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Alcoa, TN — ZIP 37701

Population: 10,247 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in ZIP 37701 (Alcoa, TN) is $310,697 — up 1.9% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $336,950 after a median 47 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,853/month. 4 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with lightning, cold wave, earthquake the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 8.1% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$310,697

Typical home value

+1.9%

1-year change

47

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$310,697
1-year appreciation
+1.9%
3-year appreciation
+8.6%
5-year appreciation
+40.5%
10-year appreciation
+131.6%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2026)
$310,697
House Price Index (state)
484.9 (+0.8% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$336,950
Median list price
$339,500
Median price per sqft
$249
1-year sale-price change
+16.8%
Median days on market
47 days
Homes sold (recent period)
32
For-sale inventory
48
Sale-to-list ratio
100.5%
Active listings
38
1-year forecast
+1.9%
New listings (monthly)
19

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,853/mo
1-year rent change
+2.6%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,171/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,178/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,475/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,844/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,122/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
91.9 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
13.2¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$11.80/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
4
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Schools include
Alcoa Elementary, Alcoa High School, Alcoa Middle School, Alcoa Intermediate School

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
lightning, cold wave, earthquake, ice storm, inland flooding
Notable hazard ratings (county)
lightning: Relatively High · tornado: Relatively Moderate · cold wave: Relatively Moderate · ice storm: Relatively Moderate · landslide: Relatively Moderate · earthquake: Relatively Moderate
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone AE
NFIP flood claims on record
13
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 83% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
67.1%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Smokey Mountain Smelters (9.5 mi)
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
60.0°F
Average high
70.0°F
Average low
49.0°F
Annual precipitation
51.9 in
Annual snowfall
4.6 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7b (extreme annual low 5 to 10°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
44
Days with Good air quality
261
Days with Moderate air quality
103
Highest AQI recorded (year)
101

Source: EPA annual air quality index (county-level)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
9.3 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
44,476
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
34,081

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Great Smoky Mountains National Park (30 mi)
National parks include
Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Obed Wild & Scenic River
Airports within 30 mi
23
Nearest airport
McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) (1 mi)
Nearest major airport
McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) (1 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
19
Hospitals include
CHEROKEE INDIAN HOSPITAL AUTHORITY, DLP SWAIN COUNTY HOSPITAL LLC, BLOUNT MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.1 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.4 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+883 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1973
Housing built before 1970
47.7%
Housing built 2000 or later
29.9%
Median annual property tax
$2,335
Mean commute to work
21 min
Households with broadband internet
75.8%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
49,520
Average weekly wage
$1,224
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Health Care, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
790

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ZIP 37701State medianUS median
Typical home value$310,697$269,266$288,527
Median sale price$336,950$315,000$325,000
Median days on market47 days73 days51 days
Typical rent$1,853/mo$1,599/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$2,335$970$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in ZIP 37701?
$310,697.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 37701?
$336,950.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 37701?
Median days on market: 47 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 37701?
Typical rent: $1,853/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 37701?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: lightning, cold wave, earthquake, ice storm, inland flooding.
Is ZIP 37701 in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within ZIP 37701. 13 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is AE. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 37701?
Risk to homes is higher than 83% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 37701?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 37701?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 37701?
4 schools (2 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is ZIP 37701 walkable?
Walkability index: 9.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 37701?
Good. Median AQI: 44. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 37701?
Regional Price Parity: 91.9 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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