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 Moderate-density area
- $81,706
- Median income Near-median income area
- $320,500
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 28.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 37737 (Friendsville, TN) rose +39.5% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 254.6 in 2023 to 355.1 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Tennessee ZIP), while per-capita income is $41,222. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 7.8% and unemployment is 2.6%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $320,500 (30% above the average Tennessee ZIP), while 80.2% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,519.
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. The page also surfaces 8 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Blount County, so 37737 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 37737
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Friendsville, TN
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 37737.
- Construction
Construction
19 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
10 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
10 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
9 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services 4
Professional, scientific, and technical services
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 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
Who lives in ZIP 37737?
49.5
Median Age
49.6%
Male
50.4%
Female
2.9%
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?
$81,706
Median Household Income
+23% vs state ZIP avg
$41,222
Per Capita Income
7.8%
Poverty Rate
2.6%
Unemployment Rate
28.4 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 37737 ranks among Tennessee ZIPs
Friendsville, 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)
$81,706 Top 19% higher than 81% 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
3,162housing units
3,162
Total Housing Units
2,720
Occupied Units
442
Vacant Units
2.60
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$320,500
Median Home Value
+30% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 37922
Knoxville (37922)
33,180 residents
- 37803
Maryville (37803)
31,668 residents
- 37801
Maryville (37801)
25,124 residents
- 37934
Knoxville (37934)
24,107 residents
- 37777 11,274
Louisville (37777)
11,274 residents
- 37772 11,146
Lenoir City (37772)
11,146 residents
- 37701 6,817
Alcoa (37701)
6,817 residents
- 37742 5,837
Greenback (37742)
5,837 residents
- 37737 5,785
Friendsville (37737)
5,785 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 37737 ranks #9 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 37737 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
- 37934
Knoxville (37934)
$132,264 median income
- 37772
Lenoir City (37772)
$100,711 median income
- 37742
Greenback (37742)
$88,983 median income
- 37803
Maryville (37803)
$83,446 median income
- 37737
Friendsville (37737)
$81,706 median income
- 37777
Louisville (37777)
$75,648 median income
- 37801
Maryville (37801)
$73,508 median income
- 37701
Alcoa (37701)
$66,132 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 37737, 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 (5,785 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 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.
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