ZIP Code 37846 in Philadelphia, TN

Data Last Updated: February 1, 2026
City:Philadelphia, Tennessee
Counties:Loudon County[Primary]
Mcminn County
Monroe County
Roane County
Timezone:Eastern (GMT -05:00)
Local Time:9:02:56 PM
Population:4,994 [See All]
Area Code:423
Classification:Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:35.6957, -84.4694
Land Area:72.6 sq mi
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Population & Demographics


ZIP Code 37846 has 4,994 residents and 1,881 households (average 2.65 persons per household). The median age is 42.1 years, older than the state (39.1) and older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 49.6% male and 50.4% female, which is about the same as the state male share (48.7%). Largest groups are White (85.9%, much higher than the state average of 72.2% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (9.7%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 9.7%, 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:4,994Source: Census DHC
2024 ACS Population Estimate:4,579Source: Census ACS
2026 ZC Population Estimate:5,718Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:68.8 people per sq mile
Average Income:$71,786Source: Census ACS
Households:1,881Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:$201,700Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:2.65Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:2.98Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)


Group201020112102201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Census ACS Population Estimate--5,3916,1816,1035,8675,8085,0024,9564,6514,4004,0024,1544,3744,1774,579
Decennial Census5,030------------------4,994--------
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: 42.1

Male Median Age: 41.7

Female Median Age: 42.7

Group< 55-910-1415-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-7980-8485+
Male166159163185135122106130163200137186178140144904428
Female129118177198144138150138138161187195157145138916945
Total29527734038327926025626830136132438133528528218111373
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Population by Race


White:4,29283.53%
Black:541.05%
Hispanic:*4849.42%
Asian:120.23%
American Indian:230.45%
Hawaiian:20.04%
Other:2715.27%
Total:5,138100%
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:2,47649.58%41.7 years
Females:2,51850.42%42.7 years
Total:4,994100%42.1 years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship


Native, born in the United States:4,14190.43%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:140.31%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:1002.18%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:3249.26%
Total Population:4,579100%
Total Native Population:4,15590.74%
Total Foreign-born Population:4249.26%
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 $71,786, which is well under the national median ($80,734), is up $37,440 (109.0%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $15,092. Family households earn a median of $74,875 versus $32,667 for nonfamily households (a difference of $42,208). By gender, male median income is $57,143 and female is $41,424, which is far less than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $15,719 that has widened from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 55.5%, which is far less than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 6.5%, which is above the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Production (30.1%).

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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$34,346$34,775$30,440$31,098$34,975$35,449$40,361$49,044$56,694$56,630$62,477$66,950$71,147$71,786
Median Family Income$38,421$37,122$34,627$35,030$42,000$47,154$54,212$57,108$59,611$73,036$70,982$76,107$93,833$74,875
Median NonFamily Income$23,281$27,098$22,852$14,975$14,194$11,250$6,942$0$0$0$38,265$0$0$32,667
Median Male Income$33,250$37,076$35,104$36,579$0$40,061$37,166$40,000$45,625$55,714$51,750$50,718$62,727$57,143
Median Female Income$27,208$26,933$26,758$26,395$0$30,396$30,577$31,307$32,734$32,277$36,739$38,636$47,250$41,424
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:1,84351.84%
Unemployed:1293.63%
Not In Labor Force:1,58344.53%
Total:3,555100%
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:44724.25%
Service:22512.21%
Sales and Office:32717.74%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:28915.68%
Production, transportation, and material moving:55530.11%
Total Civilian Employed Population:1,843100%
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 $201,700, which is far less than the national median ($332,700), is up $95,600 (90.10%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $85,100. The median gross rent is $771, which is well under the national median ($1,413), is up $206 (36.46%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $190. Of occupied housing, owners make up 78.15% (43.22% with a mortgage, 56.78% free-and-clear) and renters 21.85% - making this ZIP Code under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 13.96%, which is considerably 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$106,100$107,600$85,700$88,000$101,900$105,500$98,800$108,200$116,600$145,700$145,100$183,300$200,000$201,700
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid


