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ZIP 37701

Part of Alcoa, TN
Pop. 10,247·Blount County·37th most expensive ZIP in Tennessee
Median rent (all units)
$1,883/mo
Year-over-Year
+9.0%
Month-over-Month
+6.3%
vs US Median
-$82
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ZIP 37701 · $1,883
More expensive than 54% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,180
1 BR
$1,180
2 BR
$1,470
3 BR
$1,860
4 BR+
$2,170
Research median
$1,470/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$22,596/yr
At $1,883/mo median
Location
CityAlcoa
StateTN
CountyBlount County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 9.0% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+9.0% YoY, +6.3% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 37701 (Alcoa, TN) is majority owner-occupied, 37.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
10,247
Median income
$66,132
Median age
35.3
Renters
32%
Age distribution
23.6%
25.6%
21%
19.1%
Under 1823.6%
18–3425.6%
35–5421%
55–6410.8%
65+19.1%
Gender
51.1%
48.9%
Male51.1%
Female48.9%
Race & ethnicity
71.1%
14%
White71.1%
Black14%
Hispanic8.4%
Asian1.8%
Other4.7%
Education (25+)
22.7%
32.4%
37.1%
No HS diploma7.8%
HS diploma22.7%
Some college32.4%
Bachelor's+37.1%
Housing tenure
68%
32%
Owner68%
Renter32%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 37701 in Alcoa, TN has changed in 5 years

Income
$55,962 → $66,132
up 18.2%
Population
8,393 → 10,247
up 22.1%
Renter share
33.4% → 32%
-1.4 pts
Bachelor's+
32.6% → 37.1%
+4.5 pts
Median age
37.3 → 35.3
-2.0 yrs

Household income in the area moved from $55,962 to $66,132 across the same window, up 18.2% versus 2021. Census counts show ZIP 37701 in Alcoa, TN adding about 1,854 residents over the five-year window, up 22.1% on net. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 32.6% to 37.1% across the same window.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 37701 covers Alcoa, TN. The median rent here is $1,883/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,180/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,470/mo.

At 34% of local median household income ($66,132/yr), ZIP 37701 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 9.0% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 37701?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 37701 (Alcoa, TN) is $1,883. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 37701 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 37701's median rent of $1,883/mo is $82 (4%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 37701 compare to other ZIPs in Tennessee?

ZIP 37701 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Tennessee, ranking #37 out of 145 ZIPs tracked at $1,883/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 37701?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $75,000/year (~$36/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,883/mo in ZIP 37701. The local median household income is $66,132/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 37701?

Rent in ZIP 37701 has increased 9.0% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 37701 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 37701 is considered moderate for renters. At $1,883/mo, rent takes approximately 34% of the local median household income ($66,132/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 37701 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 37701 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 32% of ZIP 37701 households are renters, while 68% are owner-occupied. ZIP 37701 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 37701 compare to the rest of Alcoa?

ZIP 37701 is pricier than Alcoa as a whole. At $1,883/mo, it's $151 above the Alcoa citywide median of $1,732/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 37701 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 37701 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
34%
MODERATE

At $1,883/mo, rent takes ~34% of ZIP 37701's median household income ($66,132/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 37701 34%Benchmark 30%
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