37861 Zip Code Profile

37861 is a sparsely populated, suburban zip code in Rutledge, Tennessee. Median household income here ($27,163) is significantly lower than US average ($56,604). The population is primarily white, older, and mostly married couples. Housing prices here (average $91,300) are fairly typical for the Morristown metro area.

The average family income here is $43,993/year. This is less than the national average of $70,000/year. However, the national average number is a little misleading because there are some very wealthy Americans earning $50 million a year or more. (Wouldn't that be nice!) This pushes the national average higher than in would be without those edge cases. The median household income in the US (median, meaning half of US households make more and half make less) is at about $50,000/year. Median family income in 37861 is $34,020.

An intersting fact about income: Men in 37861 earn an average of $27,381/year. Women earn only $18,165/year.

3,145 people in 37861 have jobs. This statistic includes anyone over the age of 16.

Are you thinking about moving to a neighborhood in 37861? You might be interested to know that the average commute time to work for people living here is not bad, only 28.3 minutes.

The median age here is 43. There are 4,107 men and 4,233 women. The median age for men is 42 while for women the median age is 44.

To give you a sense of the community, 4,141 people (out of the 8,340 people live here) have lived in their home at least 5 years. The Post Office delivers mail to 3,552 homes, and 106 businesses every day. 81 people ride bikes or walk to work on a fairly regular basis.

37861 Zip code is located in the Eastern time zone at 36 degrees latitude (Fun Fact: this is the same latitude as Valetta, Malta!) and -84 degrees longitude. It has an average elevation of 987 feet above sea levell.

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• East Tennessee Regional Food Distribution
• Lyons Creek Subdivision
• Morristown Farmers Market

• Stonehenge Subdivision
• Tri-State Farmers Market
• West Side

• Demographics

• Total Population: 8,340
• White Population: 8,070
• Black Population: 79
• Hispanic Population: 336
• Asian Population: 19
• Hawaiian Population: 3
• Indian Population: 67
• Male Population: 4,107
• Female Population: 4,233
• Median Age: 43
• Median Age of Males: 42
• Median Age of Females: 44

• Geography

• Region: South
• Division: East South Central
• State: Tennessee
• CBSA Type: Metropolitan
• CBSA Name: Morristown TN
• County: Grainger
• City: Rutledge
• Longitude: -83.5
• Latitude: 36.3
• Elevation: 987 feet above sea levele
• Area code: 865

• Marital Status

• Average Age

• The Commute to Work

• Total commuters: 3,020
• Drive alone: 2,501
• Carpool: 411
• Public transit: 8
• Ride bikes or walk: 81


• Average commute time: 28.3 minutes.
•    0 - 5: 124
•    5 - 9: 322
•    10 - 14: 321
•    15 - 19: 331
•    20 - 24: 365
•    25 - 29: 79
•    30 - 34: 454
•    35 - 39: 161
•    40 - 44: 164
•    45 - 59: 482
•    60 - 89: 166
•    90 plus: 51

• The Economics

• Average House Value: $91,300
• Average Annual Household Income: $27,708
• Businesses: 85
• Employees: 810
• Annual Payroll: $20,887,000
• Average Family Income: $43,993
• Median Family Income: $27,163
• Average Income for Men: $27,381
• Average Income for Women: $18,165

• The Politics

• Congressional District: 03
• Congressional District Land Area: 3410.0
• Sr Senator: Lamar Alexander (R)
• Jr Senator: Bob Corker (R)
• US House Representative: Charles J. ?Chuck? Fleischmann (R)

• Other Stuff

• County FIPS Code: 057
• State FIPS Code: 47

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View all schools in Rutledge

Primary Schools

Joppa Elementary School

4745 Rutledge Pk

Rutledge, TN 37861

(865) 828-5721

Rutledge Elementary School

470 Water St

Rutledge, TN 37861

(865) 828-5530

Rutledge Middle School

7480 Rutledge Pk

Rutledge, TN 37861

(865) 828-5530

High Schools

Grainger County Adult High School

Po Box 38

Rutledge, TN 37861

(865) 828-5172

Rutledge High School

140 Pioneer Dr

Rutledge, TN 37861

(865) 828-5291