Riceville, TN · standard
ZIP Code 37370
McMinn County, Tennessee - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 4,652
- 29/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $61,125
- Median income Below-median income area
- $222,100
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 19.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Riceville pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 31st pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 50%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 29
- people per sq mi
- 81%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 37370 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 37370 (Riceville, TN) rose +5.8% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 270.9 in 2023 to 286.8 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 37370 covers 163.2 square miles in Riceville, McMinn County, Tennessee (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 4,652 residents on file, a density of 29 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 37370 reports a modest median household income of $61,125 (8% below the average Tennessee ZIP), while per-capita income is $31,448. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 7.5% and unemployment is 1.0%. Median home value is $222,100 (10% below the average Tennessee ZIP) and median rent is $735; 80.6% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 19.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.6, and the average commute is 23 minutes. The page also surfaces 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 5 more in McMinn County, so 37370 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 37370
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Riceville, TN
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 37370.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
10 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
8 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
6 establishments
- Construction
Construction
5 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
4 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 37370, Riceville, 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
4,652
Population
163.2
Area (sq mi)
29
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 37370?
38.6
Median Age
46.6%
Male
53.4%
Female
4.5%
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?
$61,125
Median Household Income
-8% vs state ZIP avg
$31,448
Per Capita Income
7.5%
Poverty Rate
1.0%
Unemployment Rate
23.3 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 37370 ranks among Tennessee ZIPs
Riceville, 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)
$61,125 49th percentile higher than 49% of 593 Tennessee ZIPs
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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
2,033housing units
2,033
Total Housing Units
1,974
Occupied Units
59
Vacant Units
2.73
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$222,100
Median Home Value
-10% vs state ZIP avg
$735
Median Rent
1997
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+5.8%
YoY Change (2024)
287
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+187%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 37370 have increased 5.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +187% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +0.1% | 164 |
| 2021 | +9.5% | 180 |
| 2022 | +25.3% | 226 |
| 2023 | +20.1% | 271 |
| 2024 | +5.8% | 287 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 45 business establishments in ZIP 37370, employing approximately 220 people with a combined annual payroll of $8,076,000.
45
Businesses
220
Employees
$8.1M
Annual Payroll
6
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 10 | 22.2% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 8 | 17.8% |
| Manufacturing | 6 | 13.3% |
| Construction | 5 | 11.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 4 | 8.9% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 4 | 8.9% |
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 37370 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 37303
Athens (37303)
25,461 residents
- 37322 8,239
Decatur (37322)
8,239 residents
- 37370 4,652
Riceville (37370)
4,652 residents
- 37310 4,135
Charleston (37310)
4,135 residents
- 37309 2,138
Calhoun (37309)
2,138 residents
- 37325 1,845
Delano (37325)
1,845 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 37370 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 37370 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 37310
Charleston (37310)
$81,645 median income
- 37325
Delano (37325)
$66,204 median income
- 37309
Calhoun (37309)
$63,699 median income
- 37303
Athens (37303)
$62,078 median income
- 37370
Riceville (37370)
$61,125 median income
- 37322
Decatur (37322)
$57,929 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 37370 ranks #5 of 6 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 37370, 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 (4,652 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 37370 in?
ZIP code 37370 (Riceville) is located in McMinn County, Tennessee. McMinn County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/mcminn-tn.
What is the population of ZIP code 37370?
ZIP code 37370 in Riceville, TN has a population of 4,652 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 37370?
The median household income in ZIP 37370 is $61,125, which is 20% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 37370?
The median home value in ZIP 37370 is $222,100, which is 20% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 37370?
The largest racial group in ZIP 37370 is White at 89.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 37370?
ZIP code 37370 has 45 business establishments employing approximately 220 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 37370?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 37370 are: Retail trade (10), Other services (except public administration) (8), Manufacturing (6). There are 6 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 37370?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 37370 increased by 5.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 187%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 37370?
In ZIP code 37370, 61.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 19.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 37370?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 37370 is 23.3 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 37370?
In ZIP code 37370, approximately 80.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 19.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 37370?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 37370 is 7.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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