37701 ZIP Code — Alcoa, TN

Blount County, Tennessee

ZIP code 37701 is located in Alcoa, Tennessee, within Blount County. It covers approximately 10.74 square miles and serves a population of 9,073 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 865.

About ZIP code 37701

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $220,700. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 68%.

Median household income is $65,012. 40% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 24 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 35% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (24%) compared to national benchmarks.

9,073

population

10.74

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

37701 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 37701

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 37701. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Alcoa	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

37777 Louisville (3.9 mi) 37804 Maryville (5.4 mi) 37853 Rockford (5.5 mi) 37737 Friendsville (7.3 mi) 37922 Knoxville (7.6 mi) 37919 Knoxville (8.2 mi) 37803 Maryville (9.3 mi) 37909 Knoxville (10.1 mi) 37801 Maryville (10.3 mi) 37923 Knoxville (10.5 mi) 37920 Knoxville (10.7 mi) 37916 Knoxville (10.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	9,073
Population density	845 / sq mi
State FIPS	47
County FIPS	009

Geography
Land area	10.74 sq mi
Water area	0.01 sq mi
Latitude	35.8006
Longitude	-83.9846
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	865

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	52.8%	41.8%	45.7%
$50k – $100k	27.5%	34.1%	30.9%
$100k – $200k	16.5%	19.9%	18.3%
Over $200k	3.1%	4.2%	5.1%

Demographics & statistics

9,073

Population

845

People per sq mi

36.5

Median age

$65,012

Median household income

$34,710

Per capita income

$220,700

Median home value

$1,124

Median monthly rent

68.3%

Home ownership

9.1%

Poverty rate

4.0%

Unemployment

3,026

Housing units

34.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

258

Under 5

255

393

5–9

388

355

10–14

351

157

15–19

155

151

20–24

150

811

25–34

802

590

35–44

584

438

45–54

434

261

55–59

258

227

60–64

224

452

65–74

448

375

75–84

371

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	2,184	24.1%
18 and over	6,889	75.9%
65 and over	1,831	20.2%
Median age	36.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 74.5%

Black or African American 11.4%

Two or more races 8%

Hispanic or Latino 3%

Asian 2.4%

Other race 0.6%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	6,963	74.5%
Black or African American	1,065	11.4%
Two or more races	748	8%
Hispanic or Latino	277	3%
Asian	220	2.4%
Other race	57	0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native	20	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	52.8%	41.8%	45.7%
$50k – $100k	27.5%	34.1%	30.9%
$100k – $200k	16.5%	19.9%	18.3%
Over $200k	3.1%	4.2%	5.1%

Under $10k 3.5%

$10k–$15k 2.7%

$15k–$25k 8.8%

$25k–$35k 5.7%

$35k–$50k 16.7%

$50k–$75k 20.1%

$75k–$100k 17.0%

$100k–$150k 11.2%

$150k–$200k 7.6%

$200k+ 6.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.5%
$10k–$15k	2.7%
$15k–$25k	8.8%
$25k–$35k	5.7%
$35k–$50k	16.7%
$50k–$75k	20.1%
$75k–$100k	17.0%
$100k–$150k	11.2%
$150k–$200k	7.6%
$200k+	6.6%
Median income	$65,012

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 1.1%

$50k–$100k 4.1%

$100k–$150k 21.7%

$150k–$200k 17.9%

$200k–$300k 20.9%

$300k–$500k 25.1%

$500k–$1M 9.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$220,700
Median rent / month	$1,124
Owner occupied	68.3%
Renter occupied	31.7%
Vacant	12.7%
Single-family detached	80.6%
Large apartment buildings	8.3%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	5.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.41

