ZIP Code 37820 in New Market, TN

Data Last Updated: February 1, 2026
City:New Market, Tennessee
Counties:Jefferson County[Primary]
Sevier County
Timezone:Eastern (GMT -05:00)
Local Time:9:02:45 PM
Population:7,991 [See All]
Area Code:865
Classification:Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:36.0900, -83.5599
Land Area:67.617 sq mi
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Population & Demographics


ZIP Code 37820 has 7,991 residents and 3,073 households (average 2.59 persons per household). The median age is 43.9 years, older than the state (39.1) and older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 50.2% male and 49.8% female, which is slightly higher than the state male share (48.7%). Largest groups are White (91.3%, much higher than the state average of 72.2% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (3.6%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.6%, 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 2011-2024 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.
2020 Population:7,991Source: Census DHC
2024 ACS Population Estimate:8,327Source: Census ACS
2026 ZC Population Estimate:9,119Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:118.2 people per sq mile
Average Income:$66,616Source: Census ACS
Households:3,073Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:$204,600Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:2.59Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:2.98Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)


Group201020112102201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Census ACS Population Estimate--7,3207,5997,4307,5368,1288,1757,6438,1718,3547,7157,2137,2697,7438,327
Decennial Census7,495------------------7,991--------
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

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


Median Age: 43.9

Male Median Age: 42.3

Female Median Age: 46

Group< 55-910-1415-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-7980-8485+
Male2062382872592242342102372552472683112932372031619147
Female20022728124518121019919022426731330729925322214912690
Total406465568504405444409427479514581618592490425310217137
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Population by Race


White:7,29792.71%
Black:770.98%
Hispanic:*2873.65%
Asian:270.34%
American Indian:280.36%
Hawaiian:10.01%
Other:1541.96%
Total:7,871100%
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:4,00850.16%42.3 years
Females:3,98349.84%46.0 years
Total:7,991100%43.9 years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship


Native, born in the United States:8,25199.09%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:120.14%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:510.61%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:130.77%
Total Population:8,327100%
Total Native Population:8,26399.23%
Total Foreign-born Population:640.77%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 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 2024, the Median household income is $66,616, which is considerably lower than the national median ($80,734), is up $26,437 (65.8%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $20,366. Family households earn a median of $80,444 versus $28,431 for nonfamily households (a difference of $52,013). By gender, male median income is $62,891 and female is $45,381, which is far less than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $17,510 that has widened from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 65.6%, which is edges past the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 3.3%, which is considerably lower than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (30.8%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 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 Type20112012201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Median Household Income$40,179$40,025$42,321$45,385$45,337$44,631$45,308$45,615$46,250$48,488$50,417$57,584$62,901$66,616
Median Family Income$52,857$49,063$48,794$50,861$49,515$50,361$50,603$52,462$50,679$52,467$59,487$67,865$70,568$80,444
Median NonFamily Income$23,975$28,389$28,944$28,750$27,061$23,313$21,071$22,404$22,869$24,567$28,636$30,058$29,929$28,431
Median Male Income$35,808$35,275$36,280$37,500$40,208$37,168$42,850$42,581$41,366$45,781$52,381$55,517$57,115$62,891
Median Female Income$29,266$29,302$28,033$29,180$29,500$30,476$27,313$30,202$28,225$32,390$34,909$39,180$45,891$45,381
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income


Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment Status


Employed:4,33763.47%
Unemployed:1472.15%
Not In Labor Force:2,34934.38%
Total:6,833100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 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:1,33530.78%
Service:76217.57%
Sales and Office:1,00723.22%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:49511.41%
Production, transportation, and material moving:73817.02%
Total Civilian Employed Population:4,337100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability


In 2024, the median home value is $204,600, which is well under the national median ($332,700), is up $108,500 (112.90%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $76,100. The median gross rent is $906, which is well under the national median ($1,413), is up $199 (28.15%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $264. Of occupied housing, owners make up 82.55% (48.28% with a mortgage, 51.72% free-and-clear) and renters 17.45% - making this ZIP Code under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 11.22%, which is far higher than the national rate (10.12%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)


Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time


Group20112102201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Median Home Value$96,100$105,200$99,600$106,200$122,700$119,600$121,200$124,200$128,500$137,800$155,800$176,400$193,500$204,600
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid


