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 Moderate-density area
- $61,250
- Median income Below-median income area
- $183,000
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 10.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Rocky Top pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 31st 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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 37769 (Rocky Top, TN) fell -11.9% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 332.4 in 2023 to 292.9 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Tennessee ZIP), while per-capita income is $28,211. The poverty rate is 21.7%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $183,000 (26% below the average Tennessee ZIP), and median rent is $753; owner occupancy is 74.3%.
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. The page also surfaces 6 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Anderson County, so 37769 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 37769
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Rocky Top, TN
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 37769.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
19 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
10 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
10 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 6
Health care and social assistance
6 establishments
- Construction 5
Construction
5 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 37769?
40.9
Median Age
53.2%
Male
46.8%
Female
1.1%
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?
$61,250
Median Household Income
-8% vs state ZIP avg
$28,211
Per Capita Income
21.7%
Poverty Rate
6.6%
Unemployment Rate
31.4 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 37769 ranks among Tennessee ZIPs
Rocky Top, 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)
$61,250 49th percentile higher than 49% 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
2,742housing units
2,742
Total Housing Units
2,433
Occupied Units
309
Vacant Units
2.39
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$183,000
Median Home Value
-26% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 37716
Clinton (37716)
25,749 residents
- 37757 9,337
Jacksboro (37757)
9,337 residents
- 37769 5,990
Rocky Top (37769)
5,990 residents
- 37754 4,729
Heiskell (37754)
4,729 residents
- 37705 4,559
Andersonville (37705)
4,559 residents
- 37714 4,547
Caryville (37714)
4,547 residents
- 37828 1,430
Norris (37828)
1,430 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 37769 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 37769 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 37705
Andersonville (37705)
$79,262 median income
- 37828
Norris (37828)
$78,750 median income
- 37754
Heiskell (37754)
$75,774 median income
- 37716
Clinton (37716)
$64,915 median income
- 37757
Jacksboro (37757)
$63,346 median income
- 37769
Rocky Top (37769)
$61,250 median income
- 37714
Caryville (37714)
$56,172 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 37769, 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 (5,990 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 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.
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