County ProfileTN
Carter County
Population: 56,356 · 6 ZIP codes
Demographics
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS/Decennial). Estimates vary by year.
People
Total population
56,356
People
Median age
45.9
Housing
Total households
24,425
Income
Median household income
$50,135
Housing
Total housing units
28,118
Employment
Employment rate
49.2%
Education
Bachelor’s degree or higher
20.6%
Healthcare
Insured population
88.3%
County details
Local time 02:16:45(CT)| Name | Carter |
|---|---|
| Total ZIP codes | 6total |
| ZIP codes (by type) | 4 Standard2 PO Box |
| Area code | 423 |
| Timezone | Central Time (CT) |
| Coordinates | 36.2847441, -82.1265932 |
| Land area | 341.3 sq miles(883.9 km²) |
Map of Carter county, Tennessee with ZIP codes
Cities and Communities in Carter County
Compare the largest cities in Carter County by population, median income, and growth. Use the table below to analyze key demographic shifts across the region.
| City | Population | Median incomeHousehold | ZIP codes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabethton | 14,546 | $46,975 | 2ZIPs |
| Hampton | 2,030 | $39,028 | 1ZIPs |
| Roan Mountain | 1,078 | $55,625 | 1ZIPs |
| Milligan College | 392 | — | 1ZIPs |
| Watauga | 353 | $62,917 | 1ZIPs |
— Data unavailable or suppressed by the U.S. Census Bureau for areas with small sample sizes to protect individual privacy.
ZIP Codes in Carter County
Review the most populated postal areas across Carter County. Use the ranking below to compare resident density and demographic scales between the county's major zones.
| ZIP | City | Median incomeHousehold | Population (ZIP) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 37643 | Elizabethton | $51,831 | 33,752 |
| 37687 | Roan Mountain | $49,914 | 4,641 |
| 37658 | Hampton | $37,995 | 4,019 |
| 37694 | Watauga | $81,250 | 1,766 |
| 37682 | Milligan College | — | 392 |
| 37644 | Elizabethton | — | — |
Data Sources & Citations
The geographic and demographic information presented on this site is compiled from publicly available, authoritative sources, including:
- United States Census BureauDemographic, population, housing, and socioeconomic data sourced from Census Bureau datasets, including the Decennial Census and the American Community Survey (ACS).Census Data
- United States Postal Service (USPS)ZIP code classifications, delivery types, and postal designations used for reference purposes. USPS ZIP codes are intended for mail delivery and may not always align exactly with Census geographic boundaries.USPS