City

Rockwood, TN

1 ZIP code  ·  Roane County  ·  Tennessee

👥12,403Population
💰$49,098Median HH Income▼ 36% below avg
🎂47.2Median Age
🏠$154,600Median Home Value▼ 45% below avg
🎓22.0%College Grads▼ 43% below avg
📊8.0%Unemployment▲ 64% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.1% Female 50.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 92.5%Hispanic: 1%Black: 0.9%Asian: 2.1%Other: 3.2%Race
White92.5%
Hispanic1.0%
Black0.9%
Asian2.1%
Other3.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
16%
18–24
5%
25–44
22%
45–64
32%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age47.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.47
Below Poverty19.5% ▲ 95% above avg
College Grads22.0% ▼ 43% below avg
Unemployment8.0% ▲ 64% above avg
No HS Diploma48 (0.6%)
HS Graduate3,450 (41.3%)
Some College2,053 (24.6%)
Associates961 (11.5%)
Bachelors642 (7.7%)
Graduate Degree1,197 (14.3%)

Education

No HS: 0.6%HS Grad: 41.3%Some College: 24.6%Associates: 11.5%Bachelors: 7.7%Graduate: 14.3%Edu
No HS0.6%
HS Grad41.3%
Some College24.6%
Associates11.5%
Bachelors7.7%
Graduate14.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 68.8%Renter: 31.2%Tenure
Owner68.8%
Renter31.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
14%
$50k–$100k
19%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
12%
$200k–$300k
18%
$300k–$500k
12%
Over $500k
9%

Financials

Median HH Income$49,098 ▼ 36% below avg
Median Home Value$154,600 ▼ 45% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$783/mo
Total Housing Units5,908
Vacant Units976

Income Distribution

Under $25k
28%
$25k–$50k
21%
$50k–$75k
15%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
87%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
11%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
33%
15–30 min
25%
30–45 min
20%
Over 45 min
22%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
11%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
15%
2000+
56%
About Rockwood, TN

Rockwood is a city in Tennessee, located in Roane County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 12,403 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 47.2 years.

Economically, Rockwood is a working-class community. The median household income of $49,098 is below the national average. Approximately 19.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 8.0%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Rockwood is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $154,600, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $783 per month. Homeownership is high at 68.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Rockwood is less-educated. 22.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (92.51%).

Rockwood, TN offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Tennessee.

ZIP Codes in Rockwood
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
37854 12,403 $49,098 $154,600 $783 8.0% 22.0% 68.8%