37769 ZIP Code — Rocky Top, TN

Anderson County, Tennessee

ZIP code 37769 is located in Rocky Top, Tennessee, within Anderson County. It covers approximately 30.03 square miles and serves a population of 5,469 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 865.

About ZIP code 37769

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 $176,100. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 71%.

Median household income is $48,750. Poverty affects 26% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 25% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 38% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 28 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 15% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (15%), smoking (29%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 26%.

Overall, ZIP code 37769 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

5,469

population

30.03

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

37769 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 37769

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 37769. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Rocky Top	Acceptable
Rocky Top	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

37757 Jacksboro (5.1 mi) 37705 Andersonville (7.5 mi) 37714 Caryville (7.5 mi) 37716 Clinton (9.1 mi) 37754 Heiskell (9.1 mi) 37710 Briceville (9.5 mi) 37849 Powell (11.8 mi) 37766 La Follette (13.4 mi) 37938 Knoxville (14.4 mi) 37756 Huntsville (16.4 mi) 37931 Knoxville (16.9 mi) 37912 Knoxville (17.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	5,469
Population density	182 / sq mi
State FIPS	47
County FIPS	001

Geography
Land area	30.03 sq mi
Water area	1.30 sq mi
Latitude	36.2199
Longitude	-84.1549
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	52.6%	46.8%	45.7%
$50k – $100k	34.7%	30.9%	30.9%
$100k – $200k	10.2%	18.2%	18.3%
Over $200k	2.4%	4.1%	5.1%

Demographics & statistics

5,469

Population

182

People per sq mi

43.8

Median age

$48,750

Median household income

$27,756

Per capita income

$176,100

Median home value

$655

Median monthly rent

70.5%

Home ownership

25.7%

Poverty rate

5.4%

Unemployment

2,045

Housing units

14.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

139

Under 5

132

120

5–9

114

124

10–14

119

15–19

247

20–24

236

413

25–34

394

296

35–44

282

445

45–54

425

166

55–59

158

260

60–64

247

245

65–74

233

184

75–84

175

85+

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Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	845	15.5%
18 and over	4,624	84.5%
65 and over	992	18.1%
Median age	43.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 93%

Two or more races 3.2%

Hispanic or Latino 1.7%

Asian 1%

Black or African American 0.8%

Other race 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	5,175	93%
Two or more races	178	3.2%
Hispanic or Latino	97	1.7%
Asian	58	1%
Black or African American	42	0.8%
Other race	16	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	52.6%	46.8%	45.7%
$50k – $100k	34.7%	30.9%	30.9%
$100k – $200k	10.2%	18.2%	18.3%
Over $200k	2.4%	4.1%	5.1%

Under $10k 7.1%

$10k–$15k 12.1%

$15k–$25k 11.3%

$25k–$35k 6.2%

$35k–$50k 13.4%

$50k–$75k 17.1%

$75k–$100k 19.3%

$100k–$150k 8.0%

$150k–$200k 2.6%

$200k+ 2.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	7.1%
$10k–$15k	12.1%
$15k–$25k	11.3%
$25k–$35k	6.2%
$35k–$50k	13.4%
$50k–$75k	17.1%
$75k–$100k	19.3%
$100k–$150k	8.0%
$150k–$200k	2.6%
$200k+	2.8%
Median income	$48,750

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 5.0%

$50k–$100k 19.8%

$100k–$150k 11.7%

$150k–$200k 24.2%

$200k–$300k 12.2%

$300k–$500k 15.3%

$500k–$1M 11.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$176,100
Median rent / month	$655
Owner occupied	70.5%
Renter occupied	29.5%
Vacant	13.4%
Single-family detached	67.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.1%
Mobile homes	17.5%
Median rooms	5.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.21