Less than $500:00.00%
$500 to $999:22768.79%
$1,000 to $1,499:4814.55%
$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:5516.67%
Total:330100%
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$565$606$655$635$637$622$589$619$581$574$737$789$780$771
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy


Owner Occupied (with mortgage):51033.77%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):67044.37%
Renter Occupied:33021.85%
Total Occupied Housing Units:1,510100%

Occupied Housing Units:1,51086.04%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):24513.96%
Total Housing Units:1,755100%
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:1,16166.15%
Multi-Family Units:150.85%
Other Units:57932.99%
Total Housing Units:1,755100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community


In 2024, 10.40% 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 78.40%, which is far lower than the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 16.80%, which is far higher than the national rate (8.40%). The share of people in poverty is 15.40%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.80%), down 7.60 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 3.10 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 (40.66%). College enrollment is 16.20%, 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:33511.90%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:2729.67%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):1,22243.43%
Some college, no degree:52718.73%
Associate's degree:1665.90%
Bachelor's degree:2197.78%
Graduate or professional degree:732.59%
Total:2,814100%
High school or higher:2,20778.43%
Bachelor's degree or higher:29210.38%
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:2,68951.96%
Public Insurance:1,71633.16%
No Insurance:77014.88%
Total:5,175100%
Has Health Insurance:4,40585.12%
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 Poverty16.3%18.1%24.7%23.3%21.2%21.7%19.1%12.7%11.8%14.1%9.9%8.8%8.7%15.4%
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:605.12%
Kindergarten:574.86%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):47740.66%
High school (grades 9-12):38933.16%
College or graduate school:19016.20%
Total:1,173100%
Early Childhood:1179.97%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):92378.69%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 37846 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 21 business establishments, employing about 106 people with an annual payroll of $3,338,000. USPS data shows 2,158 residential mailboxes and 24 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.

# Residential Mailboxes:2,158Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:24Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:2,308Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:2,158Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
# of Businesses:21Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$672,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$3,338,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:106Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 37846 is located in Loudon 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 698,030 people, about 0.72% of whom live in ZIP Code 37846. It covers 72.6 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.007 sq mi.

CBSA Name:Knoxville, TNSource: Census
CBSA Number:28940Source: Census
CBSA Type:MetroSource: Census
CBSA Division:--Source: Census
CBSA Population:698,030Source: Census
MSA:Knoxville, TN MSASource: Census
Land Area:72.6 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:0.007 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:4757900Source: Census
Place Name:Philadelphia city; TennesseeSource: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


37847 | | 37845

Schools in ZIP Code 37846


ZIP Code 37846 is in the Loudon 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.

Philadelphia Elementary 300 Spring St
Philadelphia, TN 37846
District: Loudon County School District
Sailaway Learning & Academy 106 Armour Rd
Kingston, TN 37763
District: Private SchoolNearby
Lenoir City Christian Academy 2085 Simpson Rd E
Lenoir City, TN 37772
District: Private SchoolNearby
New System School Inc, Florida Office 600 N Front St
Rockwood, TN 37854
District: Private SchoolNearby

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 37846


Sweetwater Institute Of Cosmetology 409 Sweetwater-Vonore Road
Sweetwater, TN 37874-3026
Type: Post Secondary
Roane State Community College 276 Patton Lane
Harriman, TN 37748
Type: Post Secondary
Tennessee Wesleyan University 204 East College Street
Athens, TN 37303
Type: Post Secondary
Tennessee College Of Applied Technology-Harriman 1745 Harriman Highway
Harriman, TN 37748-5849
Type: Post Secondary
Tennessee College Of Applied Technology-Athens 1635 Technology Way
Athens, TN 37371-0848
Type: Post Secondary
Jersey College - Knoxville 10820 Parkside Drive
Knoxville, TN 37934-1956
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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