Blount County, TN ZIP Codes
Tennessee (TN) · 11 ZIP codes · 8 cities
11
ZIP codes
137,605
population (2021)
+11.9%
pop change since 2010
47009
FIPS code
Blount County ZIP code map
About Blount County
Blount County is located in Tennessee and contains 11 ZIP codes across 8 cities and communities.
The county's population was 137,605 as of 2021,
an increase of
11.9% from 123,010 in 2010.
The timezone is Central Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Blount County is 47009.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 137,605 |
| 2010 population | 123,010 |
| Change | +11.9% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Tennessee |
| FIPS code | 47009 |
| Timezone | Central |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Blount County
ZIP codes for Blount County, TN (11)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 37701 | Alcoa | Blount | View map |
| 37737 | Friendsville | Blount | View map |
| 37777 | Louisville | Blount | View map |
| 37801 | Maryville | Blount | View map |
| 37802 | Maryville | Blount | View map |
| 37803 | Maryville | Blount | View map |
| 37804 | Maryville | Blount | View map |
| 37853 | Rockford | Blount | View map |
| 37878 | Tallassee | Blount | View map |
| 37882 | Townsend | Blount | View map |
| 37886 | Walland | Blount | View map |
Demographics & statistics
127,327
Population
43.5
Median age
$70,422
Median household income
$36,314
Per capita income
$241,340
Median home value
$869
Median monthly rent
75.2%
Home ownership
10.4%
Poverty rate
4.0%
Unemployment
43,965
Housing units
25.4%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
3,176
Under 5
3,200
3,686
5–9
3,714
3,504
10–14
3,531
3,901
15–19
3,932
3,497
20–24
3,525
7,565
25–34
7,624
7,256
35–44
7,313
8,434
45–54
8,501
4,834
55–59
4,871
4,345
60–64
4,379
7,790
65–74
7,851
4,140
75–84
4,173
1,287
85+
1,298
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 25,502 | 18.3% |
| 18 and over | 101,825 | 81.7% |
| 65 and over | 26,539 | 22.0% |
| Median age | 43.5 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
88.5%
Two or more races
4.4%
Hispanic or Latino
2.9%
Black or African American
2.7%
Asian
0.7%
Other race
0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 116,063 | 88.5% |
| Two or more races | 5,791 | 4.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3,822 | 2.9% |
| Black or African American | 3,559 | 2.7% |
| Asian | 913 | 0.7% |
| Other race | 861 | 0.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 104 | 0.1% |
Household income
Under $10k
4.1%
$10k–$15k
4.4%
$15k–$25k
6.5%
$25k–$35k
7.7%
$35k–$50k
14.2%
$50k–$75k
20.5%
$75k–$100k
14.4%
$100k–$150k
17.3%
$150k–$200k
5.6%
$200k+
5.4%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 4.1% |
| $10k–$15k | 4.4% |
| $15k–$25k | 6.5% |
| $25k–$35k | 7.7% |
| $35k–$50k | 14.2% |
| $50k–$75k | 20.5% |
| $75k–$100k | 14.4% |
| $100k–$150k | 17.3% |
| $150k–$200k | 5.6% |
| $200k+ | 5.4% |
| Median income | $70,422 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
6.9%
$50k–$100k
8.0%
$100k–$150k
11.0%
$150k–$200k
14.4%
$200k–$300k
24.9%
$300k–$500k
23.1%
$500k–$1M
9.5%
$1M+
2.1%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $241,340 |
| Median rent / month | $869 |
| Owner occupied | 75.2% |
| Renter occupied | 24.8% |
| Vacant | 17.9% |
| Single-family detached | 75.9% |
| Large apartment buildings | 2.0% |
| Mobile homes | 14.4% |
| Median rooms | 5.5 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.46 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.4% |
| 2010–2019 | 7.8% |
| 2000–2009 | 21.4% |
| 1990–1999 | 19.9% |
| 1980–1989 | 13.0% |
| 1970–1979 | 13.6% |
| 1960–1969 | 6.9% |
| 1950–1959 | 6.4% |
| 1940–1949 | 4.3% |
| 1939 or earlier | 6.4% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.4% |
| 1 bedroom | 7.2% |
| 2 bedrooms | 24.1% |
| 3 bedrooms | 51.7% |
| 4 bedrooms | 11.7% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 3.9% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.9% |
| 1 vehicle | 26.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 39.5% |
| 3 or more | 31.6% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 17.3% |
| Electricity | 70.3% |
| Propane / LP gas | 7.2% |
| Fuel oil | 0.2% |
| Wood | 4.3% |
| No fuel used | 0.3% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 27,548 | 53.7% |
