Polk County GIS Maps
Polk County, Tennessee, has 17,544 residents across 13,031 parcels and covers 434.6 square miles. The population grew 4.3% between the 2010 and 2020 census. More residents moved in than left over that decade. The FIPS code for Polk County is 47139.
Benton is the county's largest population center. Polk County also includes 10 zip codes, 1 public school district and 16 municipalities. Those boundaries help explain why population, schools, and housing can look different from one part of the county to another. The map below shows how those county lines, zip codes, and school districts fit together, and the sections that follow use that same geography to show parcel data, population, demographics, school enrollment and housing patterns in more detail.
Maps, GIS layers, Parcels and sample data. Paid packages add full layers, analytics and database files.
Polk County Trends
- Population
- 17,544▴
- Median Home Value
- $136,400▴
- K-12 Enrollment
- 2,160▴
County analytics dashboards with historical trends & projections included in package downloads.
Free starter access previews county maps, lightweight GIS, and sample data. Paid packages unlock full GIS layers, analytics, and database files.
Polk County Maps
The maps below show a few of the county map styles included in our downloads. County packages include map exports in JPEG, PNG, SVG, PDF and GeoTIFF formats plus more than 20 GIS layers for mapping, research and analysis. Available layers include zip codes, area codes, subdivisions, school districts, political boundaries, roads, water features, points of interest and more.
County packages also include historical county demographics, business intelligence, analytical dashboards, AI-ready prompts, markdown files and related reference data. Everything is organized to save hours of manual work collecting current data, cleaning it and joining it together. That makes it easier to move faster on analytics, due diligence, business planning and location research. Paid packages are built for commercial use, but some package contents include source-specific attribution or notice guidance. Review Licensing & Data Source Notices.
Polk County Parcels
Polk County has 13,031 mapped parcels covering 279,372 acres. The median lot size is 3.02 acres. 2,006 parcels are 10 acres or larger. The records carry 9,884 distinct owner names. Owner names, site addresses and lot sizes are on nearly every parcel. Browse the interactive Polk County Parcel viewer here.
Polk County Parcel Data Coverage
| Field | Parcels | Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| Parcel ID | 13,031 | 100% |
| Owner name | 13,025 | 99.9% |
| Owner mailing address | 0 | 0% |
| Site address | 13,031 | 100% |
| Land use code | 0 | 0% |
| Land use description | 0 | 0% |
| Assessed value | 0 | 0% |
| Land value | 0 | 0% |
| Improvement value | 0 | 0% |
| Acreage | 13,031 | 100% |
| Parcel boundary | 13,031 | 100% |
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Field coverage measured across all Polk County parcel records.
Polk County Population
Polk County had 17,544 residents in 2020. That was 4.3% higher than in 2010. Polk County added 1,494 people between 2000 and 2020, which points to steady long-term growth. The county is fairly spread out, with about 40 people per square mile. Some of the county's most populated postal areas include Benton, Old Fort and Copperhill.
Population Trend in Polk County TN
Polk County Population per 2000, 2010 and 2020 census counts with a baseline 2030 projection.
Polk County Zip Codes
Polk County has 10 zip codes. Some of the county's most populated zip codes include Benton (37307), Old Fort (37362) and Copperhill (37317). Benton is the largest zip by population, with about 5,092 residents or 29% of the county total. Together, the three largest zips account for about 65% of all county residents based on 2020 population estimates.
Most Populated Zip Codes in Polk County TN
| ZIP | Area | Population | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 37307 | Benton | 5,092 | ▴ 4.6% |
| 37362 | Old Fort | 3,678 | ▴ 8.3% |
| 37317 | Copperhill | 2,565 | ▴ 6.7% |
| 37325 | Delano | 1,930 | ▴ 4.6% |
| 37361 | Benton | 1,684 | ▴ 13.9% |
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Polk County Zip Code populations and trends per most recent census data.
Polk County Demographics
Polk County has a median age of 46.2, which makes the county a little older than Tennessee overall. About 19.2% of residents are under 18, while 20.7% are 65 or older. That gives the county a fairly even mix of younger families and older adults. The largest age group is 25 to 44 at about 29.2% of the population, which points to a solid working-age base. About 14.7% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher, above the statewide figure of 30.4%. The county is mostly White by population, though Hispanic, Asian, Black and multiracial residents are also part of the local mix.
