Hancock County, TN ZIP Codes
5 ZIP codes cover all or part of Hancock County, Tennessee: 37879, 37869, 37881, 37731 and 37765. The Census Bureau counts 6,852 residents in the county, with a median household income of $34,960 and a median home value of $134,500. Median household income ranges from $37,443 in 37881 to $47,864 in 37879. Its largest communities include Sneedville.
Hancock County (Census county figures)
| Measure | Census figure |
|---|---|
| Residents | 6,852 |
| Households | 2,828 |
| Median household income | $34,960 |
| Median home value | $134,500 |
| Median age | 43.1 |
| Median rent | $622 |
All 5 ZIP codes together
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents (sum of ZIP codes) | 19,736 |
| Households (sum of ZIP codes) | 8,487 |
| Median household income, range across ZIP codes | $37,443 (37881) to $47,864 (37879) |
| Household-weighted average of ZIP medians (an approximation, not a true median) | $44,717 |
| Homeowners | 75.8% |
| Households with kids under 18 | 31.5% |
| Moved in the past year | 7.1% |
| Carrier routes in EDDM2GO's route library | 17 routes, 9,165 homes (5 of 5 ZIP codes) |
Top facts
- Highest median household income in Hancock County: 37879 ($47,864)
- Most residents: 37879 (11,854 people)
- Highest homeownership: 37881 (80.0% own their home)
- Most households with kids: 37869 (34.6% of households)
- Most new movers: 37869 (8.4% moved in last year)
- Youngest median age: 37869 (38.8 years)
- Highest median home value: 37869 ($160,100)
Every ZIP code in Hancock County
| ZIP | Mailing city | Residents | Households | Median income | Home value | Homeowners | With kids | New movers | Carrier routes | Mailboxes | Why listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 37879 | Tazewell | 11,854 | 5,250 | $47,864 | $153,800 | 76.6% | 31.5% | 7.0% | 8 | 5,067 | 20% of its land |
| 37869 | Sneedville | 5,271 | 2,069 | $39,331 | $160,100 | 71.5% | 34.6% | 8.4% | 5 | 2,485 | 88% of its land |
| 37881 | Thorn Hill | 1,677 | 739 | $37,443 | $111,900 | 80.0% | 24.2% | 1.8% | 2 | 1,183 | 36% of its land |
| 37731 | Hawkins County | 564 | 275 | $53,105 | — | 85.1% | 36.0% | 8.3% | 1 | 461 | 49% of its land |
| 37765 | Hancock County | 370 | 154 | $23,289 | $87,500 | 69.5% | 18.8% | 15.9% | 1 | 268 | 100% of its land |
A ZIP code is listed for Hancock County when at least 10% of its land is in the county, when it holds at least 10% of the county's land, or when the county is its main county. Totals add up whole ZIP codes, including parts that cross the county line; the Census county figures above do not.
Cities and communities
- Sneedville — 1,364 residents · 1 ZIP code
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Frequently asked questions
- What ZIP codes are in Hancock County, TN?
- 37879, 37869, 37881, 37731 and 37765. Some cross the county line; the table shows each ZIP's share of land in the county.
- What is the population of Hancock County?
- 6,852 residents in 2,828 households (ACS 5-year estimates, 2020–2024).
- What is the median household income in Hancock County?
- $34,960 for the county as a whole. Its ZIP codes range from $37,443 (37881) to $47,864 (37879).
- Which Hancock County ZIP code has the highest median household income?
- 37879, at $47,864, among ZIP codes with at least 1,000 residents.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in Hancock County?
- For the 5 of 5 ZIP codes in EDDM2GO's stored route library: 17 carrier routes reaching 9,165 residential and 299 business mailboxes.
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