ZIP Code 37370

standard

Source:

Riceville · McMinn County · Tennessee

Population
4,652

29/sq mi

Median income
$61,125

▼ 20% vs US

higher than 31% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$222,100

▼ 20% vs US

higher than 50% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
19.4%

Median age 38.6

Land area
163.2 sq mi

New York

ZIP code 37370 in Riceville, Tennessee has a population of 4,652. The median household income is $61,125, which is 20% below the national average. Median home value is $222,100, 20% below the US average. 19.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 37370 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 163.2 square miles in Riceville, McMinn County, Tennessee. The area is home to 4,652 residents, producing a population density of 29 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 37370 against Tennessee and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 37370 sits at $61,125 (8% below the Tennessee average), while per-capita income is $31,448. The poverty rate stands at 7.5% and the unemployment rate at 1.0%. On housing, the median home value is $222,100 (10% below the state average) with median rent at $735 per month, and 80.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 37370 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 19.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.6, and the average commute is 23 minutes. We also surface 5 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 5 additional ZIPs sharing McMinn County, so you can benchmark 37370 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 37370

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 37370.

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 37370, Riceville, 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

4,652

Population

163.2

Area (sq mi)

29

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
Get an A-F grade across income, safety, housing, rent, education, commute, and childcare for this ZIP code.
View Scorecard →

Who lives in ZIP 37370?

38.6

Median Age

46.6%

Male

53.4%

Female

4.5%

Foreign-Born

White 89.0%
African American 1.7%
Asian 0.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.1%
Hispanic or Latino 6.6%

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?

$61,125

Median Household Income

-8% vs state

$31,448

Per Capita Income

7.5%

Poverty Rate

1.0%

Unemployment Rate

23.3 min

Mean Commute Time

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 61.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 19.4%

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

What does housing look like?

2,033

Total Housing Units

1,974

Occupied Units

59

Vacant Units

2.73

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 80.6%
Renter 19.4%

$222,100

Median Home Value

-10% vs state

$735

Median Rent

1997

Median Year Built

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

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

Want a side-by-side? Compare 37370 vs 37309 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
37309 Calhoun, TN 2,138 4.4 mi
37303 Athens, TN 25,461 6.5 mi
37310 Charleston, TN 4,135 7.9 mi
37325 Delano, TN 1,845 9.9 mi
37322 Decatur, TN 8,239 11.3 mi

More ZIP Codes in McMinn County

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.

ZIP Code Research Guides

Official Data Resources for Riceville, TN

Verify and explore additional data for this area using these official government sources.

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.

PlainZIP is not affiliated with the U.S. Census Bureau or any government agency.