PlainZIP

Rocky Top, TN · standard

ZIP Code 37769

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

5,990
80/sq mi
$61,250
Median income
$183,000
Median home value
10.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Rocky Top pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

31th pct
household income, US ZIPs
39th pct
home value, US ZIPs
80
people per sq mi
74%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 37769 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 37769 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Rocky Top, Anderson County, Tennessee, home to 5,990 residents across 74.7 square miles, a density of 80 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 37769 reports a modest median household income of $61,250 (8% below the Tennessee average), while per-capita income is $28,211. Poverty here runs at 21.7%, with unemployment measured at 6.6%. On housing, the median home value is $183,000 (26% below the state average) with median rent at $753 per month, and 74.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 10.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.9, and the average commute is 31 minutes. To put 37769 in local context, 6 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Anderson County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 37769

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Rocky Top, TN

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 37769.

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 37769, Rocky Top, 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

5,990

Population

74.7

Area (sq mi)

80

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 37769?

40.9

Median Age

53.2%

Male

46.8%

Female

1.1%

Foreign-Born

White 93.9%
African American 0.8%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.9%
Hispanic or Latino 2.5%

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?

$61,250

Median Household Income

-8% vs state

$28,211

Per Capita Income

21.7%

Poverty Rate

6.6%

Unemployment Rate

31.4 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 37769 ranks nationally

Rocky Top, TN household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$61,250 31st percentile higher than 31% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $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 58.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 10.6%

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

What does housing look like?

2,742

Total Housing Units

2,433

Occupied Units

309

Vacant Units

2.39

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 74.3%
Renter 25.7%

$183,000

Median Home Value

-26% vs state

$753

Median Rent

1977

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

-11.9%

YoY Change (2024)

293

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+193%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 37769 have decreased 11.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +193% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +15.5% 179
2021 +19.0% 213
2022 +25.9% 269
2023 +23.8% 332
2024 -11.9% 293

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 64 business establishments in ZIP 37769, employing approximately 609 people with a combined annual payroll of $19,660,000.

64

Businesses

609

Employees

$19.7M

Annual Payroll

7

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 19 29.7%
Accommodation and food services 10 15.6%
Other services (except public administration) 10 15.6%
Health care and social assistance 6 9.4%
Construction 5 7.8%
Manufacturing 3 4.7%
Transportation and warehousing 3 4.7%

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 37769 vs 37757 →

ZIP 37769 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 37769 ranks #3 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 37769 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 37769 ranks #6 of 7 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
37757 Jacksboro, TN 9,337 5.8 mi
37828 Norris, TN 1,430 4.9 mi
37716 Clinton, TN 25,749 8.3 mi
37705 Andersonville, TN 4,559 8.0 mi
37714 Caryville, TN 4,547 7.3 mi
37754 Heiskell, TN 4,729 9.0 mi

More ZIP Codes in Anderson County

37830 standard
Oak Ridge, TN
Pop: 29,700
37716 standard
Clinton, TN
Pop: 25,749
37754 standard
Heiskell, TN
Pop: 4,729
37705 standard
Andersonville, TN
Pop: 4,559
37828 standard
Norris, TN
Pop: 1,430
37710 standard
Briceville, TN
Pop: 1,141

Related Areas

Anderson County Rocky Top, TN Tennessee

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 37769 in? ▼
ZIP code 37769 (Rocky Top) is located in Anderson County, Tennessee. Anderson County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/anderson-tn.
What is the population of ZIP code 37769? ▼
ZIP code 37769 in Rocky Top, TN has a population of 5,990 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 37769? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 37769 is $61,250, which is 20% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 37769? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 37769 is $183,000, which is 34% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 37769? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 37769 is White at 93.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 37769? ▼
ZIP code 37769 has 64 business establishments employing approximately 609 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 37769? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 37769 are: Retail trade (19), Accommodation and food services (10), Other services (except public administration) (10). There are 7 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 37769? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 37769 decreased by 11.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 193%. 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 37769? ▼
In ZIP code 37769, 58.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 10.6% 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 37769? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 37769 is 31.4 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 37769? ▼
In ZIP code 37769, approximately 74.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 25.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 37769? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 37769 is 21.7% 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.