Blount County, TN Distress Report: Foreclosure, Tax Liens & ZIPs (2026)
Where is distress concentrating in Blount County, Tennessee? DLRadar grades every Blount County ZIP 0-100 from foreclosure, tax-lien, mortgage and insurance records, peaking at 28/100. Here is the 2026 Blount County breakdown.
- Blount County's most distressed ZIP is 37920 at 28/100.
- 13 ZIP codes tracked in Blount County, averaging 21/100 distress.
- Blount County reads neutral — home values up 3.8% year over year.
- Vacancy runs 16.3% across Blount County's tracked ZIPs, with a 10.5% poverty rate.
- The typical Blount County home is worth about $298,123 against a ~$73,776 median income.
- Lending headwind in Blount County sits at 48/100 — a forward read on distressed supply.
All figures come from the monthly DLRadar distress index built on public records. Attribution to DLRadar (dlradar.com) appreciated.
| Rank | ZIP | Composite distress |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 37920 | 28/100 |
| 2 | 37865 | 27/100 |
| 3 | 37742 | 22/100 |
| 4 | 37853 | 20/100 |
| 5 | 37701 | 19/100 |
| 6 | 37737 | 19/100 |
| 7 | 37777 | 19/100 |
| 8 | 37801 | 19/100 |
| 9 | 37803 | 19/100 |
| 10 | 37804 | 19/100 |
| 11 | 37878 | 19/100 |
| 12 | 37882 | 19/100 |
Most distressed ZIP codes in Blount County (composite distress 0-100, 2026)
What is driving Blount County distress
Blount County's placement in the national index rests on public filings — a 21/100 average across its ZIPs. DLRadar reads FHFA price trajectory, CFPB mortgage delinquency, recorder-level foreclosure and tax-lien activity, FEMA/NFIP loss history and Census ACS demographics.
Blount County market phase and pricing
The cycle in Blount County is neutral, with values up 3.8% year over year. Softening prices lengthen time-on-market, which is where negotiable sellers appear.
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Frequently asked
What is the hardest-hit ZIP in Blount County?
ZIP 37920 leads Blount County at 28/100, recomputed monthly from public records.
Which phase does Blount County sit in right now?
FHFA price-index movement places Blount County in neutral; prices are up 3.8% over twelve months.
Can the Blount County figures be verified?
Blount County draws on FHFA (neutral trajectory), CFPB mortgage performance, county recorder filings, FEMA/NFIP and Census ACS — every one a public source. The scoring model does not change between counties, so these 13 ZIPs are comparable to anywhere else.
How much do distress scores vary between Blount County ZIP codes?
One county number flattens a wide range. Across the Blount County ZIPs DLRadar ranks, scores run from 28/100 in 37920 down to 19/100 in 37882, against a Blount County average of 21/100. Because the gap runs to 9 points, Blount County rewards ZIP-level precision.
What do Blount County home values and vacancy say about distressed supply?
The typical Blount County home carries about $298,123 of value against a median household income near $73,776. Vacancy across Blount County's tracked ZIPs runs 16.3% and the poverty rate is 10.5%. Affordability pressure plus standing vacancy is what moves an owner from behind to selling, which is why it is paired with Blount County's filings and its 48/100 lending headwind.
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DLRadar scores property distress from public records by deterministic formulas — not investment, legal, or financial advice. Figures refresh monthly from the live index.