ZIP Code 37755 in Helenwood, TN

Data Last Updated: October 1, 2025
City:Helenwood, Tennessee
Names to Avoid:
New River
County:Scott County
Timezone:Eastern (GMT -05:00)
Local Time:10:51:39 PM
Population:3,567 [See All]
Area Code:423
Classification:Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:36.4175, -84.5581
Land Area:37.919 sq mi
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Population & Demographics


ZIP Code 37755 has 3,567 residents and 1,290 households (average 2.66 persons per household). The median age is 39.0 years, about the same as the state (39.1) and about the same as the nation (38.8). The gender split is 48.6% male and 51.4% female, which is about the same as the national male share (49.1%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (96.7%, much higher than the state average of 72.2% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (0.8%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.8%, 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:3,567Source: Census DHC
2023 ACS Population Estimate:2,980Source: Census ACS
2025 ZC Population Estimate:3,399Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:94.1 people per sq mile
Average Income:$46,563Source: Census ACS
Households:1,290Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:$111,300Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:2.66Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:3.35Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)


Group20102011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Census ACS Population Estimate--2,6733,1153,2283,3454,2944,0494,1473,6973,1882,6522,9132,9202,980
Decennial Census3,688------------------3,567------
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: 39

Male Median Age: 38.2

Female Median Age: 39.5

Group< 55-910-1415-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-7980-8485+
Male91125156971111091111048512113411010711081323515
Female10010813317883971071211091251181331349871553726
Total191233289275194206218225194246252243241208152877241
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Population by Race


White:3,44898.23%
Black:90.26%
Hispanic:*290.83%
Asian:40.11%
American Indian:110.31%
Hawaiian:00%
Other:90.26%
Total:3,510100%
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:1,73448.61%38.2 years
Females:1,83351.39%39.5 years
Total:3,567100%39.0 years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship


Native, born in the United States:2,90197.35%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:00.00%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:531.78%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:262.65%
Total Population:2,980100%
Total Native Population:2,90197.35%
Total Foreign-born Population:792.65%
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 $46,563, which is far less than the national median ($78,538), is up $16,225 (53.5%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $12,500. Family households earn a median of $46,500 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $46,500). By gender, male median income is $27,309 and female is $29,948, which is considerably lower than the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $2,639 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 56.8%, which is lower than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 16.9%, which is much higher than the state rate (4.7%). The largest occupation group is Production (32.8%).

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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$30,338$27,987$28,036$28,715$27,534$32,902$33,611$33,947$34,063$37,936$34,590$46,141$46,563
Median Family Income$39,118$32,375$31,250$39,474$34,219$37,056$36,338$38,060$36,895$38,214$34,515$43,543$46,500
Median NonFamily Income$13,636$14,159$15,179$16,295$17,039$21,270$22,316$22,746$23,206$23,792$25,724$0$0
Median Male Income$32,465$28,036$31,467$26,790$33,707$33,494$32,889$29,899$35,000$20,445$20,870$24,246$27,309
Median Female Income$31,005$32,188$31,612$26,635$25,521$25,293$25,556$26,905$0$26,176$25,000$29,063$29,948
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:1,16947.21%
Unemployed:2379.57%
Not In Labor Force:1,07043.21%
Total:2,476100%
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:31727.12%
Service:28724.55%
Sales and Office:16313.94%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:181.54%
Production, transportation, and material moving:38432.85%
Total Civilian Employed Population:1,169100%
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 $111,300, which is much lower than the national median ($303,400), is up $28,200 (33.94%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $23,300. The median gross rent is $946, which is much lower than the national median ($1,348), is up $510 (116.97%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $461. Of occupied housing, owners make up 70.74% (45.93% with a mortgage, 54.07% free-and-clear) and renters 29.26% - making this ZIP Code more home ownership than the state and under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 13.06%, 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$83,100$77,200$77,400$78,400$85,900$86,400$80,600$81,400$88,000$66,400$65,400$118,000$111,300
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid


