| ZIP Code | 37879 |
|---|---|
| City | Tazewell |
| State | Tennessee (TN) |
| County | Claiborne County |
| Area Code | 423 |
| Elevation | 1,562 ft |
| Latitude | 36.473348 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -83.513314 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 47025 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 41.7 yrs ↓ 5% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.32 |
| Below Poverty | 22.6% ▲ 126% above avg |
| College Grads | 25.6% ▼ 34% below avg |
| Unemployment | 3.8% ▼ 22% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 119 (1.7%) |
| HS Graduate | 3,195 (45.6%) |
| Some College | 988 (14.1%) |
| Associates | 908 (13%) |
| Bachelors | 720 (10.3%) |
| Graduate Degree | 1,074 (15.3%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $42,848 ▼ 44% below avg ↑ 21% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $136,200 ▼ 51% below avg ↑ 31% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.2x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $749/mo ↑ 19% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 5,534 |
| Vacant Units | 477 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.32 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 5,534 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 477 |
| Owner Occupied | 76.4% |
| Renter Occupied | 23.7% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.32 |
ZIP code 37879 is located in Tazewell, Tennessee, within Claiborne County. With a population of 11,833, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 41.7 years. Economically, 37879 is a working-class ZIP code: the median household income of $42,848 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 37879 represents one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. The median home value of $136,200 is well below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $749 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 76.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 31% since 2019.
The population of 37879 is primarily White (97.01%). Residents are moderately educated — 25.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects a significant share of residents at 22.6%. Household income has grown by 21% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 37879 stands at 3.8%, which is below the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 80%.
Overall, ZIP code 37879 in Tazewell, TN is characterized as working-class, moderately educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 11,833 residents, a median household income of $42,848, and a median home value of $136,200, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Tennessee.