| ZIP Code | 37317 |
|---|---|
| City | Copperhill |
| State | Tennessee (TN) |
| County | Polk County |
| Area Code | 423 |
| Elevation | 1,747 ft |
| Latitude | 35.031001 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -84.443056 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 47139 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 47.8 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.34 |
| Below Poverty | 14.6% ▲ 46% above avg |
| College Grads | 34.4% ▼ 11% below avg |
| Unemployment | 2.8% ▼ 43% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 7 (0.4%) |
| HS Graduate | 502 (28.8%) |
| Some College | 369 (21.1%) |
| Associates | 267 (15.3%) |
| Bachelors | 210 (12%) |
| Graduate Degree | 390 (22.3%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $73,032 ≈ Avg ↑ 112% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $117,500 ▼ 58% below avg ↑ 3% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 1.6x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $659/mo ↑ 20% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 1,371 |
| Vacant Units | 270 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.34 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 1,371 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 270 |
| Owner Occupied | 84.2% |
| Renter Occupied | 15.8% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.34 |
ZIP code 37317 is located in Copperhill, Tennessee, within Polk County. With a population of 2,576, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a mature community — the median age is 47.8 years. Economically, 37317 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $73,032 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 37317 represents one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. The median home value of $117,500 is well below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $659 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 84.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 3% since 2019.
The population of 37317 is primarily White (92.66%). Residents are moderately educated — 34.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 14.6%. Household income has grown by 112% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 37317 stands at 2.8%, which is below the national average. About 11% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 76%.
Overall, ZIP code 37317 in Copperhill, TN is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, a mature community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 2,576 residents, a median household income of $73,032, and a median home value of $117,500, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Tennessee.