37317 ZIP Code — Copperhill, TN

Polk County, Tennessee

ZIP code 37317 is located in Copperhill, Tennessee, within Polk County. It covers approximately 75.20 square miles and serves a population of 2,779 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 423.

About ZIP code 37317

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $112,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 79%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($48,581) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 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 35 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 21% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (16%), smoking (26%) compared to national benchmarks. 16% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 37317 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,779

population

75.20

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

37317 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 37317

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 37317. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Copperhill	Acceptable
Copperhill	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

30555 Mc Caysville (6.2 mi) 37391 Turtletown (7 mi) 37333 Farner (9.2 mi) 30541 Epworth (9.6 mi) 37362 Old Fort (11.3 mi) 37307 Benton (13 mi) 30559 Mineral Bluff (13.8 mi) 37361 Ocoee (14.2 mi) 37325 Delano (15.9 mi) 30708 Cisco (16.5 mi) 30560 Morganton (18.7 mi) 30522 Cherry Log (18.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,779
Population density	37 / sq mi
State FIPS	47
County FIPS	139

Geography
Land area	75.20 sq mi
Water area	1.63 sq mi
Latitude	35.0536
Longitude	-84.4463
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	423

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	57.6%	54.3%	45.7%
$50k – $100k	26.7%	28.9%	30.9%
$100k – $200k	12.2%	12.7%	18.3%
Over $200k	3.5%	4.2%	5.1%

Demographics & statistics

2,779

Population

People per sq mi

44.7

Median age

$48,581

Median household income

$31,831

Per capita income

$112,000

Median home value

$571

Median monthly rent

79.4%

Home ownership

12.6%

Poverty rate

8.8%

Unemployment

1,102

Housing units

21.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

112

20–24

115

25–34

167

35–44

171

217

45–54

221

139

55–59

142

105

60–64

107

126

65–74

129

75–84

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	625	22.5%
18 and over	2,154	77.5%
65 and over	439	15.8%
Median age	44.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 89.7%

Two or more races 4.5%

Hispanic or Latino 3.1%

Other race 2.4%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%

Black or African American 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	2,571	89.7%
Two or more races	129	4.5%
Hispanic or Latino	88	3.1%
Other race	68	2.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native	7	0.2%
Black or African American	4	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	57.6%	54.3%	45.7%
$50k – $100k	26.7%	28.9%	30.9%
$100k – $200k	12.2%	12.7%	18.3%
Over $200k	3.5%	4.2%	5.1%

Under $10k 7.5%

$10k–$15k 1.8%

$15k–$25k 14.1%

$25k–$35k 8.9%

$35k–$50k 19.5%

$50k–$75k 11.1%

$75k–$100k 13.6%

$100k–$150k 13.3%

$150k–$200k 7.4%

$200k+ 2.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	7.5%
$10k–$15k	1.8%
$15k–$25k	14.1%
$25k–$35k	8.9%
$35k–$50k	19.5%
$50k–$75k	11.1%
$75k–$100k	13.6%
$100k–$150k	13.3%
$150k–$200k	7.4%
$200k+	2.8%
Median income	$48,581

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 16.7%

$50k–$100k 26.4%

$100k–$150k 20.7%

$150k–$200k 15.1%

$200k–$300k 12.1%

$300k–$500k 6.0%

$500k–$1M 2.6%

$1M+ 0.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$112,000
Median rent / month	$571
Owner occupied	79.4%
Renter occupied	20.6%
Vacant	13.6%
Single-family detached	64.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	32.5%
Median rooms	5.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.49