Less than $500:162.90%
$500 to $999:23943.30%
$1,000 to $1,499:10919.75%
$1,500 to $1,999:91.63%
$2,000 to $2,499:00.00%
$2,500 to $2,999:00.00%
$3,000 or more:00.00%
No Rent:17932.43%
Total:552100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time


Group20112102201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Median Rent$707$690$740$747$689$721$703$641$642$688$617$803$853$906
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy


Owner Occupied (with mortgage):1,26139.85%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):1,35142.70%
Renter Occupied:55217.45%
Total Occupied Housing Units:3,164100%

Occupied Housing Units:3,16488.78%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):40011.22%
Total Housing Units:3,564100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

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


Single-Family Units:2,60473.06%
Multi-Family Units:130.36%
Other Units:94726.57%
Total Housing Units:3,564100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community


In 2024, 16.70% 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 91.60%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 9.20%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.40%). The share of people in poverty is 8.70%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.80%), down 10.10 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 7.10 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 (50.98%). College enrollment is 18.31%, 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 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)


Less than 9th grade:2173.58%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:2914.80%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):2,56742.37%
Some college, no degree:1,33322.00%
Associate's degree:64110.58%
Bachelor's degree:68111.24%
Graduate or professional degree:3285.41%
Total:6,058100%
High school or higher:5,55091.61%
Bachelor's degree or higher:1,00916.66%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

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


Private Insurance:5,62260.53%
Public Insurance:2,90031.22%
No Insurance:7668.25%
Total:9,288100%
Has Health Insurance:8,52291.75%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2024)


Group20112102201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
% of People in Poverty15.5%16.8%13.8%12.1%11.1%7.8%6.4%13.4%12.5%13.8%13.8%9.8%5.4%8.7%
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 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:613.64%
Kindergarten:1146.80%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):85550.98%
High school (grades 9-12):34020.27%
College or graduate school:30718.31%
Total:1,677100%
Early Childhood:17510.44%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):1,30978.06%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 37820 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 78 business establishments, employing about 1,006 people with an annual payroll of $62,762,000. USPS data shows 3,521 residential mailboxes and 81 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.

# Residential Mailboxes:3,521Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:81Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:3,857Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:3,432Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
# of Businesses:78Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$15,443,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$62,762,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:1,006Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 37820 is located in Jefferson County, Tennessee, within the Morristown, TN Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 34100) and Tennessee's 1st and 2nd Congressional Districts. This Metro area has a population of 136,608 people, about 5.85% of whom live in ZIP Code 37820. It covers 67.617 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.638 sq mi.

CBSA Name:Morristown, TNSource: Census
CBSA Number:34100Source: Census
CBSA Type:MetroSource: Census
CBSA Division:--Source: Census
CBSA Population:136,608Source: Census
MSA:Source: Census
Land Area:67.617 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:0.638 sq miSource: Census
Congressional District:01,02Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:4141.92, 2320.68 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:Source: Census
Intro Date:< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:4752940Source: Census
Place Name:New Market town; TennesseeSource: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


37821 | | 37819

Schools in ZIP Code 37820


ZIP Code 37820 is in the Jefferson 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.

New Market Elementary 1559 W Old A Johnson Hwy
New Market, TN 37820
District: Jefferson County School District
Wayne Academy Mtn View 809 Peal Ln
Dandridge, TN 37725
District: Private SchoolNearby
Avenue Child Enrichment Center 6057 W Andrew Johnson Hwy
Talbott, TN 37877
District: Private SchoolNearby
Lakeway Christian Academy-Lakeway Christian School 3720 Roy Messer Hwy
White Pine, TN 37890
District: Private SchoolNearby

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 37820


Carson-Newman University 1646 S Russell Ave
Jefferson City, TN 37760
Type: Post Secondary
Johnson University 7900 Johnson Dr
Knoxville, TN 37998
Type: Post Secondary
Tennessee College Of Applied Technology-Morristown 821 W Louise Ave
Morristown, TN 37813-2094
Type: Post Secondary
Walters State Community College 500 South Davy Crockett Parkway
Morristown, TN 37813-6899
Type: Post Secondary
Strayer University-Knoxville Campus 800 S. Gay Street, #p330
Knoxville, TN 37929
Type: Post Secondary
The University Of Tennessee System Office 400 W Summit Hill Drive
Knoxville, TN 37902
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 February 1, 2026.

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    • U.S. Census 2011-2024 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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