ZIP Code 37317

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Copperhill · Polk County · Tennessee

Population
2,403

12/sq mi

Median income
$72,371

▼ 5% vs US

higher than 50% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$151,000

▼ 46% vs US

higher than 26% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
20.8%

Median age 47.9

Land area
195.4 sq mi

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ZIP code 37317 in Copperhill, Tennessee has a population of 2,403. The median household income is $72,371, which is 5% below the national average. Median home value is $151,000, 46% below the US average. 20.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 37317 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 195.4 square miles in Copperhill, Polk County, Tennessee. The area is home to 2,403 residents, producing a population density of 12 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 37317 against Tennessee and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 37317 sits at $72,371 (9% above the Tennessee average), while per-capita income is $46,802. The poverty rate stands at 11.3% and the unemployment rate at 4.1%. On housing, the median home value is $151,000 (39% below the state average) with median rent at $693 per month, and 89.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 37317 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 20.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 47.9, and the average commute is . We also surface 5 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Polk County, so you can benchmark 37317 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 37317

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 37317.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

2,403

Population

195.4

Area (sq mi)

12

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 37317?

47.9

Median Age

55.7%

Male

44.3%

Female

0.6%

Foreign-Born

White 93.5%
African American 0.5%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.9%
Hispanic or Latino 4.6%

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

$46,802

Per Capita Income

11.3%

Poverty Rate

4.1%

Unemployment Rate

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 56.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 20.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

1,416

Total Housing Units

1,169

Occupied Units

247

Vacant Units

2.21

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 89.1%
Renter 10.9%

$151,000

Median Home Value

-39% vs state

$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

Want a side-by-side? Compare 37317 vs 37326 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
37326 Ducktown, TN 467 3.4 mi
30555 Mc Caysville, GA 2,061 4.1 mi
37391 Turtletown, TN 1,598 6.5 mi
30541 Epworth, GA 1,603 9.8 mi
37333 Farner, TN 534 10.4 mi

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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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Official Data Resources for Copperhill, TN

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.

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