PlainZIP

Rockford, TN · standard

ZIP Code 37853

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

3,815
95/sq mi
$69,075
Median income
$221,500
Median home value
24.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

45th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 50%
home value, US ZIPs
95
people per sq mi
69%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 37853 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 37853 covers 40.3 square miles in Rockford, Blount County, Tennessee (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,815 residents on file, a density of 95 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 37853 reports a modest median household income of $69,075 (4% above the Tennessee average), while per-capita income is $36,018. The poverty rate stands at 11.3% and the unemployment rate at 1.5%. On housing, the median home value is $221,500 (10% below the state average) with median rent at $1,015 per month, and 69.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 24.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.5, and the average commute is 22 minutes. To put 37853 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Blount 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 37853

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Rockford, TN

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 37853.

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 37853, Rockford, 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

3,815

Population

40.3

Area (sq mi)

95

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 37853?

42.5

Median Age

46.6%

Male

53.4%

Female

2.1%

Foreign-Born

White 87.2%
African American 3.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.7%
Hispanic or Latino 5.8%

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?

$69,075

Median Household Income

+4% vs state

$36,018

Per Capita Income

11.3%

Poverty Rate

1.5%

Unemployment Rate

21.6 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 37853 ranks nationally

Rockford, TN household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$69,075 45th percentile higher than 45% 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 65.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 24.1%

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

What does housing look like?

1,627

Total Housing Units

1,321

Occupied Units

306

Vacant Units

2.53

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 69.3%
Renter 30.7%

$221,500

Median Home Value

-10% vs state

$1,015

Median Rent

1982

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

+16.2%

YoY Change (2024)

302

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+202%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 37853 have increased 16.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +202% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +7.6% 170
2021 +5.8% 179
2022 +54.7% 277
2023 -6.3% 260
2024 +16.2% 302

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 55 business establishments in ZIP 37853, employing approximately 1,455 people with a combined annual payroll of $95,093,000.

55

Businesses

1,455

Employees

$95.1M

Annual Payroll

7

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Manufacturing 8 14.6%
Wholesale trade 8 14.6%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 8 14.6%
Other services (except public administration) 7 12.7%
Construction 6 10.9%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 6 10.9%
Health care and social assistance 4 7.3%

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 37853 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 37853 ranks #0 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 37853 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 37853 ranks #5 of 9 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
37804 Maryville, TN 24,682 3.2 mi
37701 Alcoa, TN 6,817 5.0 mi
37920 Knoxville, TN 39,087 5.9 mi
37902 Knoxville, TN 1,586 8.8 mi
37916 Knoxville, TN 12,507 8.2 mi
37915 Knoxville, TN 5,647 9.3 mi
37777 Louisville, TN 11,274 7.8 mi
37919 Knoxville, TN 28,194 7.3 mi
37886 Walland, TN 4,418 8.7 mi
37909 Knoxville, TN 15,168 9.8 mi

More ZIP Codes in Blount County

37803 standard
Maryville, TN
Pop: 31,668
37801 standard
Maryville, TN
Pop: 25,124
37804 standard
Maryville, TN
Pop: 24,682
37777 standard
Louisville, TN
Pop: 11,274
37701 standard
Alcoa, TN
Pop: 6,817
37737 standard
Friendsville, TN
Pop: 5,785

Related Areas

Blount County Rockford, TN Tennessee

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 37853 in? ▼
ZIP code 37853 (Rockford) 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 37853? ▼
ZIP code 37853 in Rockford, TN has a population of 3,815 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 37853? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 37853 is $69,075, which is 9% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 37853? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 37853 is $221,500, which is 20% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 37853? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 37853 is White at 87.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 37853? ▼
ZIP code 37853 has 55 business establishments employing approximately 1,455 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 37853? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 37853 are: Manufacturing (8), Wholesale trade (8), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (8). There are 7 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 37853? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 37853 increased by 16.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 202%. 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 37853? ▼
In ZIP code 37853, 65.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 24.1% 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 37853? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 37853 is 21.6 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 37853? ▼
In ZIP code 37853, approximately 69.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 30.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 37853? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 37853 is 11.3% 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.