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.4%
2010–2019	4.3%
2000–2009	13.5%
1990–1999	11.4%
1980–1989	13.0%
1970–1979	16.3%
1960–1969	10.8%
1950–1959	8.7%
1940–1949	8.1%
1939 or earlier	13.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.9%
1 bedroom	10.6%
2 bedrooms	28.2%
3 bedrooms	43.7%
4 bedrooms	14.5%
5+ bedrooms	2.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	6.3%
1 vehicle	29.0%
2 vehicles	41.1%
3 or more	23.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	43.5%
Electricity	52.5%
Propane / LP gas	1.3%
Wood	2.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	983	41.3%
Cohabiting couple	291	12.2%
Male householder, no spouse	405	17.0%
Female householder, no spouse	700	29.4%
Households with children under 18	546	23.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	790	33.2%
Average household size	2.27

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	36.5%	22.2%
Married	46.6%	43.8%
Separated	1.3%	2.7%
Widowed	2.4%	20.5%
Divorced	13.3%	10.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.6%

Some HS, no diploma 11.4%

HS graduate 42.4%

Some college, no degree 20.1%

Associate's degree 6.8%

Bachelor's degree 9.2%

Graduate / professional 5.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	84.0%
Bachelor's or higher	14.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	56	6.5%
Kindergarten	53	6.2%
Elementary school	340	39.8%
High school	131	15.3%
College / grad school	275	32.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 21.1%

Manufacturing 14.2%

Retail trade 12.7%

Professional & management 11.6%

Construction 10.7%

Wholesale trade 8.1%

Transportation & utilities 7.7%

Other services 5.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.9%

Public administration 2.6%

Finance & real estate 1.4%

Agriculture & mining 0.4%

Information 0.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	20.1%
Service	13.9%
Sales & office	23.2%
Natural resources & construction	18.5%
Production & transportation	24.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	84.9%
Government	9.3%
Self-employed	5.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	89.1%
Carpool	6.9%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.2%
Work from home	3.3%
Other means	0.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	27.5

Poverty

All people 25.7%

Under 18 years 29.0%

18 and over 25.1%

Married-couple families 16.9%

Female-led households 47.1%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	38.0%
Retirement income	22.1%
Supplemental Security	7.2%
Cash public assistance	5.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	24.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	40.0%
High blood pressure	45.6%
High cholesterol	40.0%
Diabetes	15.4%
Heart disease	10.2%
Stroke	5.0%
Asthma	11.6%
Arthritis	35.8%
Kidney disease	4.1%
Pulmonary disease	13.7%
Cancer	7.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	29.4%
Binge drinking	13.2%
No physical activity	33.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.3%
Depression	29.0%
Fair or poor health	24.3%
Poor mental health	18.9%
Poor physical health	16.3%
No health insurance	19.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.6%
Visited dentist	46.9%
Cholesterol screening	88.8%
Teeth loss	26.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	332	7.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	25.6%
Under 18	7.9%
18–64 years	21.4%
65 and over	57.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	57.4%
Public insurance	44.1%
No insurance	13.8%
Uninsured under 19	0.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	5,198	95.0%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	5,420	99.1%
Born in same state	5,420	99.1%
Born in different state	3,838	70.2%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	49	0.9%
Not a US citizen	5	10.2%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	606	11.1%
Arab	602	11%
French	484	8.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	101	1.8%
Polish	28	0.5%
Dutch	4	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	43.5%
Internet access	90.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 37769

What city is ZIP code 37769 in?

ZIP code 37769 is primarily assigned to Rocky Top, Tennessee.

What county is ZIP code 37769 in?

ZIP code 37769 falls within Anderson County, Tennessee.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 37769?

26% of residents in ZIP code 37769 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 37769?

15% 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 37769 have a large retiree population?

38% of households in ZIP code 37769 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 37769?

Health data for ZIP code 37769 shows elevated rates of diabetes (15%) and smoking (29%) compared to national benchmarks.

What timezone is ZIP code 37769 in?

ZIP code 37769 observes the EST timezone.