The ZIP Code 37873 is associated with the city of Surgoinsville in Tennessee in Hawkins County in the U.S. An estimated 23.3% of residents in the 37873 ZIP Code are of age 62 years and older. Overall, the region has a median age of 45.5 years. In this Tennessee region, an estimated 9.3% have a bachelor's degree or higher, while the per capita income comes in at about $22,042. Median househould income is at $37,136, with an estimated 12% of the population living below the poverty line. The current population estimate is 4,934.
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Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 37873, 99.5% is one race, while 0.5% are two or more races. Approximately 0.9% of 37873 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 37873 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (99.3%), followed by Asian (0.4%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 99.3% |
| Black or African American | 0.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
| Asian | 0.4% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.0% |
| Some other race | 0.2% |
The median household income in ZIP Code 37873 is $37,136, while the region's mean household income is $52,492. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $22,042. The per capita income in ZIP Code 37873 of $22,042 is approximately 26.18% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $29,859. An estimated 11.9% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately25.26% higher than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 20.3% of the population in 37873 earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, while an estimated 19.1% earn $25,000 to $34,999 per year, and 1.0% of 37873 residents earn $200,000 or more per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 7.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 6.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 12.2% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 19.1% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 18.6% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 20.3% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 6.5% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 5.7% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 2.7% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 1.0% |
In ZIP Code 37873, 77.6% of the population graduated high school, while 9.3% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 8.3% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 2.2% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 39.6% in this Hawkins County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 8.3% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 14.1% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 39.6% |
| Some college, no degree | 22.4% |
| Associate's degree | 6.2% |
| Bachelor's degree | 7.1% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 2.2% |
Residents of ZIP Code 37873 are older than average. The median age of 45.5 years in ZIP Code 37873 is approximately 19.42% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 79.2% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 23.3% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 18.0% of the population in 37873 falls in the age group 45 to 54 years, while an estimated 11.9% are aged 25 to 34 years. On the low end of the scale, 2.4% of 37873 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 4.8% |
| 5 to 9 years | 5.5% |
| 10 to 14 years | 5.9% |
| 15 to 19 years | 6.8% |
| 20 to 24 years | 4.1% |
| 25 to 34 years | 11.9% |
| 35 to 44 years | 10.4% |
| 45 to 54 years | 18.0% |
| 55 to 59 years | 7.0% |
| 60 to 64 years | 6.6% |
| 65 to 74 years | 11.5% |
| 75 to 84 years | 5.2% |
| 85 years and over | 2.4% |
In ZIP Code 37873, 98.6% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 0.6% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 0.5% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.3% of homes. Lastly, 0.0% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Hawkins County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 98.6% |
| Spanish | 0.6% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 0.5% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 0.3% |
| Other languages | 0.0% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 37873, an estimated 17.8% of homes were built between 1990 and 1999. Additionally, 16.2% of homes in the region were built between 1980 and 1989, while an estimated 1.0% of homes were built between 2010 and 2013 in this Hawkins County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 3.3% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 1.0% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 13.1% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 17.8% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 16.2% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 12.7% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 11.2% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 7.9% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 3.4% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 13.5% |
In 37873, 48.3% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 2.2% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 28.1 minutes. Approximately 20.9% of the employed population 16 years and over in 37873 work in manufacturing, while an estimated 15.9% work in educational services, and health care and social assistance. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.3% of 37873 workers 16 years and over work in information.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 3.1% |
| Construction | 14.0% |
| Manufacturing | 20.9% |
| Wholesale trade | 1.9% |
| Retail trade | 9.5% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 7.7% |
| Information | 0.3% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 5.6% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 3.1% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 15.9% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 11.5% |
| Other services, except public administration | 2.2% |
| Public administration | 4.3% |
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 37873 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 86.1% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 37873 list , as a preventive measure.
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 86.1% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 37873 has an average daily solar radiation level of 5.04 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 22.33% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 23.52% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 37873 | 10.05¢/kWh | 10.49¢/kWh | 6.36¢/kWh |
| Tennessee | 12.45¢/kWh | 12.13¢/kWh | 6.4¢/kWh |
| United States | 16.63¢/kWh | 13.39¢/kWh | 8.72¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 37873 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 3.78 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 4.24 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 5.16 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.67 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.63 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.71 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 5.47 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 5.87 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.78 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 5.12 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 4.55 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 3.56 | 1.78 | 5.46 |