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.2%
2010–2019	11.8%
2000–2009	8.4%
1990–1999	7.5%
1980–1989	8.1%
1970–1979	14.5%
1960–1969	8.6%
1950–1959	12.1%
1940–1949	10.6%
1939 or earlier	18.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.9%
1 bedroom	5.8%
2 bedrooms	34.0%
3 bedrooms	42.3%
4 bedrooms	13.5%
5+ bedrooms	2.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.0%
1 vehicle	43.8%
2 vehicles	32.1%
3 or more	22.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	51.6%
Electricity	47.1%
Propane / LP gas	0.8%
No fuel used	0.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,450	39.7%
Cohabiting couple	216	5.9%
Male householder, no spouse	840	23.0%
Female householder, no spouse	1,147	31.4%
Households with children under 18	944	25.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,276	34.9%
Average household size	2.48

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	32.8%	29.8%
Married	47.3%	42.6%
Separated	2.5%	2.1%
Widowed	5.7%	11.6%
Divorced	11.7%	13.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.0%

Some HS, no diploma 7.0%

HS graduate 29.7%

Some college, no degree 19.2%

Associate's degree 8.4%

Bachelor's degree 22.0%

Graduate / professional 12.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	92.1%
Bachelor's or higher	34.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	177	8.3%
Kindergarten	128	6.0%
Elementary school	1,269	59.2%
High school	257	12.0%
College / grad school	312	14.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 19.0%

Manufacturing 12.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 10.6%

Retail trade 10.5%

Construction 10.4%

Finance & real estate 9.3%

Professional & management 7.6%

Transportation & utilities 7.4%

Other services 4.7%

Public administration 3.8%

Agriculture & mining 1.6%

Wholesale trade 1.6%

Information 1.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	32.8%
Service	13.6%
Sales & office	24.6%
Natural resources & construction	15.8%
Production & transportation	13.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	81.7%
Government	12.9%
Self-employed	5.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.4%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	79.6%
Carpool	8.1%
Public transit	0.2%
Walk	0.3%
Work from home	10.8%
Other means	0.9%
Avg commute (minutes)	24.1

Poverty

All people 9.1%

Under 18 years 15.4%

18 and over 7.1%

Married-couple families 0.6%

Female-led households 9.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	40.2%
Retirement income	26.7%
Supplemental Security	3.3%
Cash public assistance	0.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	5.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.6%
High blood pressure	42.7%
High cholesterol	38.4%
Diabetes	14.1%
Heart disease	8.0%
Stroke	4.0%
Asthma	11.1%
Arthritis	32.8%
Kidney disease	3.5%
Pulmonary disease	9.6%
Cancer	7.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	24.0%
Binge drinking	12.5%
No physical activity	28.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.6%
Depression	26.2%
Fair or poor health	19.2%
Poor mental health	17.1%
Poor physical health	12.9%
No health insurance	17.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.0%
Visited dentist	54.6%
Cholesterol screening	90.3%
Teeth loss	19.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	469	6.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	11.9%
Under 18	2.1%
18–64 years	10.0%
65 and over	28.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	66.5%
Public insurance	38.4%
No insurance	11.5%
Uninsured under 19	3.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	8,560	94.3%
Spanish	311	3.6%
Other Indo-European	195	2.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander	116	1.4%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	8,460	93.2%
Born in same state	8,438	93.0%
Born in different state	5,610	61.8%
Foreign born	22	0.2%
Naturalized citizen	613	6.8%
Not a US citizen	262	42.7%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	1,306	14.4%
Italian	1,039	11.5%
Arab	540	6%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	141	1.6%
Norwegian	108	1.2%
Polish	59	0.7%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.3%
Internet access	94.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 37701

What city is ZIP code 37701 in?

ZIP code 37701 is primarily assigned to Alcoa, Tennessee.

What county is ZIP code 37701 in?

ZIP code 37701 falls within Blount County, Tennessee.

Does ZIP code 37701 have a large retiree population?

40% of households in ZIP code 37701 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the population of ZIP code 37701?

ZIP code 37701 has an estimated population of 9,073 residents, with a density of 845 people per square mile.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 37701?

The median home value in ZIP code 37701 is $220,700.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 37701?

The median household income in ZIP code 37701 is $65,012, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 37701 in?

ZIP code 37701 observes the EST timezone.