ZIP Code 37868 in Pigeon Forge, TN

Data Last Updated: February 1, 2026
City:Pigeon Forge, Tennessee
City Alias:Sevierville
County:Sevier County
Timezone:Eastern (GMT -05:00)
Local Time:9:03:10 PM
Population:No Population Data
Area Code:865
Classification:PO Box
Coordinates:35.7883, -83.5544
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37868 Pigeon Forge, TN - Branch Post Office in the Smokies

ZIP Code 37868, Pigeon Forge

Small Town Unique ZIP No Census Data
LocationSevier County, TN
Area0 sq mi Single Point
Delivery Points527 (143 businesses)
PO Boxes384
ZIP CreatedBefore Oct 2004
Enclosed InZIP Code 37863
Key Facts
  • This ZIP is a branch post office (facility code B) with no defined territory, contained within ZIP 37863.
  • The post office maintains 384 PO Boxes and serves 143 businesses in Pigeon Forge.
  • All street delivery records are on Rena Street with UNIT designators, indicating PO Box Street Addressing.
  • Mail can be addressed to either Pigeon Forge or Sevierville for delivery to this ZIP.
  • Census data shows zero population because this is a postal service point, not a residential area.
  • Seven business establishments with 125 total employees use this ZIP as their mailing address.

Postal Service Point

ZIP 37868 serves a branch post office in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, one of the most visited tourist destinations in the Smoky Mountains region. This isn't a standalone ZIP with its own territory. Instead, it's a point location (MultiPoint geometry) contained within ZIP 37863. The branch operates 384 PO Boxes and serves 143 local businesses.

Gateway to the Smokies

Pigeon Forge sits in Sevier County alongside Gatlinburg and Sevierville, forming the gateway to Great Smoky Mountains National Park. The post office accepts mail addressed to either "Pigeon Forge" or "Sevierville" for this ZIP. Street delivery exists through one city carrier route, with all 160 street-addressed records located on Rena Street. These addresses use UNIT designators, which typically indicate PO Box Street Addressing (PBSA), where box holders can receive packages using the post office's street address combined with their box number.

A Service Point, Not a Residential ZIP

With zero resident population in Census data, this ZIP functions purely as a postal service point rather than a residential area. The 7 business establishments and 125 employees recorded here likely represent businesses using this branch for their mailing address. For visitors and businesses in Pigeon Forge, this branch offers PO Box services within walking distance of the tourist strip.

Street Name Patterns

Pbsa Addressing

Single street with UNIT designators indicates PO Box Street Addressing at the branch facility.

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 37868 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 8 business establishments, employing about 183 people with an annual payroll of $8,990,000.

# Residential Mailboxes:0Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:0Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:513Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
# of Businesses:8Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$1,962,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$8,990,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:183Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 37868 is located in Sevier County, Tennessee, within the Sevierville, TN Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 42940) and Tennessee's 1st Congressional District. This Micro area has a population of 89,889 people, about 0.00% of whom live in ZIP Code 37868. It covers 0 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 sq mi.

CBSA Name:Sevierville, TNSource: Census
CBSA Number:42940Source: Census
CBSA Type:MicroSource: Census
CBSA Division:--Source: Census
CBSA Population:89,889Source: Census
MSA:Knoxville, TN MSASource: Census
Land Area:--Source: Census
Water Area:--Source: Census
Congressional District:01Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:4141.92 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:--Source: Census
Intro Date:< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:4758080Source: Census
Place Name:Pigeon Forge city; TennesseeSource: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


37869 | | 37867

Schools in ZIP Code 37868


We could not locate which school district 37868 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.

Pigeon Forge Junior High School 300 Wears Valley Rd
Pigeon Forge, TN 37863
District: Sevier County School DistrictNearby
Pigeon Forge High School 414 Tiger Dr
Pigeon Forge, TN 37863
District: Sevier County School DistrictNearby
Pigeon Forge Intermediate 3003 Jess Wilson
Pigeon Forge, TN 37863
District: Sevier County School DistrictNearby
Pigeon Forge Primary 1766 Waldens Creek Rd
Sevierville, TN 37876
District: Sevier County School DistrictNearby
Sevierville Primary 1146 Blanton Dr
Sevierville, TN 37862
District: Sevier County School DistrictNearby
Alpha Educational Learning Center 449 Mccarn Cir
Sevierville, TN 37862
District: Private SchoolNearby
Christian Academy Of The Smokies 1625 Old Newport Hwy
Sevierville, TN 37862
District: Private SchoolNearby
The Kings Academy 202 Smothers Rd
Seymour, TN 37865
District: Private SchoolNearby

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 37868


Johnson University 7900 Johnson Dr
Knoxville, TN 37998
Type: Post Secondary
Maryville College 502 E Lamar Alexander Pkwy
Maryville, TN 37804-5907
Type: Post Secondary
Carson-Newman University 1646 S Russell Ave
Jefferson City, TN 37760
Type: Post Secondary
Strayer University-Knoxville Campus 800 S. Gay Street, #p330
Knoxville, TN 37929
Type: Post Secondary
The University Of Tennessee-Knoxville 527 Andy Holt Tower
Knoxville, TN 37996
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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  2. ZIP-Codes.com Proprietary Data Enhancements [Updated: 2/1/2026], https://www.zip-codes.com
  3. U.S. Census [Updated: Varies], https://www.census.gov
    • U.S. Census Office of Management and Budget [Updated: As Released]
    • U.S. Census 2020 Demographic & Housing Characteristics (DHC) [Decennial] [Updated: 5/25/2023]
    • 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]
  4. U.S. Geological Survey [Updated: Varies], https://www.usgs.gov
  5. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services [Updated: Annually, As Released], https://www.cms.gov
  6. National Center for Education Statistics [Updated: 2/1/2026], https://nces.ed.gov