PlainZIP

Friendsville, TN · standard

ZIP Code 37737

Blount County, Tennessee - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

5,785
85/sq mi
$81,706
Median income
$320,500
Median home value
28.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Friendsville pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 36%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 31%
home value, US ZIPs
85
people per sq mi
80%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 37737 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 37737 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Friendsville, Blount County, Tennessee, home to 5,785 residents across 68.3 square miles, a density of 85 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 37737 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $81,706 (23% above the Tennessee average), while per-capita income is $41,222. The poverty rate stands at 7.8% and the unemployment rate at 2.6%. Housing costs here run $320,500 for a typical home value (30% above the state average), with rent averaging $1,519 a month; 80.2% of homes are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 28.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 49.5, and the average commute is 28 minutes. We also surface 8 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Blount County, so you can benchmark 37737 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone.

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 37737

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Friendsville, TN

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 37737.

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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 37737, Friendsville, 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

5,785

Population

68.3

Area (sq mi)

85

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 37737?

49.5

Median Age

49.6%

Male

50.4%

Female

2.9%

Foreign-Born

White 87.4%
African American 0.5%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.8%
Hispanic or Latino 4.5%

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?

$81,706

Median Household Income

+23% vs state

$41,222

Per Capita Income

7.8%

Poverty Rate

2.6%

Unemployment Rate

28.4 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 37737 ranks nationally

Friendsville, TN household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$81,706 Top 36% higher than 64% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 67.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 28.3%

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

What does housing look like?

3,162

Total Housing Units

2,720

Occupied Units

442

Vacant Units

2.60

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 80.2%
Renter 19.8%

$320,500

Median Home Value

+30% vs state

$1,519

Median Rent

1995

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

+39.5%

YoY Change (2024)

355

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+255%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 37737 have increased 39.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +255% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +6.5% 179
2021 +8.4% 194
2022 +33.5% 260
2023 -1.9% 255
2024 +39.5% 355

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 67 business establishments in ZIP 37737, employing approximately 368 people with a combined annual payroll of $15,426,000.

67

Businesses

368

Employees

$15.4M

Annual Payroll

8

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 19 28.4%
Retail trade 10 14.9%
Other services (except public administration) 10 14.9%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 9 13.4%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 4 6.0%
Manufacturing 3 4.5%
Wholesale trade 3 4.5%
Accommodation and food services 3 4.5%

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 37737 vs 37801 →

ZIP 37737 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 37737 ranks #9 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 37737 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 37737 ranks #6 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
37801 Maryville, TN 25,124 6.4 mi
37922 Knoxville, TN 33,180 7.3 mi
37772 Lenoir City, TN 11,146 5.9 mi
37777 Louisville, TN 11,274 6.1 mi
37742 Greenback, TN 5,837 6.6 mi
37701 Alcoa, TN 6,817 8.0 mi
37934 Knoxville, TN 24,107 8.6 mi
37803 Maryville, TN 31,668 10.1 mi

More ZIP Codes in Blount County

37803 standard
Maryville, TN
Pop: 31,668
37801 standard
Maryville, TN
Pop: 25,124
37804 standard
Maryville, TN
Pop: 24,682
37777 standard
Louisville, TN
Pop: 11,274
37701 standard
Alcoa, TN
Pop: 6,817
37886 standard
Walland, TN
Pop: 4,418

Related Areas

Blount County Friendsville, TN Tennessee

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 37737 in? ▼
ZIP code 37737 (Friendsville) 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 37737? ▼
ZIP code 37737 in Friendsville, TN has a population of 5,785 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 37737? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 37737 is $81,706, which is 7% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 37737? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 37737 is $320,500, which is 15% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 37737? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 37737 is White at 87.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 37737? ▼
ZIP code 37737 has 67 business establishments employing approximately 368 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 37737? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 37737 are: Construction (19), Retail trade (10), Other services (except public administration) (10). There are 8 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 37737? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 37737 increased by 39.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 255%. 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 37737? ▼
In ZIP code 37737, 67.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 28.3% 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 37737? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 37737 is 28.4 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 37737? ▼
In ZIP code 37737, approximately 80.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 19.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 37737? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 37737 is 7.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.