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	4.0%
2000–2009	17.3%
1990–1999	15.5%
1980–1989	12.4%
1970–1979	22.0%
1960–1969	3.2%
1950–1959	1.4%
1940–1949	8.2%
1939 or earlier	16.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.1%
1 bedroom	3.4%
2 bedrooms	26.7%
3 bedrooms	49.9%
4 bedrooms	14.6%
5+ bedrooms	5.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	11.5%
1 vehicle	25.2%
2 vehicles	27.1%
3 or more	36.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	0.9%
Electricity	62.2%
Propane / LP gas	27.0%
Fuel oil	6.9%
Wood	3.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	599	51.7%
Cohabiting couple	53	4.6%
Male householder, no spouse	193	16.7%
Female householder, no spouse	313	27.0%
Households with children under 18	331	28.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	311	26.9%
Average household size	2.40

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	23.2%	23.1%
Married	57.1%	51.5%
Separated	5.7%	1.1%
Widowed	5.0%	5.8%
Divorced	9.1%	18.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.2%

Some HS, no diploma 4.9%

HS graduate 34.4%

Some college, no degree 22.9%

Associate's degree 11.4%

Bachelor's degree 12.7%

Graduate / professional 8.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	89.9%
Bachelor's or higher	21.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	6	1.1%
Kindergarten	34	6.4%
Elementary school	254	47.7%
High school	166	31.2%
College / grad school	72	13.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 31.9%

Professional & management 13.7%

Construction 10.0%

Finance & real estate 9.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 8.5%

Retail trade 7.8%

Manufacturing 6.3%

Other services 5.2%

Information 2.6%

Agriculture & mining 1.7%

Transportation & utilities 1.7%

Public administration 1.2%

Wholesale trade 0.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	32.6%
Service	25.6%
Sales & office	14.2%
Natural resources & construction	19.3%
Production & transportation	8.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	74.3%
Government	13.2%
Self-employed	12.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	73.6%
Carpool	15.3%
Public transit	0.8%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	9.2%
Other means	1.1%
Avg commute (minutes)	35.0

Poverty

All people 12.6%

Under 18 years 11.5%

18 and over 13.0%

Married-couple families 2.5%

Female-led households 34.6%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	39.5%
Retirement income	19.7%
Supplemental Security	2.5%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	11.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	40.2%
High blood pressure	45.2%
High cholesterol	41.0%
Diabetes	16.0%
Heart disease	10.0%
Stroke	4.7%
Asthma	10.8%
Arthritis	35.9%
Kidney disease	4.0%
Pulmonary disease	12.5%
Cancer	8.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	26.1%
Binge drinking	12.6%
No physical activity	30.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.6%
Depression	27.1%
Fair or poor health	21.6%
Poor mental health	17.0%
Poor physical health	15.0%
No health insurance	17.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.7%
Visited dentist	49.2%
Cholesterol screening	90.9%
Teeth loss	22.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	207	9.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	18.0%
Under 18	4.3%
18–64 years	17.3%
65 and over	40.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	50.9%
Public insurance	44.2%
No insurance	16.4%
Uninsured under 19	6.9%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,602	93.6%
Spanish	74	2.8%
Other Indo-European	63	2.4%
Asian & Pacific Islander	11	0.4%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,692	96.9%
Born in same state	2,682	96.5%
Born in different state	1,003	36.1%
Foreign born	10	0.4%
Naturalized citizen	87	3.1%
Not a US citizen	85	97.7%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	373	13.4%
Arab	255	9.2%
Italian	187	6.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	34	1.2%
Irish	20	0.7%
German	2	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.7%
Internet access	90.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 37317

What city is ZIP code 37317 in?

ZIP code 37317 is primarily assigned to Copperhill, Tennessee.

What county is ZIP code 37317 in?

ZIP code 37317 falls within Polk County, Tennessee.

Does ZIP code 37317 have a large retiree population?

40% of households in ZIP code 37317 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 37317?

The median home value in ZIP code 37317 is $112,000.

Does ZIP code 37317 have a large veteran population?

10% of civilians in ZIP code 37317 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 37317?

Health data for ZIP code 37317 shows elevated rates of diabetes (16%) and smoking (26%) compared to national benchmarks.

What timezone is ZIP code 37317 in?

ZIP code 37317 observes the EST timezone.