Unicoi County, TN ZIP Codes
Tennessee (TN) · 3 ZIP codes · 3 cities
3
ZIP codes
17,698
population (2021)
-3.4%
pop change since 2010
47171
FIPS code
Unicoi County ZIP code map
About Unicoi County
Unicoi County is located in Tennessee and contains 3 ZIP codes across 3 cities and communities.
The county's population was 17,698 as of 2021,
a decrease of
3.4% from 18,313 in 2010.
The timezone is Central Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Unicoi County is 47171.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 17,698 |
| 2010 population | 18,313 |
| Change | -3.4% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Tennessee |
| FIPS code | 47171 |
| Timezone | Central |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Unicoi County
ZIP codes for Unicoi County, TN (3)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 37650 | Erwin | Unicoi | View map |
| 37657 | Flag Pond | Unicoi | View map |
| 37692 | Unicoi | Unicoi | View map |
Demographics & statistics
18,806
Population
45.8
Median age
$50,877
Median household income
$27,507
Per capita income
$176,767
Median home value
$741
Median monthly rent
75.6%
Home ownership
15.4%
Poverty rate
3.7%
Unemployment
7,020
Housing units
20.0%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
523
Under 5
516
565
5–9
557
485
10–14
478
463
15–19
457
457
20–24
452
1,112
25–34
1,099
1,075
35–44
1,062
1,268
45–54
1,253
633
55–59
626
730
60–64
721
1,260
65–74
1,245
658
75–84
650
232
85+
229
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 3,684 | 22.9% |
| 18 and over | 15,122 | 77.1% |
| 65 and over | 4,274 | 23.4% |
| Median age | 45.8 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
91.5%
Hispanic or Latino
3.2%
Two or more races
2.9%
Other race
1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.3%
Black or African American
0.3%
Asian
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 17,776 | 91.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 617 | 3.2% |
| Two or more races | 566 | 2.9% |
| Other race | 319 | 1.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 65 | 0.3% |
| Black or African American | 53 | 0.3% |
| Asian | 27 | 0.1% |
Household income
Under $10k
7.0%
$10k–$15k
3.9%
$15k–$25k
12.0%
$25k–$35k
11.2%
$35k–$50k
11.3%
$50k–$75k
22.5%
$75k–$100k
13.9%
$100k–$150k
12.1%
$150k–$200k
3.7%
$200k+
2.4%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 7.0% |
| $10k–$15k | 3.9% |
| $15k–$25k | 12.0% |
| $25k–$35k | 11.2% |
| $35k–$50k | 11.3% |
| $50k–$75k | 22.5% |
| $75k–$100k | 13.9% |
| $100k–$150k | 12.1% |
| $150k–$200k | 3.7% |
| $200k+ | 2.4% |
| Median income | $50,877 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
13.4%
$50k–$100k
12.4%
$100k–$150k
16.1%
$150k–$200k
14.2%
$200k–$300k
23.2%
$300k–$500k
18.3%
$500k–$1M
2.0%
$1M+
0.6%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $176,767 |
| Median rent / month | $741 |
| Owner occupied | 75.6% |
| Renter occupied | 24.4% |
| Vacant | 15.1% |
| Single-family detached | 69.8% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.5% |
| Mobile homes | 19.8% |
| Median rooms | 5.9 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.50 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 5.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 11.4% |
| 1990–1999 | 16.9% |
| 1980–1989 | 13.8% |
| 1970–1979 | 18.4% |
| 1960–1969 | 8.4% |
| 1950–1959 | 8.4% |
| 1940–1949 | 6.5% |
| 1939 or earlier | 11.3% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 3.4% |
| 1 bedroom | 2.9% |
| 2 bedrooms | 30.8% |
| 3 bedrooms | 48.7% |
| 4 bedrooms | 10.3% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 3.9% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 28.6% |
| 2 vehicles | 38.2% |
| 3 or more | 28.1% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 22.5% |
| Electricity | 49.2% |
| Propane / LP gas | 9.3% |
| Fuel oil | 3.2% |
| Wood | 13.3% |
| No fuel used | 0.5% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 4,005 | 51.5% |
| Cohabiting couple | 436 | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,717 | 22.7% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 1,761 | 18.8% |
| Households with children under 18 | 2,144 | 25.8% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 2,970 | 38.7% |
| Average household size | 2.40 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 26.6% | 23.1% |
| Married | 53.7% | 53.0% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 2.2% |
| Widowed | 2.6% | 8.4% |
| Divorced | 15.4% | 13.3% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
4.9%
Some HS, no diploma
7.2%
HS graduate
37.9%
Some college, no degree
23.6%
Associate's degree
6.3%
Bachelor's degree
14.8%
Graduate / professional
5.2%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 87.9% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 20.0% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 270 | 7.9% |
| Kindergarten | 127 | 4.6% |
| Elementary school | 1,494 | 41.4% |
| High school | 583 | 26.2% |
| College / grad school | 861 | 19.9% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
30.8%
Retail trade
16.9%
Manufacturing
11.5%
Construction
10.5%
Transportation & utilities
8.2%
Professional & management
7.4%
Public administration
4.6%
Arts, food & hospitality
3.6%
Finance & real estate
2.7%
Other services
2.5%
Wholesale trade
0.8%
Agriculture & mining
0.2%
Information
0.1%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 32.8% |
| Service | 12.3% |
| Sales & office | 25.4% |
| Natural resources & construction | 15.5% |
| Production & transportation | 14.0% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 73.3% |
| Government | 20.4% |
| Self-employed | 6.2% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 78.3% |
| Carpool | 5.1% |
| Public transit | 0.5% |
| Walk | 1.6% |
| Other means | 1.6% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 29.5 |
Poverty
All people
15.4%
Under 18 years
23.7%
18 and over
12.3%
Married-couple families
4.2%
Female-led households
49.9%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 49.8% |
| Retirement income | 27.5% |
| Supplemental Security | 5.3% |
| Cash public assistance | 3.4% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 16.7% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 43.0% |
| High cholesterol | 38.2% |
| Heart disease | 9.2% |
| Stroke | 4.3% |
| Asthma | 10.8% |
| Arthritis | 34.7% |
| Kidney disease | 3.6% |
| Pulmonary disease | 11.4% |
| Cancer | 7.8% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 13.3% |
| No physical activity | 28.3% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 35.6% |
| Fair or poor health | 19.7% |
| Poor mental health | 17.2% |
| Poor physical health | 13.9% |
| No health insurance | 17.0% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 76.2% |
| Visited dentist | 53.9% |
| Cholesterol screening | 90.6% |
| Teeth loss | 20.0% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,617 | 13.4% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 20.0% |
| Under 18 | 5.6% |
| 18–64 years | 18.5% |
| 65 and over | 40.3% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 54.4% |
| Public insurance | 49.5% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 5.7% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 17,767 | 93.2% |
| Spanish | 224 | 0.9% |
| Other Indo-European | 197 | 0.7% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 27 | 0.2% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 18,317 | 98.0% |
| Born in same state | 18,312 | 98.0% |
| Born in different state | 13,060 | 62.9% |
| Foreign born | 5 | 0.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 489 | 2.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 326 | 46.5% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 4,643 | 24.7% |
| French | 2,456 | 13.1% |
| Italian | 1,722 | 9.2% |
| English | 234 | 1.2% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 112 | 0.6% |
| German | 15 | 0.1% |
| Irish | 12 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 41.2% |
| Internet access | 84.4% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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