Lenoir City, TN · standard
ZIP Code 37771
Loudon County, Tennessee - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 15,380
- 122/sq mi High-density area
- $66,938
- Median income Near-median income area
- $279,600
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 18.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Lenoir City pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 42nd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 37%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 122
- people per sq mi
- 72%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 37771 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 37771 (Lenoir City, TN) rose +8.2% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 278.3 in 2023 to 300.9 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 37771 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Lenoir City, Loudon County, Tennessee, home to 15,380 residents across 125.7 square miles, a density of 122 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 37771 reports a modest median household income of $66,938 (1% above the average Tennessee ZIP), while per-capita income is $36,302. The poverty rate is 16.5%, with unemployment at 4.0%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $279,600 (13% above the average Tennessee ZIP) and median rent is $1,000; 71.7% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 18.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.8, and the average commute is 21 minutes. The page also surfaces 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 4 more in Loudon County, so 37771 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 37771
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Lenoir City, TN
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 37771.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
84 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
51 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
50 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
44 establishments
- Construction
Construction
40 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 37771, Lenoir City, 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
15,380
Population
125.7
Area (sq mi)
122
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 37771?
43.8
Median Age
51.7%
Male
48.3%
Female
8.4%
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?
$66,938
Median Household Income
+1% vs state ZIP avg
$36,302
Per Capita Income
16.5%
Poverty Rate
4.0%
Unemployment Rate
21.3 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 37771 ranks among Tennessee ZIPs
Lenoir City, 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)
$66,938 Top 38% higher than 62% 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
7,739housing units
7,739
Total Housing Units
7,286
Occupied Units
453
Vacant Units
2.46
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$279,600
Median Home Value
+13% vs state ZIP avg
$1,000
Median Rent
1983
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
+8.2%
YoY Change (2024)
301
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+201%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 37771 have increased 8.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +201% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +2.1% | 178 |
| 2021 | +14.2% | 203 |
| 2022 | +22.3% | 249 |
| 2023 | +11.8% | 278 |
| 2024 | +8.2% | 301 |
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 436 business establishments in ZIP 37771, employing approximately 6,180 people with a combined annual payroll of $280,633,000.
436
Businesses
6,180
Employees
$280.6M
Annual Payroll
14
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 84 | 19.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 51 | 11.7% |
| Health care and social assistance | 50 | 11.5% |
| Accommodation and food services | 44 | 10.1% |
| Construction | 40 | 9.2% |
| Wholesale trade | 27 | 6.2% |
| Finance and insurance | 27 | 6.2% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 26 | 6.0% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 22 | 5.0% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 19 | 4.4% |
| Manufacturing | 17 | 3.9% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 10 | 2.3% |
| Information | 10 | 2.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 5 | 1.1% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
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ZIP 37771 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 37830
Oak Ridge (37830)
29,700 residents
- 37934
Knoxville (37934)
24,107 residents
- 37774
Loudon (37774)
18,321 residents
- 37771
Lenoir City (37771)
15,380 residents
- 37932
Knoxville (37932)
14,527 residents
- 37772 11,146
Lenoir City (37772)
11,146 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 37771 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 37771 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 37934
Knoxville (37934)
$132,264 median income
- 37932
Knoxville (37932)
$119,703 median income
- 37772
Lenoir City (37772)
$100,711 median income
- 37774
Loudon (37774)
$87,718 median income
- 37830
Oak Ridge (37830)
$72,269 median income
- 37771
Lenoir City (37771)
$66,938 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 37771 ranks #6 of 6 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 37771, 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 (15,380 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 37771 in?
ZIP code 37771 (Lenoir City) is located in Loudon County, Tennessee. Loudon County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/loudon-tn.
What is the population of ZIP code 37771?
ZIP code 37771 in Lenoir City, TN has a population of 15,380 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 37771?
The median household income in ZIP 37771 is $66,938, which is 12% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 37771?
The median home value in ZIP 37771 is $279,600, which is 1% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 37771?
The largest racial group in ZIP 37771 is White at 84.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 15.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 37771?
ZIP code 37771 has 436 business establishments employing approximately 6,180 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 37771?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 37771 are: Retail trade (84), Other services (except public administration) (51), Health care and social assistance (50). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 37771?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 37771 increased by 8.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 201%. 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 37771?
In ZIP code 37771, 59.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 18.5% 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 37771?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 37771 is 21.3 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 37771?
In ZIP code 37771, approximately 71.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 28.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 37771?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 37771 is 16.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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