Key Demographics for Polk County TN
Median Age
46.2
Under 18
19.2%
Age 65+
20.7%
Bachelor's+
14.7%
Polk County School Districts
Polk County is served by 1 public school district with 2,160 students enrolled in 2024. Several larger districts account for a substantial share of students across the county map area. Those three districts account for about 100% of public school enrollment in the map area. Total enrollment has stayed fairly steady in recent years, but it is slightly lower than it was in 2017.
Largest School Districts by Enrollment in Polk County TN
| District | Enrollment | Share | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Polk County School District | 2,160 | 100% | ▴ 1.4% |
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Polk County school district enrollment and trends per most recent NCES reporting data.
Polk County Housing & Real Estate
Polk County has a median home value of $136,400 and a median gross rent of $668. About 84% of occupied homes in the county are owner-occupied, so the local housing market leans heavily toward ownership. Home values run below the Tennessee median, while rents come in below the state average. In March 2026, the median listing price was $431,000 and homes spent about 105 days on the market.
Polk County Housing Mix
Polk County housing mix: owner, renter and vacant units.
Polk County Housing Trends
Polk County median home value and rent trend (last 5 years).
Businesses in Polk County, TN
Polk County has 760 business listings across 253 categories. The largest categories in Polk County business listings are Baptist Church (35, 4.6%), Churches & Religious Organizations (27, 3.6%), and Gas Stations (26, 3.4%). The full Polk County business listings dataset includes names, categories, addresses and contact details where available. Polk County packages also include U.S. Census County Business Patterns data with establishment counts, employment and payroll by industry sector.
Top Business Categories in Polk County, TN
| Category | Businesses | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Baptist Church | 35 | 4.6% |
| Churches & Religious Organizations | 27 | 3.6% |
| Gas Stations | 26 | 3.4% |
| Parks & Recreation | 22 | 2.9% |
| Campgrounds & RV Parks | 22 | 2.9% |
| Canoe And Kayak Hire Service | 19 | 2.5% |
| Convenience Stores | 16 | 2.1% |
| Mountain | 13 | 1.7% |
| River | 13 | 1.7% |
| Discount Store | 12 | 1.6% |
Polk County Business Listings
| Business | Category | City |
|---|---|---|
| Oasis River Recovery | Abuse And Addiction Treatment | Ocoee |
| Big Foot Outfitters | Accommodation | Benton |
| Turtletown Creek Falls | Active Life | Copperhill |
| 小笹鍼灸接骨院 | Acupuncture | Copperhill |
| Chapman Media Tennessee | Advertising Agency | Reliance |
| Tennessee Mountain Farm | Agriculture | Oldfort |
| Chilhowee Gliderport | Airport | Benton |
| Huddle House | American Restaurants | Ocoee |
| Wildwater Zipline Canopy Tours | Amusement Park | Copperhill |
| Ocoee River Service | Animal Rescue Service | Copperhill |
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Polk County business listings sourced from Overture Maps. Includes locations with a high level of confidence.
Polk County Basemaps
Polk County map and data packages include a set of useful basemaps to help you get started quickly. These include a custom light grey canvas, USGS topo, imagery and other reference layers that make it easier to build clear, meaningful county maps using the included GIS layers, your own data or both. Pre-rendered map tiles for the light grey basemap are included so you can use them offline or host them on your own CDN.
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This page shows a preview of what's included in the Polk County data package. The full package gives you a ready-to-use county data system with GIS layers, historical data, maps, database files and planning tools that save hours of manual data gathering, cleanup and joins. Everything is organized to help you skip data wrangling and start analysis faster.
- 20+ GIS layers for parcels, zip codes, school districts, roads, water, boundaries and more
- Historical county demographics, housing, income and trend data
- ZIP code population files and school district enrollment history
- Database files, markdowns, AI-ready prompts and documentation
- Map exports in PNG, JPEG, PDF, SVG and GeoTIFF formats
- Offline-ready data explorer, map and analytics tools
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Nearby Counties
Browse county data pages for the counties that border Polk County. These nearby pages include the same mix of county maps, demographic summaries, school district context, housing trends and package links.