| ZIP Code | 37701 |
|---|---|
| City | Alcoa |
| State | Tennessee (TN) |
| County | Blount County |
| Area Code | 865 |
| Elevation | 940 ft |
| Latitude | 35.791709 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -83.987225 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 47009 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 35.1 yrs ↓ 6% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.46 |
| Below Poverty | 12.7% ▲ 27% above avg |
| College Grads | 45.1% ▲ 16% above avg |
| Unemployment | 2.3% ▼ 52% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 106 (1.7%) |
| HS Graduate | 1,772 (27.8%) |
| Some College | 855 (13.4%) |
| Associates | 766 (12%) |
| Bachelors | 648 (10.2%) |
| Graduate Degree | 2,227 (34.9%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $63,202 ▼ 17% below avg ↑ 35% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $239,600 ▼ 14% below avg ↑ 72% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.8x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,101/mo ↑ 36% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 4,485 |
| Vacant Units | 584 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.46 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 4,485 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 584 |
| Owner Occupied | 66.7% |
| Renter Occupied | 33.4% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.46 |
ZIP code 37701 is located in Alcoa, Tennessee, within Blount County. With a population of 9,608, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 35.1 years. Economically, 37701 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $63,202 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 37701 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $239,600 is near the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,101 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 66.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 72% since 2019.
The population of 37701 is primarily White (70.56%). Residents are well-educated — 45.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 12.7%. Household income has grown by 35% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 37701 stands at 2.3%, which is well below the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 77%.
Overall, ZIP code 37701 in Alcoa, TN is characterized as solidly middle-class, well-educated, a relatively young community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 9,608 residents, a median household income of $63,202, and a median home value of $239,600, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Tennessee.