37370 ZIP Code — Riceville, TN

Mcminn County, Tennessee

ZIP code 37370 is located in Riceville, Tennessee, within Mcminn County. It covers approximately 61.75 square miles and serves a population of 5,204 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 423.

About ZIP code 37370

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $198,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 85%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $61,195. 41% 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 20 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 14% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (26%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 37370 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

5,204

population

61.75

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

37370 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 37370

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 37370. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Riceville	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

37309 Calhoun (3.1 mi) 37303 Athens (5.8 mi) 37310 Charleston (7 mi) 37325 Delano (9.6 mi) 37331 Etowah (10.4 mi) 37322 Decatur (12 mi) 37312 Cleveland (12.5 mi) 37336 Georgetown (13 mi) 37307 Benton (13.5 mi) 37329 Englewood (14.6 mi) 37826 Niota (15.9 mi) 37308 Birchwood (16 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	5,204
Population density	84 / sq mi
State FIPS	47
County FIPS	107

Geography
Land area	61.75 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	35.3520
Longitude	-84.7123
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	47.9%	53.4%	45.7%
$50k – $100k	32.5%	29.0%	30.9%
$100k – $200k	18.2%	15.2%	18.3%
Over $200k	1.3%	2.4%	5.1%

Demographics & statistics

5,204

Population

People per sq mi

40.5

Median age

$61,195

Median household income

$30,809

Per capita income

$198,400

Median home value

$850

Median monthly rent

84.6%

Home ownership

11.9%

Poverty rate

1.3%

Unemployment

1,795

Housing units

13.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

142

Under 5

161

257

5–9

290

142

10–14

161

157

15–19

177

20–24

273

25–34

309

262

35–44

296

275

45–54

312

341

55–59

386

181

60–64

205

220

65–74

250

103

75–84

116

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,386	26.6%
18 and over	3,818	73.4%
65 and over	749	14.4%
Median age	40.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 91.8%

Hispanic or Latino 2.7%

Other race 1.6%

Asian 1.5%

Two or more races 1.5%

Black or African American 0.5%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	4,906	91.8%
Hispanic or Latino	142	2.7%
Other race	86	1.6%
Asian	82	1.5%
Two or more races	82	1.5%
Black or African American	26	0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native	22	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	47.9%	53.4%	45.7%
$50k – $100k	32.5%	29.0%	30.9%
$100k – $200k	18.2%	15.2%	18.3%
Over $200k	1.3%	2.4%	5.1%

Under $10k 2.1%

$10k–$15k 6.2%

$15k–$25k 8.9%

$25k–$35k 15.6%

$35k–$50k 12.4%

$50k–$75k 13.5%

$75k–$100k 15.3%

$100k–$150k 11.3%

$150k–$200k 12.2%

$200k+ 2.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.1%
$10k–$15k	6.2%
$15k–$25k	8.9%
$25k–$35k	15.6%
$35k–$50k	12.4%
$50k–$75k	13.5%
$75k–$100k	15.3%
$100k–$150k	11.3%
$150k–$200k	12.2%
$200k+	2.6%
Median income	$61,195

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 7.9%

$50k–$100k 4.0%

$100k–$150k 10.3%

$150k–$200k 28.2%

$200k–$300k 27.1%

$300k–$500k 17.3%

$500k–$1M 2.8%

$1M+ 2.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$198,400
Median rent / month	$850
Owner occupied	84.6%
Renter occupied	15.4%
Vacant	9.8%
Single-family detached	72.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	26.7%
Median rooms	5.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.67

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	20.9%
2000–2009	14.7%
1990–1999	22.0%
1980–1989	18.1%
1970–1979	8.4%
1960–1969	6.7%
1950–1959	3.6%
1940–1949	2.6%
1939 or earlier	3.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.3%
1 bedroom	1.2%
2 bedrooms	26.3%
3 bedrooms	41.3%
4 bedrooms	18.3%
5+ bedrooms	11.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.9%
1 vehicle	23.5%
2 vehicles	40.9%
3 or more	34.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	22.0%
Electricity	68.7%
Propane / LP gas	0.8%
Fuel oil	1.0%
Wood	7.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	988	52.6%
Cohabiting couple	118	6.3%
Male householder, no spouse	322	17.1%
Female householder, no spouse	452	24.0%
Households with children under 18	679	36.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	550	29.3%
Average household size	2.75

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	14.4%	20.0%
Married	62.8%	54.5%
Separated	0.9%	2.2%
Widowed	4.0%	11.0%
Divorced	17.9%	12.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.3%

Some HS, no diploma 6.0%

HS graduate 50.1%

Some college, no degree 22.1%

Associate's degree 5.7%

Bachelor's degree 7.5%

Graduate / professional 6.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	91.7%
Bachelor's or higher	13.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	91	6.8%
Kindergarten	245	18.3%
Elementary school	484	36.1%
High school	395	29.4%
College / grad school	127	9.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 20.4%

Manufacturing 18.6%

Finance & real estate 9.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 8.8%

Construction 8.0%

Transportation & utilities 7.1%

Public administration 7.1%

Other services 6.7%

Retail trade 6.6%

Professional & management 6.1%

Agriculture & mining 1.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	32.7%
Service	10.1%
Sales & office	21.4%
Natural resources & construction	13.7%
Production & transportation	22.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	68.4%
Government	20.3%
Self-employed	11.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	75.3%
Carpool	11.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	13.7%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	20.4

Poverty

All people 11.9%

Under 18 years 17.0%

18 and over 10.1%

Married-couple families 7.3%

Female-led households 22.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	40.7%
Retirement income	26.0%
Supplemental Security	5.7%
Cash public assistance	1.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	15.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.3%
High blood pressure	41.1%
High cholesterol	37.4%
Diabetes	13.7%
Heart disease	8.1%
Stroke	3.8%
Asthma	10.6%
Arthritis	31.4%
Kidney disease	3.3%
Pulmonary disease	10.6%
Cancer	7.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	25.9%
Binge drinking	13.6%
No physical activity	28.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.8%
Depression	26.2%
Fair or poor health	19.0%
Poor mental health	17.4%
Poor physical health	13.2%
No health insurance	17.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.4%
Visited dentist	53.9%
Cholesterol screening	89.9%
Teeth loss	19.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	323	8.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.3%
Under 18	8.2%
18–64 years	14.3%
65 and over	40.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	55.9%
Public insurance	47.4%
No insurance	9.2%
Uninsured under 19	1.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	4,901	94.2%
Spanish	293	6.0%
Other Indo-European	293	6.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	4,939	94.9%
Born in same state	4,913	94.4%
Born in different state	3,263	62.7%
Foreign born	26	0.5%
Naturalized citizen	265	5.1%
Not a US citizen	95	35.8%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	579	11.1%
Arab	494	9.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	370	7.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	36.1%
Internet access	90.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 37370

What city is ZIP code 37370 in?

ZIP code 37370 is primarily assigned to Riceville, Tennessee.

What county is ZIP code 37370 in?

ZIP code 37370 falls within Mcminn County, Tennessee.

Is ZIP code 37370 mostly owner-occupied?

85% of occupied units in ZIP code 37370 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 37370?

14% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 37370 have a large retiree population?

41% of households in ZIP code 37370 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the population of ZIP code 37370?

ZIP code 37370 has an estimated population of 5,204 residents, with a density of 84 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 37370 in?

ZIP code 37370 observes the EST timezone.