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Rockford, TN
City in Blount County, Tennessee. ZIP codes: 37853.
Population
824
Land area
3.4sq mi
People per sq mi
242
ZIP codes
1
Rockford and its ZIP codes
Rockford at a glance
- Rockford is 41% denser than Tennessee as a whole.
- The median household income is $71,094, close to the Tennessee median.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $283,500 and median rent is $965 a month.
Local data for Rockford, TN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Rockford, TN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$71,094
Poverty rate
8.9%
Median home value
$283,500
Median rent
$965/mo
Homeownership
68.5%
Bachelor's or higher
26.2%
Median age
43.5
Average commute
19.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (79), Irish Americans (49), Mexican Americans (38).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Blount County. PPP loans are for Rockford.
Unemployment rate
2.8%
Sep 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$62,848
57,169 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$63,260
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1B
FY 2026, $7,508 per person
How people get to work
Rockford, TN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone81.9%
- Carpooled6.2%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.7%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.2%
- Worked from home11.0%
Average one-way commute: 19.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Rockford, 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 Rockford, TN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.5%
U.S. 33.3% +5.2 pts
Diabetes
16.1%
U.S. 12.1% +4.0 pts
Smoking
19.9%
U.S. 12.8% +7.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.2%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
ZIP codes in Rockford
1 in or overlapping Rockford. Population shown
Cities near Rockford
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| AlcoaCity | 2.5 mi | 14.9 |
| Eagleton VillageCensus-designated place | 3.8 mi | 3 |
| WildwoodCensus-designated place | 4.9 mi | 2.5 |
| LouisvilleCity | 7 mi | 14.9 |
| MaryvilleCity | 7.3 mi | 17.8 |
| KnoxvilleCity | 8.1 mi | 98.7 |
| SeymourCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 16 |
| WallandCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 1.5 |
| FriendsvilleCity | 13 mi | 2.8 |
| KarnsCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 3 |
| FarragutTown | 14 mi | 16 |
| PowellCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 8.5 |
| John SevierCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.8 |
| TownsendCity | 15 mi | 2 |
| HallsCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 8.8 |
| MascotCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Rockford, TN in?
- Rockford is in Blount County, Tennessee.
- What ZIP codes are in Rockford, TN?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Rockford include 37853.
- What is the population of Rockford, TN?
- About 824 people live in Rockford, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Rockford?
- Nearby places include Alcoa (2.5 mi), Eagleton Village (3.8 mi), Wildwood (4.9 mi), Louisville (7 mi), Maryville (7.3 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023