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Mascot, TN
Census-designated place in Knox County, Tennessee. ZIP codes: 37806.
Population
3,277
Land area
7sq mi
People per sq mi
471
ZIP codes
1
Mascot and its ZIP codes
Mascot at a glance
- Mascot is about 2.7 times as dense as Tennessee as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $60,250 a year, 13% less than the Tennessee figure of $69,595.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $206,000 (28% below Tennessee) and median rent is $725 a month.
Local data for Mascot, TN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Mascot, TN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$60,250
Poverty rate
19.2%
Median home value
$206,000
Median rent
$725/mo
Homeownership
66.5%
Bachelor's or higher
14.6%
Median age
41.8
Average commute
28.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (468), Mexican Americans (336), German Americans (236).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Knox County. PPP loans are for Mascot.
Unemployment rate
3.2%
Aug 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$67,249
262,703 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$72,840
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$3.6B
FY 2026, $7,510 per person
How people get to work
Mascot, TN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone89.1%
- Carpooled6.8%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.1%
- Worked from home3.0%
Average one-way commute: 28.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Mascot, TN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: lightning
Storm events since 1996
788
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
772
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 27°F
48.8 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Mascot, TN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.3%
U.S. 33.3% +4.0 pts
Diabetes
15.0%
U.S. 12.1% +2.9 pts
Smoking
22.6%
U.S. 12.8% +9.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
13.4%
U.S. 11.1% +2.3 pts
ZIP codes in Mascot
1 in or overlapping Mascot. Population shown
Cities near Mascot
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| John SevierCensus-designated place | 4 mi | 0.8 |
| Strawberry PlainsCensus-designated place | 5.8 mi | 4.2 |
| BlaineCity | 7 mi | 9.5 |
| PlainviewCity | 8.1 mi | 6.4 |
| HallsCensus-designated place | 8.7 mi | 8.8 |
| LuttrellTown | 9.8 mi | 3.9 |
| New MarketTown | 12 mi | 4.2 |
| MaynardvilleCity | 12 mi | 5.4 |
| KnoxvilleCity | 13 mi | 98.7 |
| SeymourCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 16 |
| SeviervilleCity | 14 mi | 24.3 |
| PowellCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 8.5 |
| Jefferson CityCity | 16 mi | 7 |
| AndersonvilleCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 1.6 |
| RockfordCity | 18 mi | 3.4 |
| NorrisCity | 19 mi | 8.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Mascot, TN in?
- Mascot is in Knox County, Tennessee.
- What ZIP codes are in Mascot, TN?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Mascot include 37806.
- What is the population of Mascot, TN?
- About 3,277 people live in Mascot, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Mascot?
- Nearby places include John Sevier (4 mi), Strawberry Plains (5.8 mi), Blaine (7 mi), Plainview (8.1 mi), Halls (8.7 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023