Copperhill, TN · standard
ZIP Code 37317
Polk County, Tennessee - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,403
- 12/sq mi Low-density area
- $72,371
- Median income Near-median income area
- $151,000
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 20.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Copperhill pairs an above-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 50%
- household income, US ZIPs
- 26th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 12
- people per sq mi
- 89%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 37317 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 37317 covers 195.4 square miles in Copperhill, Polk County, Tennessee (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,403 residents on file, a density of 12 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 37317 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $72,371 (9% above the average Tennessee ZIP), while per-capita income is $46,802. The poverty rate is 11.3%, with unemployment at 4.1%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $151,000 (39% below the average Tennessee ZIP), and median rent is $693; owner occupancy is 89.1%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 20.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 47.9, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Polk County, so 37317 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 37317
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Copperhill, TN
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 37317.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
14 establishments
- Construction
Construction
9 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
7 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
7 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
7 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 37317, Copperhill, TN · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
2,403
Population
195.4
Area (sq mi)
12
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 37317?
47.9
Median Age
55.7%
Male
44.3%
Female
0.6%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$72,371
Median Household Income
+9% vs state ZIP avg
$46,802
Per Capita Income
11.3%
Poverty Rate
4.1%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 37317 ranks among Tennessee ZIPs
Copperhill, TN household income vs. every Tennessee ZIP code
Median household income among 593 reporting Tennessee ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$72,371 Top 30% higher than 70% of 593 Tennessee ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Tennessee ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
1,416housing units
1,416
Total Housing Units
1,169
Occupied Units
247
Vacant Units
2.21
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$151,000
Median Home Value
-39% vs state ZIP avg
$693
Median Rent
1979
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 69 business establishments in ZIP 37317, employing approximately 375 people with a combined annual payroll of $15,819,000.
69
Businesses
375
Employees
$15.8M
Annual Payroll
10
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 14 | 20.3% |
| Construction | 9 | 13.0% |
| Retail trade | 7 | 10.1% |
| Accommodation and food services | 7 | 10.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 7 | 10.1% |
| Finance and insurance | 6 | 8.7% |
| Manufacturing | 4 | 5.8% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 4 | 5.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 3 | 4.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 3 | 4.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
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ZIP 37317 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 37317
Copperhill (37317)
2,403 residents
- 30555
Mc Caysville (30555)
2,061 residents
- 30541
Epworth (30541)
1,603 residents
- 37391
Turtletown (37391)
1,598 residents
- 37333 534
Farner (37333)
534 residents
- 37326 467
Ducktown (37326)
467 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 37317 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 37317 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 37317
Copperhill (37317)
$72,371 median income
- 30541
Epworth (30541)
$66,579 median income
- 30555
Mc Caysville (30555)
$49,375 median income
- 37391
Turtletown (37391)
$39,464 median income
- 37333 $26,786
Farner (37333)
$26,786 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 37317 ranks the highest of 5 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 37317, both outside TN so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (2,403 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 37317 in?
ZIP code 37317 (Copperhill) is located in Polk County, Tennessee. Polk County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/polk-tn.
What is the population of ZIP code 37317?
ZIP code 37317 in Copperhill, TN has a population of 2,403 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 37317?
The median household income in ZIP 37317 is $72,371, which is 5% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 37317?
The median home value in ZIP 37317 is $151,000, which is 46% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 37317?
The largest racial group in ZIP 37317 is White at 93.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 37317?
ZIP code 37317 has 69 business establishments employing approximately 375 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 37317?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 37317 are: Health care and social assistance (14), Construction (9), Retail trade (7). There are 10 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 37317?
In ZIP code 37317, 56.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 20.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 37317?
In ZIP code 37317, approximately 89.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 10.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 37317?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 37317 is 11.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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