Alcoa, TN · standard
ZIP Code 37701
Blount County, Tennessee - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 6,817
- 249/sq mi High-density area
- $66,132
- Median income Near-median income area
- $281,100
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 37.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Alcoa pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- 40th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 37%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 249
- people per sq mi
- 68%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 37701 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 37701 (Alcoa, TN) fell -2.5% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 322.8 in 2023 to 314.7 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 37701 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Alcoa, Blount County, Tennessee, home to 6,817 residents across 27.4 square miles, a density of 249 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 37701 reports a modest median household income of $66,132 (0% below the average Tennessee ZIP), while per-capita income is $42,675. The poverty rate is 10.3%, with unemployment at 1.4%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $281,100 (14% above the average Tennessee ZIP) and median rent is $1,374; 68.0% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 37.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.3, and the average commute is 23 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Blount County, so 37701 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 37701
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Alcoa, TN
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 37701.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
89 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
75 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
47 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
44 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 35
Health care and social assistance
35 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 37701, Alcoa, 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
6,817
Population
27.4
Area (sq mi)
249
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 37701?
35.3
Median Age
51.1%
Male
48.9%
Female
8.8%
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?
$66,132
Median Household Income
-0% vs state ZIP avg
$42,675
Per Capita Income
10.3%
Poverty Rate
1.4%
Unemployment Rate
23.0 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 37701 ranks among Tennessee ZIPs
Alcoa, 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)
$66,132 Top 40% higher than 60% 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
4,728housing units
4,728
Total Housing Units
4,195
Occupied Units
533
Vacant Units
2.44
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$281,100
Median Home Value
+14% vs state ZIP avg
$1,374
Median Rent
1973
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
-2.5%
YoY Change (2024)
315
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+215%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 37701 have decreased 2.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +215% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +5.5% | 189 |
| 2021 | +14.7% | 217 |
| 2022 | +15.8% | 251 |
| 2023 | +28.7% | 323 |
| 2024 | -2.5% | 315 |
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 456 business establishments in ZIP 37701, employing approximately 10,619 people with a combined annual payroll of $526,932,000.
456
Businesses
10,619
Employees
$526.9M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 89 | 19.5% |
| Accommodation and food services | 75 | 16.4% |
| Finance and insurance | 47 | 10.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 44 | 9.7% |
| Health care and social assistance | 35 | 7.7% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 28 | 6.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 24 | 5.3% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 23 | 5.0% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 23 | 5.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 22 | 4.8% |
| Construction | 17 | 3.7% |
| Manufacturing | 14 | 3.1% |
| Information | 6 | 1.3% |
| Educational services | 4 | 0.9% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 3 | 0.7% |
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 37701 vs 37804 →
ZIP 37701 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 37920
Knoxville (37920)
39,087 residents
- 37922
Knoxville (37922)
33,180 residents
- 37803
Maryville (37803)
31,668 residents
- 37919
Knoxville (37919)
28,194 residents
- 37923
Knoxville (37923)
27,457 residents
- 37801
Maryville (37801)
25,124 residents
- 37804
Maryville (37804)
24,682 residents
- 37777 11,274
Louisville (37777)
11,274 residents
- 37701 6,817
Alcoa (37701)
6,817 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 37701 ranks #9 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 37701 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 37922
Knoxville (37922)
$132,807 median income
- 37803
Maryville (37803)
$83,446 median income
- 37737
Friendsville (37737)
$81,706 median income
- 37804
Maryville (37804)
$79,025 median income
- 37777
Louisville (37777)
$75,648 median income
- 37923
Knoxville (37923)
$73,699 median income
- 37801
Maryville (37801)
$73,508 median income
- 37919
Knoxville (37919)
$72,645 median income
- 37853
Rockford (37853)
$69,075 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 37701 ranks #null of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 37804 | Maryville, TN | 24,682 | 5.1 mi |
| 37777 | Louisville, TN | 11,274 | 4.4 mi |
| 37853 | Rockford, TN | 3,815 | 5.0 mi |
| 37803 | Maryville, TN | 31,668 | 9.2 mi |
| 37919 | Knoxville, TN | 28,194 | 8.4 mi |
| 37737 | Friendsville, TN | 5,785 | 8.0 mi |
| 37922 | Knoxville, TN | 33,180 | 8.0 mi |
| 37923 | Knoxville, TN | 27,457 | 10.6 mi |
| 37801 | Maryville, TN | 25,124 | 10.5 mi |
| 37920 | Knoxville, TN | 39,087 | 10.7 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 37701, 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 (6,817 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 37701 in?
ZIP code 37701 (Alcoa) is located in Blount County, Tennessee. Blount County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/blount-tn.
What is the population of ZIP code 37701?
ZIP code 37701 in Alcoa, TN has a population of 6,817 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 37701?
The median household income in ZIP 37701 is $66,132, which is 13% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 37701?
The median home value in ZIP 37701 is $281,100, which is 1% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 37701?
The largest racial group in ZIP 37701 is White at 71.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 8.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 37701?
ZIP code 37701 has 456 business establishments employing approximately 10,619 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 37701?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 37701 are: Retail trade (89), Accommodation and food services (75), Finance and insurance (47). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 37701?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 37701 decreased by 2.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 215%. 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 37701?
In ZIP code 37701, 59.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 37.1% 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 37701?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 37701 is 23.0 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 37701?
In ZIP code 37701, approximately 68.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 32.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 37701?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 37701 is 10.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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