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Unicoi, TN
Town in Unicoi County, Tennessee. ZIP codes: 37692.
Population
3,806
Land area
16.2sq mi
People per sq mi
235
ZIP codes
1
Unicoi and its ZIP codes
Unicoi at a glance
- Unicoi is 37% denser than Tennessee as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $42,424 a year, 39% less than the Tennessee figure of $69,595.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $244,300 (15% below Tennessee) and median rent is $920 a month.
Local data for Unicoi, TN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Unicoi, TN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$42,424
Poverty rate
21.3%
Median home value
$244,300
Median rent
$920/mo
Homeownership
58.3%
Bachelor's or higher
24.9%
Median age
49.7
Average commute
29.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (321), Mexican Americans (200), German Americans (188).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Unicoi County. PPP loans are for Unicoi.
Unemployment rate
3.6%
Aug 2026, -0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$60,700
4,843 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$48,861
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$490M
FY 2026, $27,346 per person
How people get to work
Unicoi, TN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone79.1%
- Carpooled11.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.7%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home9.2%
Average one-way commute: 29.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Unicoi, TN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
213
Countywide, mostly heavy snow
Flood insurance policies
136
1.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 25°F
47.0 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Unicoi, TN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.0%
U.S. 33.3% +5.7 pts
Diabetes
15.9%
U.S. 12.1% +3.8 pts
Smoking
20.6%
U.S. 12.8% +7.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
13.3%
U.S. 11.1% +2.2 pts
ZIP codes in Unicoi
1 in or overlapping Unicoi. Population shown
Cities near Unicoi
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Pine CrestCensus-designated place | 6.1 mi | 1.9 |
| ErwinTown | 6.8 mi | 4.1 |
| EmbreevilleCensus-designated place | 7 mi | 1.3 |
| CentralCensus-designated place | 8.1 mi | 3.5 |
| Banner HillCensus-designated place | 8.1 mi | 1.4 |
| Johnson CityCity | 9.2 mi | 43.8 |
| ElizabethtonCity | 9.4 mi | 9.6 |
| JonesboroughTown | 9.6 mi | 5.5 |
| HamptonCensus-designated place | 9.8 mi | 4.4 |
| Valley ForgeCensus-designated place | 9.8 mi | 3.2 |
| WataugaCity | 11 mi | 0.9 |
| TelfordCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 2.5 |
| BiltmoreCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 2.6 |
| Oak GroveCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 4.5 |
| Roan MountainCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 6.6 |
| Bluff CityCity | 16 mi | 1.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Unicoi, TN in?
- Unicoi is in Unicoi County, Tennessee.
- What ZIP codes are in Unicoi, TN?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Unicoi include 37692.
- What is the population of Unicoi, TN?
- About 3,806 people live in Unicoi, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Unicoi?
- Nearby places include Pine Crest (6.1 mi), Erwin (6.8 mi), Embreeville (7 mi), Central (8.1 mi), Banner Hill (8.1 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023