37879 ZIP Code
Tazewell, Tennessee
December 13, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 37879 |
| City/Town: | Tazewell |
| County: | Claiborne |
| State: | Tennessee |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 11,459 |
| Median Household Income: | $39,982 |
| Per Capita Income: | $35,076 |
| Total Housing Units: | 5,346 |
| Median Home Value: | $123,500 |
| Land Area: | 175.2 sq miles
453.9 sq km |
| Water Area: | 2.7 sq miles
7.0 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 36.4733, -83.5133 |
Population Information (37879 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 11,459 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 5,644 | 49.3% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 5,815 | 50.7% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 41.1 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 843 | 7.4% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 760 | 6.6% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 866 | 7.6% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 417 | 3.6% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 372 | 3.2% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 1,486 | 13.0% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 1,448 | 12.6% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 1,565 | 13.7% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 757 | 6.6% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 776 | 6.8% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,205 | 10.5% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 672 | 5.9% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 292 | 2.5% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (37879 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $123,500 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.5 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $721 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 5,346 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 4,822 | 90.2% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 524 | 9.8% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 3,656 | 75.8% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 1,166 | 24.2% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (37879 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 8,201 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 791 | 9.6% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,040 | 12.7% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 3,107 | 37.9% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 1,300 | 15.9% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 850 | 10.4% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 570 | 7.0% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 543 | 6.6% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 77.7% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 13.6% | 34.3% |
Income Information (37879 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $39,982 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $56,036 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $64,039 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $35,076 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (37879 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 4,556 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 4,178 | 91.7% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 378 | 8.3% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 4,295 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 3,289 | 78.7% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 667 | 16.0% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 214 | 5.1% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 8 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (37879 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 11,161 | 97.4% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 28 | 0.2% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 8 | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 28 | 0.2% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 0 | 0.0% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 234 | 2.0% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 46 | 0.4% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 72 | 0.6% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 41 | 0.4% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 31 | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (37879 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 307 | 6.4% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 489 | 10.1% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 631 | 13.1% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 696 | 14.4% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 730 | 15.1% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 783 | 16.2% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 539 | 11.2% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 349 | 7.2% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 136 | 2.8% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 162 | 3.4% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (37879 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 3,355 | 80.3% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 457 | 10.9% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 25 | 0.6% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 12 | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 159 | 3.8% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 26.9 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (37879 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 131 | 3.1% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 321 | 7.7% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,012 | 24.2% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 42 | 1.0% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 305 | 7.3% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 426 | 10.2% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 274 | 6.6% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 170 | 4.1% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 1,036 | 24.8% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 172 | 4.1% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 146 | 3.5% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 143 | 3.4% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (37879 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 23.7% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (37879 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 10,299 | 89.9% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 6,288 | 54.9% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 5,347 | 46.7% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,078 | 9.4% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (37879 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 2,920 | 60.6% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 2,188 | 45.4% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 861 | 17.9% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 624 | 12.9% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 439 | 9.1% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 970 | 20.1% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (37879 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 3,619 | 67.7% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 41 | 0.8% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 141 | 2.6% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 59 | 1.1% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 38 | 0.7% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 47 | 0.9% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 33 | 0.6% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 1,368 | 25.6% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (37879 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 25 | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 387 | 7.2% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 964 | 18.0% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 920 | 17.2% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,037 | 19.4% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 846 | 15.8% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 490 | 9.2% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 264 | 4.9% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 136 | 2.5% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 277 | 5.2% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (37879 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 20 | 0.4% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 314 | 5.9% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 1,634 | 30.6% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 2,663 | 49.8% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 579 | 10.8% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 136 | 2.5% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (37879 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 184 | 3.8% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 183 | 3.8% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 3,984 | 82.6% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 50 | 1.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 356 | 7.4% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 65 | 1.3% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (37879 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 247 | 5.1% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 1,487 | 30.8% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 1,678 | 34.8% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,410 | 29.2% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (37879 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 545 | 14.9% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 805 | 22.0% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 711 | 19.4% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 605 | 16.5% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 523 | 14.3% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 191 | 5.2% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 171 | 4.7% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 105 | 2.9% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (37879 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $953 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $313 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $721 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.30 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.53 | 2.38 |
Households (37879 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 4,822 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 2,248 | 46.6% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 903 | 18.7% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 797 | 16.5% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 1,428 | 29.6% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,558 | 32.3% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 1,581 | 32.8% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.36 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.03 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (37879 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 4,346 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 1,112 | 25.6% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 2,390 | 55.0% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 168 | 3.9% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 673 | 15.5% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 595 | 13.7% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (37879 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 2,565 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 134 | 5.2% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 223 | 8.7% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,257 | 49.0% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 437 | 17.0% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 514 | 20.0% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (37879 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 8,737 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 527 | 6.0% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 11,377 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 3,158 | 27.8% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 431 | 13.6% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,547 | 49.0% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,180 | 37.4% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (37879 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 9,762 | 85.2% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 1,439 | 12.6% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,017 | 70.7% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 422 | 29.3% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 197 | 13.7% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (37879 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 11,431 | 99.8% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 33 | 0.3% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 28 | 84.8% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 28 | 84.8% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 28 | 84.8% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 0 | 0.0% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 0 | 0.0% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 10 | 30.3% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (37879 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 10,616 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 10,558 | 99.5% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 58 | 0.5% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 0 | 0.0% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 7 | 0.1% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 47 | 0.4% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 4 | 0.0% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (37879 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 4,822 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 4,036 | 83.7% | 89.4% |
Tazewell, TN37879