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Alcoa, TN
City in Blount County, Tennessee. ZIP codes: 37701.
Population
12,222
Land area
14.9sq mi
People per sq mi
821
ZIP codes
1
Alcoa and its ZIP codes
Alcoa at a glance
- Alcoa is about 4.8 times as dense as Tennessee as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 53rd among 502 cities and towns in Tennessee.
- The median household income is $65,714, 6% below the Tennessee median of $69,595.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $277,100 (3% below Tennessee) and median rent is $1,282 a month.
Local data for Alcoa, TN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Alcoa, TN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$65,714
Poverty rate
12.9%
Median home value
$277,100
Median rent
$1,282/mo
Homeownership
66.6%
Bachelor's or higher
34.1%
Median age
35.6
Average commute
23.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,721), Irish Americans (1,602), Mexican Americans (980).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Blount County. PPP loans are for Alcoa.
Unemployment rate
3.1%
Aug 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$62,848
57,169 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$63,260
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.02B
FY 2026, $7,508 per person
PPP loans
$39.22M
318 loans, 4,797 jobs reported
How people get to work
Alcoa, TN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone72.5%
- Carpooled17.7%
- Public transit0.2%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.3%
- Worked from home9.2%
Average one-way commute: 23.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Alcoa, TN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
609
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
251
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
88° / 30°F
51.9 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Alcoa, TN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.4%
U.S. 33.3% +5.1 pts
Diabetes
13.8%
U.S. 12.1% +1.7 pts
Smoking
17.6%
U.S. 12.8% +4.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.6%
U.S. 11.1% +0.5 pts
ZIP codes in Alcoa
1 in or overlapping Alcoa. Population shown
Cities near Alcoa
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| RockfordCity | 2.5 mi | 3.4 |
| Eagleton VillageCensus-designated place | 3.2 mi | 3 |
| LouisvilleCity | 4.9 mi | 14.9 |
| MaryvilleCity | 5.5 mi | 17.8 |
| WildwoodCensus-designated place | 6.1 mi | 2.5 |
| KnoxvilleCity | 9.5 mi | 98.7 |
| FriendsvilleCity | 10 mi | 2.8 |
| WallandCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 1.5 |
| SeymourCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 16 |
| FarragutTown | 13 mi | 16 |
| KarnsCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 3 |
| PowellCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 8.5 |
| TownsendCity | 16 mi | 2 |
| GreenbackCity | 16 mi | 8.3 |
| John SevierCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 0.8 |
| Lenoir CityCity | 17 mi | 8.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Alcoa, TN in?
- Alcoa is in Blount County, Tennessee.
- What ZIP codes are in Alcoa, TN?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Alcoa include 37701.
- What is the population of Alcoa, TN?
- About 12,222 people live in Alcoa, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Alcoa?
- Nearby places include Rockford (2.5 mi), Eagleton Village (3.2 mi), Louisville (4.9 mi), Maryville (5.5 mi), Wildwood (6.1 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023