


ZIP Code 37726 has 1,959 residents and 804 households (average 2.44 persons per household). The median age is 44.0 years, older than the state (39.1) and older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 52.6% male and 47.4% female, which is higher than the state male share (48.7%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (95.5%, much higher than the state average of 72.2% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (1.4%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.4%, 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:1,959Source: Census DHC
2023 ACS Population Estimate:2,313Source: Census ACS
2025 ZC Population Estimate:2,422Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:21.5 people per sq mile
Average Income:$58,750Source: Census ACS
Households:804Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:$166,500Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:2.44Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:3.01Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)


Group20102011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Census ACS Population Estimate--1,6231,4621,3811,4731,6791,6481,7741,9651,8951,7921,9012,2582,313
Decennial Census2,037------------------1,959------
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: 44

Male Median Age: 44.2

Female Median Age: 43.7

Group< 55-910-1415-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-7980-8485+
Male695185755735504161468973761026434167
Female465356854939345366556053676449462528
Total115104141160106748494127101149126143166113804135
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Population by Race


White:1,87097.55%
Black:40.21%
Hispanic:*281.46%
Asian:10.05%
American Indian:40.21%
Hawaiian:10.05%
Other:90.47%
Total:1,917100%
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:1,03152.63%44.2 years
Females:92847.37%43.7 years
Total:1,959100%44.0 years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship


Native, born in the United States:2,30999.83%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:00.00%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:40.17%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:00.17%
Total Population:2,313100%
Total Native Population:2,30999.83%
Total Foreign-born Population:40.17%
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 $58,750, which is well under the national median ($78,538), is up $30,750 (109.8%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $26,061. Family households earn a median of $77,542 versus $27,061 for nonfamily households (a difference of $50,481). By gender, male median income is $58,000 and female is $27,351, which is far less than the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $30,649 that has widened from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 44.1%, which is markedly below the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 1.2%, which is markedly below the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (49.4%).

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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$28,000$26,161$27,391$33,698$33,500$36,974$38,024$38,713$32,689$40,792$41,515$65,387$58,750
Median Family Income$37,700$42,344$48,269$43,594$41,285$42,870$46,719$44,821$41,894$49,148$52,222$68,482$77,542
Median NonFamily Income$10,789$12,775$14,688$14,261$16,467$15,862$17,399$14,708$13,920$18,045$19,677$25,950$27,061
Median Male Income$43,281$54,107$57,802$57,188$57,171$56,458$53,393$47,609$30,750$50,276$54,160$59,938$58,000
Median Female Income$31,250$27,250$27,045$24,821$19,643$24,091$0$25,063$26,284$26,688$33,750$32,188$27,351
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:68241.28%
Unemployed:90.54%
Not In Labor Force:96158.17%
Total:1,652100%
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:33749.41%
Service:304.40%
Sales and Office:12217.89%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:16023.46%
Production, transportation, and material moving:334.84%
Total Civilian Employed Population:682100%
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 $166,500, which is much lower than the national median ($303,400), is up $50,800 (43.91%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $78,200. The median gross rent is $480, which is far less than the national median ($1,348), is up $43 (9.84%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $64. Of occupied housing, owners make up 91.43% (47.30% with a mortgage, 52.70% free-and-clear) and renters 8.57% - making this ZIP Code more home ownership than the state and under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 11.80%, 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$115,700$119,600$86,400$87,600$93,500$88,000$85,300$95,900$88,300$69,000$86,400$116,400$166,500
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid


Less than $500:2131.82%
$500 to $999:1319.70%
$1,000 to $1,499:00.00%
$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:3248.48%
Total:66100%
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$437$427$0$457$433$0$490$522$544$492$488$499$480
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy


Owner Occupied (with mortgage):33343.25%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):37148.18%
Renter Occupied:668.57%
Total Occupied Housing Units:770100%

Occupied Housing Units:77088.20%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):10311.80%
Total Housing Units:873100%
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:58667.12%
Multi-Family Units:374.24%
Other Units:25028.64%
Total Housing Units:873100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community


In 2023, 11.10% 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 75.70%, which is markedly below the state rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 26.10%, which is far higher than the national rate (8.60%). Private coverage is 45.70%, which is falls below the national rate (67.30%). Public coverage is 50.90%, which is notably higher than the state rate (36.20%). The share of people in poverty is 21.60%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.70%), down 6.70 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 3.60 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 (57.36%). College enrollment is 3.62%, 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:19013.24%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:15811.01%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):66746.48%
Some college, no degree:21615.05%
Associate's degree:443.07%
Bachelor's degree:956.62%
Graduate or professional degree:654.53%
Total:1,435100%
High school or higher:1,08775.75%
Bachelor's degree or higher:16011.15%
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:1,03837.28%
Public Insurance:1,15441.45%
No Insurance:59221.26%
Total:2,784100%
Has Health Insurance:2,19278.74%
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 Poverty28.3%24.8%21.6%22.9%23.3%19.6%17.6%20.6%25.2%20.0%27.2%27.7%21.6%
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:318.01%
Kindergarten:328.27%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):22257.36%
High school (grades 9-12):8822.74%
College or graduate school:143.62%
Total:387100%
Early Childhood:6316.28%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):34288.37%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 37726 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2023), there are 8 business establishments, employing about 22 people with an annual payroll of $502,000. USPS data shows 993 residential mailboxes and 18 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.

# Residential Mailboxes:993Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:18Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:1,833Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:976Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
# of Businesses:8Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$143,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$502,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:22Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 37726 is located in Morgan County, Tennessee, within the Knoxville, TN Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 28940) and Tennessee's 3rd and 6th Congressional Districts. This Metro area has a population of 919,553 people, about 0.21% of whom live in ZIP Code 37726. It covers 90.958 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.043 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:Source: Census
Land Area:90.958 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:0.043 sq miSource: Census
Congressional District:03,06Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:4570.32, 6474.21 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


37727 | | 37725

Schools in ZIP Code 37726


We could not locate which school district 37726 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are 0 public schools with a nearby mailing address, but we have located 5 public schools nearby. There are however 1 private school(s). It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.

Sunbright School 205 Burrville Rd
Sunbright, TN 37872
District: Morgan County School DistrictNearby
Central High School 1119 Knoxville Hwy
Wartburg, TN 37887
District: Morgan County School DistrictNearby
Central Elementary 1315 Knoxville Hwy
Wartburg, TN 37887
District: Morgan County School DistrictNearby
Morgan County Career And Technical Center 132 Flat Fork Rd
Wartburg, TN 37887
District: Morgan County School DistrictNearby
Central Middle School 146 Liberty Rd
Wartburg, TN 37887
District: Morgan County School DistrictNearby
Meister Memorial Sda School 1145 Meister Hills Rd
Deer Lodge, TN 37726
District: Private School

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 37726


Tennessee College Of Applied Technology-Crossville 910 Miller Avenue
Crossville, TN 38555
Type: Post Secondary
Tennessee College Of Applied Technology-Oneida-Huntsville 355 Scott High Drive
Huntsville, TN 37756-4149
Type: Post Secondary
Tennessee College Of Applied Technology-Harriman 1745 Harriman Highway
Harriman, TN 37748-5849
Type: Post Secondary
Roane State Community College 276 Patton Lane
Harriman, TN 37748
Type: Post Secondary
Tennessee College Of Applied Technology-Livingston 740 Hi Tech Dr
Livingston, TN 38570
Type: Post Secondary
Tennessee College Of Applied Technology-Jacksboro 265 Elkins Rd
Jacksboro, TN 37757
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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