Rocky Top
City in Anderson County, Tennessee
Rocky Top is a city in Anderson County, Tennessee, with 1,628 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 866 ft (264 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Briceville, 3.6 miles SW.
- 1,628residents (2020 Census)
- 866 ftelevation · 264 m
- 1.6 sq miland area · 4.2 km²
- 1,005 / sq mipopulation density
- 37769ZIP code
About Rocky Top
Rocky Top (formerly Coal Creek and Lake City) is a city in Anderson and Campbell counties in the eastern part of the U.S. state of Tennessee, northwest of Knoxville. The population was 1,628 at the 2020 US Census. Most of the community is in Anderson County and is included in the Knoxville Metropolitan Statistical Area. On June 26, 2014, the city officially changed its name from Lake City to Rocky Top, after a last-ditch effort by the copyright owners of the song "Rocky Top" was denied by a federal court.
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Living in Rocky Top
- Median household income
- $32,868
- Median home value
- $149,100
- Median rent
- $690/mo
- Median age
- 27.4
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Rocky Top had 1,628 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,628 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,005 per sq mi (388 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Rocky Top at a glance
| State | Tennessee (TN) |
|---|---|
| County | Anderson County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 1,628 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.62 sq mi (4.2 km²) |
| Elevation | 866 ft (264 m) |
| Coordinates | 36.2249° N, 84.1548° W |
| ZIP code | 37769 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4764668 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Rocky Top
- Briceville3.6 mi SW
- Norris5.2 mi E
- Caryville6.5 mi NW
- Andersonville7.1 mi E
- Jacksboro7.9 mi N
- Clinton8.8 mi S
- La Follette10.3 mi N
- Fincastle13.7 mi NE
- Powell14.8 mi SE
- Halls15.8 mi SE
- Oliver Springs16.0 mi SW
- Karns17.3 mi S
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Rocky Top
What county is Rocky Top in?
Rocky Top is in Anderson County, Tennessee.
What is the population of Rocky Top, TN?
1,628 people lived in Rocky Top at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Rocky Top, TN?
The ZIP code of Rocky Top is 37769.
What is the elevation of Rocky Top?
866 feet (264 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Rocky Top?
Briceville (3.6 mi), Norris (5.2 mi), Caryville (6.5 mi), Andersonville (7.1 mi), Jacksboro (7.9 mi).
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