ZIP Code 37853
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Rockford · Blount County · Tennessee
- Population
- 3,815
- Median income
- $69,075
- Median home value
- $221,500
- Bachelor's or higher
- 24.1%
- Land area
- 40.3 sq mi
95/sq mi
▼ 9% vs US
higher than 45% of US ZIPs
▼ 20% vs US
higher than 50% of US ZIPs
Median age 42.5
New York
ZIP code 37853 in Rockford, Tennessee has a population of 3,815. The median household income is $69,075, which is 9% below the national average. Median home value is $221,500, 20% below the US average. 24.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 37853 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 40.3 square miles in Rockford, Blount County, Tennessee. The area is home to 3,815 residents, producing a population density of 95 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 37853 against Tennessee and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 37853 sits at $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, a direct signal of whether 37853 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 24.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.5, and the average commute is 22 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Blount County, so you can benchmark 37853 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 37853
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
$36,018
Per Capita Income
11.3%
Poverty Rate
1.5%
Unemployment Rate
21.6 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
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
$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 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 |
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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