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 Moderate-density area
- $69,075
- Median income Near-median income area
- $221,500
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 24.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 37853 (Rockford, TN) rose +16.2% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 260.0 in 2023 to 302.2 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Tennessee ZIP), while per-capita income is $36,018. The poverty rate is 11.3%, with unemployment at 1.5%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $221,500 (10% below the average Tennessee ZIP) and median rent is $1,015; 69.3% of occupied homes 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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Blount County, so 37853 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 37853
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Rockford, TN
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 37853.
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
8 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
8 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
8 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
7 establishments
- Construction
Construction
6 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 37853?
42.5
Median Age
46.6%
Male
53.4%
Female
2.1%
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?
$69,075
Median Household Income
+4% vs state ZIP avg
$36,018
Per Capita Income
11.3%
Poverty Rate
1.5%
Unemployment Rate
21.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 37853 ranks among Tennessee ZIPs
Rockford, 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)
$69,075 Top 36% higher than 64% 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
1,627housing units
1,627
Total Housing Units
1,321
Occupied Units
306
Vacant Units
2.53
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$221,500
Median Home Value
-10% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 37853 vs 37804 →
ZIP 37853 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 37920
Knoxville (37920)
39,087 residents
- 37919
Knoxville (37919)
28,194 residents
- 37804
Maryville (37804)
24,682 residents
- 37909 15,168
Knoxville (37909)
15,168 residents
- 37916 12,507
Knoxville (37916)
12,507 residents
- 37777 11,274
Louisville (37777)
11,274 residents
- 37701 6,817
Alcoa (37701)
6,817 residents
- 37915 5,647
Knoxville (37915)
5,647 residents
- 37886 4,418
Walland (37886)
4,418 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 37853 ranks #0 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 37853 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 37886
Walland (37886)
$82,009 median income
- 37804
Maryville (37804)
$79,025 median income
- 37777
Louisville (37777)
$75,648 median income
- 37919
Knoxville (37919)
$72,645 median income
- 37853
Rockford (37853)
$69,075 median income
- 37909
Knoxville (37909)
$66,984 median income
- 37920
Knoxville (37920)
$66,362 median income
- 37701
Alcoa (37701)
$66,132 median income
- 37902
Knoxville (37902)
$50,161 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 37853, 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 (3,815 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 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.
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