Less than $500:164.78%
$500 to $999:15445.97%
$1,000 to $1,499:5014.93%
$1,500 to $1,999:6920.60%
$2,000 to $2,499:00.00%
$2,500 to $2,999:00.00%
$3,000 or more:00.00%
No Rent:4613.73%
Total:335100%
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$436$431$461$523$588$460$478$487$485$492$529$629$946
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy


Owner Occupied (with mortgage):37232.49%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):43838.25%
Renter Occupied:33529.26%
Total Occupied Housing Units:1,145100%

Occupied Housing Units:1,14586.94%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):17213.06%
Total Housing Units:1,317100%
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:82562.64%
Multi-Family Units:15812.00%
Other Units:33425.36%
Total Housing Units:1,317100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community


In 2023, 8.70% 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 76.10%, which is markedly below the state rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 15.70%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.60%). Private coverage is 50.20%, which is falls below the national rate (67.30%). Public coverage is 48.20%, which is notably higher than the state rate (36.20%). The share of people in poverty is 20.40%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.70%), up 4.60 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 0.40 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 (38.06%). College enrollment is 16.86%, 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:1638.37%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:30215.50%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):84843.53%
Some college, no degree:37419.20%
Associate's degree:924.72%
Bachelor's degree:693.54%
Graduate or professional degree:1005.13%
Total:1,948100%
High school or higher:1,48376.13%
Bachelor's degree or higher:1698.68%
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:1,43444.01%
Public Insurance:1,37742.27%
No Insurance:44713.72%
Total:3,258100%
Has Health Insurance:2,81186.28%
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 Poverty15.8%27.8%31.7%30.2%36.3%33.7%26.9%20.9%20.0%9.2%20.0%15.4%20.4%
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:496.26%
Kindergarten:283.58%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):29838.06%
High school (grades 9-12):27635.25%
College or graduate school:13216.86%
Total:783100%
Early Childhood:779.83%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):60276.88%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 37755 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2023), there are 44 business establishments, employing about 826 people with an annual payroll of $35,509,000. USPS data shows 1,278 residential mailboxes and 54 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.

# Residential Mailboxes:1,278Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:54Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:1,798Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:1,183Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
# of Businesses:44Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$7,842,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$35,509,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:826Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 37755 is located in Scott County, Tennessee, within the Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA ) and Tennessee's 3rd and 6th Congressional Districts. This area has a population of 0 people, about 0.00% of whom live in ZIP Code 37755. It covers 37.919 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.043 sq mi.

CBSA Name:--Source: Census
CBSA Number:--Source: Census
CBSA Type:--Source: Census
CBSA Division:--Source: Census
CBSA Population:0Source: Census
MSA:Source: Census
Land Area:37.919 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:4733120Source: Census
Place Name:Helenwood CDP; TennesseeSource: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


37756 | | 37754

Schools in ZIP Code 37755


We could not locate which school district 37755 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.

Scott High School 400 Scott High Dr
Huntsville, TN 37756
District: Scott County School DistrictNearby
Huntsville Middle School 3101 Baker Hwy
Huntsville, TN 37756
District: Scott County School DistrictNearby
Huntsville Elementary 3221 Baker Hwy
Huntsville, TN 37756
District: Scott County School DistrictNearby
Robbins Elementary 355 School House Rd
Robbins, TN 37852
District: Scott County School DistrictNearby
Burchfield Elementary 1112 West 3rd St
Oneida, TN 37841
District: Scott County School DistrictNearby
Landmark Christian Academy 260 Landmark Rd
Oneida, TN 37841
District: Private SchoolNearby
Redemption Baptist Academy 109 Jim Goad Rd
Lancing, TN 37770
District: Private SchoolNearby
Meister Memorial Sda School 1145 Meister Hills Rd
Deer Lodge, TN 37726
District: Private SchoolNearby

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 37755


Tennessee College Of Applied Technology-Oneida-Huntsville 355 Scott High Drive
Huntsville, TN 37756-4149
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
University Of The Cumberlands 6191 College Station Drive
Williamsburg, KY 40769
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

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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