| Cohabiting couple | 2,650 | 6.3% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 7,791 | 18.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 12,198 | 21.5% |
| Households with children under 18 | 13,748 | 26.6% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 18,176 | 36.8% |
| Average household size | 2.50 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 26.9% | 22.5% |
| Married | 55.0% | 53.1% |
| Separated | 2.0% | 1.9% |
| Widowed | 3.6% | 9.2% |
| Divorced | 12.6% | 13.3% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
3.6%
Some HS, no diploma
6.0%
HS graduate
36.9%
Some college, no degree
19.6%
Associate's degree
8.6%
Bachelor's degree
15.5%
Graduate / professional
9.9%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 90.5% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 25.4% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 1,859 | 6.0% |
| Kindergarten | 1,641 | 5.1% |
| Elementary school | 10,790 | 40.0% |
| High school | 5,888 | 31.1% |
| College / grad school | 4,983 | 17.9% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
22.1%
Retail trade
13.6%
Manufacturing
13.5%
Arts, food & hospitality
9.1%
Professional & management
8.9%
Construction
8.9%
Transportation & utilities
6.6%
Finance & real estate
6.2%
Other services
4.0%
Public administration
3.8%
Wholesale trade
1.6%
Agriculture & mining
1.2%
Information
0.7%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 31.8% |
| Service | 18.3% |
| Sales & office | 21.4% |
| Natural resources & construction | 11.7% |
| Production & transportation | 16.8% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 82.4% |
| Government | 11.9% |
| Self-employed | 5.6% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.1% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 82.5% |
| Carpool | 5.8% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 0.5% |
| Other means | 0.6% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 26.1 |
Poverty
All people
10.4%
Under 18 years
12.3%
18 and over
10.0%
Married-couple families
4.0%
Female-led households
18.9%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 38.8% |
| Retirement income | 29.8% |
| Supplemental Security | 7.1% |
| Cash public assistance | 3.1% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 10.2% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 40.7% |
| High cholesterol | 38.8% |
| Heart disease | 7.7% |
| Stroke | 3.5% |
| Asthma | 10.5% |
| Arthritis | 32.4% |
| Kidney disease | 3.2% |
| Pulmonary disease | 9.2% |
| Cancer | 7.4% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 13.5% |
| No physical activity | 25.8% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 32.8% |
| Fair or poor health | 16.8% |
| Poor mental health | 16.4% |
| Poor physical health | 12.0% |
| No health insurance | 15.5% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 75.9% |
| Visited dentist | 58.7% |
| Cholesterol screening | 91.0% |
| Teeth loss | 16.7% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 9,018 | 9.7% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 16.7% |
| Under 18 | 11.0% |
| 18–64 years | 13.7% |
| 65 and over | 30.3% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 66.9% |
| Public insurance | 39.5% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 11.7% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 120,951 | 96.0% |
| Spanish | 1,953 | 1.3% |
| Other Indo-European | 1,440 | 1.0% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 236 | 0.2% |
| Other languages | 253 | 0.1% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 123,408 | 97.2% |
| Born in same state | 122,572 | 96.4% |
| Born in different state | 76,230 | 59.9% |
| Foreign born | 836 | 0.8% |
| Naturalized citizen | 3,919 | 2.8% |
| Not a US citizen | 1,863 | 48.8% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 15,656 | 12.3% |
| Italian | 13,148 | 10.3% |
| Arab | 12,037 | 9.5% |
| English | 1,130 | 0.9% |
| Polish | 868 | 0.7% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| German | 343 | 0.3% |
| Irish | 335 | 0.3% |
| Norwegian | 166 | 0.1% |
| Dutch | 150 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 39.9% |
| Internet access | 92.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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