37879 ZIP Code – Tazewell, Tennessee
37879 is a mid-sized ZIP code in Tazewell, Tennessee, part of Claiborne County with a population of approximately 11,459 residents. The median household income of $39,982 is below the Tennessee average and well below the national average. The median home value of $123,500 is well below the national average, with 76.6% owner-occupied housing (increasing). ; median rent of $721 is similarly below the national average. Housing consists of 74% single-family (increasing).
The unemployment rate is 3.8%, below the national average. About 23.1% of residents live below the poverty line, well above the national rate. Bachelor's degree attainment is 13.3%, well below the national average. The median age is 41.7, near the national median. Nearby ZIP codes include 37752, 37881, 24248.
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ZIP 37879 vs. Tennessee vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 37879 | TN Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 11k | 11k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $39k | $60k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $123k | $201k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $721 | $922 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 41.7 | 42.7 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.8% | 5.2% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 23.1% | 15.0% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 13.3% | 22.7% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 37752 – Harrogate
- 37881 – Thorn Hill
- 24248 – Ewing
- 37825 – New Tazewell
- 37724 – Cumberland Gap
- 37869 – Sneedville
- 37888 – Washburn
- 37708 – Bean Station
- 24281 – Rose Hill
- 40856 – Miracle
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 37752 | HARROGATE | 6,102 | $50,542 |
| 37881 | THORN HILL | 1,829 | $42,685 |
| 24248 | EWING | 2,568 | $58,295 |
| 37825 | NEW TAZEWELL | 8,916 | $50,333 |
| 37724 | CUMBERLAND GAP | 2,673 | $31,676 |