Lenoir City, TN · standard
ZIP Code 37772
Loudon County, Tennessee - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 11,146
- 110/sq mi High-density area
- $100,711
- Median income Above-median income area
- $429,800
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 40.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Lenoir City pairs an upper-quartile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 19%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 18%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 110
- people per sq mi
- 82%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 37772 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 37772 (Lenoir City, TN) fell -2.1% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 327.9 in 2023 to 321.0 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 37772 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Lenoir City, Loudon County, Tennessee, home to 11,146 residents across 101.2 square miles, a density of 110 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 37772 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $100,711 (52% above the average Tennessee ZIP), while per-capita income is $52,874. The poverty rate is 10.9%, with unemployment at 2.3%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $429,800 (74% above the average Tennessee ZIP), while 82.2% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,306.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 40.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 47.1, and the average commute is 27 minutes. The page also surfaces 9 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 4 more in Loudon County, so 37772 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 37772
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Lenoir City, TN
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 37772.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
46 establishments
- Construction
Construction
28 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
24 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services 18
Professional, scientific, and technical services
18 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 18
Accommodation and food services
18 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 37772, 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
11,146
Population
101.2
Area (sq mi)
110
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 37772?
47.1
Median Age
48.1%
Male
51.9%
Female
4.7%
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?
$100,711
Median Household Income
+52% vs state ZIP avg
$52,874
Per Capita Income
10.9%
Poverty Rate
2.3%
Unemployment Rate
27.2 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 37772 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)
$100,711 Top 7% higher than 93% 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
6,264housing units
6,264
Total Housing Units
5,969
Occupied Units
295
Vacant Units
2.45
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$429,800
Median Home Value
+74% vs state ZIP avg
$1,306
Median Rent
1997
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
-2.1%
YoY Change (2024)
321
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+221%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 37772 have decreased 2.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +221% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.6% | 185 |
| 2021 | +15.1% | 213 |
| 2022 | +27.5% | 272 |
| 2023 | +20.6% | 328 |
| 2024 | -2.1% | 321 |
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 216 business establishments in ZIP 37772, employing approximately 2,456 people with a combined annual payroll of $127,790,000.
216
Businesses
2,456
Employees
$127.8M
Annual Payroll
13
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 46 | 21.3% |
| Construction | 28 | 13.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 24 | 11.1% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 18 | 8.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 18 | 8.3% |
| Retail trade | 17 | 7.9% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 13 | 6.0% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 13 | 6.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 9 | 4.2% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 8 | 3.7% |
| Manufacturing | 6 | 2.8% |
| Finance and insurance | 5 | 2.3% |
| Educational services | 4 | 1.9% |
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 37772 vs 37934 →
ZIP 37772 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
- 37923
Knoxville (37923)
27,457 residents
- 37801
Maryville (37801)
25,124 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
- 37742 5,837
Greenback (37742)
5,837 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 37772 ranks #8 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 37772 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
- 37932
Knoxville (37932)
$119,703 median income
- 37772
Lenoir City (37772)
$100,711 median income
- 37742
Greenback (37742)
$88,983 median income
- 37774
Loudon (37774)
$87,718 median income
- 37737
Friendsville (37737)
$81,706 median income
- 37923
Knoxville (37923)
$73,699 median income
- 37801
Maryville (37801)
$73,508 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 37772 ranks #4 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 37934 | Knoxville, TN | 24,107 | 6.3 mi |
| 37737 | Friendsville, TN | 5,785 | 5.9 mi |
| 37771 | Lenoir City, TN | 15,380 | 6.5 mi |
| 37742 | Greenback, TN | 5,837 | 8.1 mi |
| 37932 | Knoxville, TN | 14,527 | 9.4 mi |
| 37922 | Knoxville, TN | 33,180 | 8.3 mi |
| 37774 | Loudon, TN | 18,321 | 8.6 mi |
| 37801 | Maryville, TN | 25,124 | 11.1 mi |
| 37923 | Knoxville, TN | 27,457 | 12.3 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 37772, 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 (11,146 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 37772 in?
ZIP code 37772 (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 37772?
ZIP code 37772 in Lenoir City, TN has a population of 11,146 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 37772?
The median household income in ZIP 37772 is $100,711, which is 32% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 37772?
The median home value in ZIP 37772 is $429,800, which is 55% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 37772?
The largest racial group in ZIP 37772 is White at 88.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 37772?
ZIP code 37772 has 216 business establishments employing approximately 2,456 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 37772?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 37772 are: Health care and social assistance (46), Construction (28), Other services (except public administration) (24). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 37772?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 37772 decreased by 2.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 221%. 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 37772?
In ZIP code 37772, 64.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 40.8% 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 37772?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 37772 is 27.2 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 37772?
In ZIP code 37772, approximately 82.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 17.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 37772?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 37772 is 10.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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