Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 44.1 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.48 |
| Below Poverty | 9.0% ▼ 10% below avg |
| College Grads | 37.6% ≈ Avg |
| Unemployment | 3.7% ▼ 24% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 1,102 (1.3%) |
| HS Graduate | 28,888 (33.8%) |
| Some College | 11,205 (13.1%) |
| Associates | 12,076 (14.1%) |
| Bachelors | 7,979 (9.3%) |
| Graduate Degree | 24,325 (28.4%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $74,315 ≈ Avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $270,613 ≈ Avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.6x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,059/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 57,317 |
| Vacant Units | 6,250 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Blount County is located in Tennessee and encompasses 11 ZIP codes spanning 8 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 128,428 residents. With a median age of 44.11, it is a middle-aged county.
Blount County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $74,314 is near the national average. Unemployment stands at 3.7%, below the national average. The poverty rate of 9.0% is near the national average.
Housing in Blount County is a mid-range housing market, with a median home value of $270,613 — near the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $1,059. Homeownership rates are high at 75.7%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.
The residents of Blount County are primarily White (88.45%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 37.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average.
Blount County, TN is a solidly middle-class area in Tennessee. The 11 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.
| ZIP | City | Population | Median Income | Median Home | Median Rent | Unemp. | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 37701 | Alcoa | 9,608 | $63,202 | $239,600 | $1,101 | 2.3% | 45.1% |
| 37737 | Friendsville | 6,576 | $80,377 | $293,900 | $1,029 | 2.8% | 30.4% |
| 37777 | Louisville | 13,101 | $74,357 | $297,200 | $814 | 6.2% | 38.6% |
| 37801 | Maryville | 27,271 | $70,814 | $268,700 | $1,061 | 3.6% | 34.9% |
| 37803 | Maryville | 33,822 | $81,006 | $312,800 | $1,107 | 2.7% | 44.2% |
| 37804 | Maryville | 27,423 | $75,794 | $224,400 | $1,155 | 4.2% | 32.5% |
| 37853 | Rockford | 3,533 | $66,490 | $225,000 | $811 | 1.9% | 27.6% |
| 37878 | Tallassee | 709 | $57,738 | $295,100 | — | 0.0% | 24.8% |
| 37882 | Townsend | 2,800 | $61,875 | $292,400 | $1,032 | 3.5% | 43.0% |
| 37886 | Walland | 3,585 | $65,719 | $207,000 | $973 | 9.2% | 33.2% |