City

Kingsport, TN

6 ZIP codes  ·  Sullivan County  ·  Tennessee

👥88,028Population
💰$56,200Median HH Income▼ 26% below avg
🎂44.9Median Age
🏠$190,199Median Home Value▼ 32% below avg
🎓39.8%College Grads≈ Avg
📊5.2%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.6% Female 52.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 91.3%Hispanic: 2.4%Black: 2.4%Asian: 0.9%Other: 2.7%Race
White91.3%
Hispanic2.4%
Black2.4%
Asian0.9%
Other2.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
15%
18–24
8%
25–44
23%
45–64
26%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age44.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.25
Below Poverty17.6% ▲ 76% above avg
College Grads39.8% ≈ Avg
Unemployment5.2% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma535 (0.9%)
HS Graduate17,936 (30.9%)
Some College7,439 (12.8%)
Associates8,951 (15.4%)
Bachelors6,421 (11.1%)
Graduate Degree16,768 (28.9%)

Education

No HS: 0.9%HS Grad: 30.9%Some College: 12.8%Associates: 15.4%Bachelors: 11.1%Graduate: 28.9%Edu
No HS0.9%
HS Grad30.9%
Some College12.8%
Associates15.4%
Bachelors11.1%
Graduate28.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 70.1%Renter: 29.9%Tenure
Owner70.1%
Renter29.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
6%
$50k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
18%
$200k–$300k
21%
$300k–$500k
20%
Over $500k
6%

Financials

Median HH Income$56,200 ▼ 26% below avg
Median Home Value$190,198 ▼ 32% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$842/mo
Total Housing Units43,395
Vacant Units4,683

Income Distribution

Under $25k
23%
$25k–$50k
22%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
88%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
11%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
36%
15–30 min
42%
30–45 min
14%
Over 45 min
8%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
5%
1940s–1950s
15%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
12%
2000+
54%
About Kingsport, TN

Kingsport is a city in Tennessee, located in Sullivan County. The city spans 6 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 88,028 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 44.87 years.

Economically, Kingsport is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $56,199 is below the national average. Approximately 17.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.2%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Kingsport is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $190,198, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $842 per month. Homeownership is high at 70.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Kingsport is moderately educated. 39.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (91.28%).

Kingsport, TN offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Tennessee. Spread across 6 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Kingsport
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
37660 40,114 $46,913 $177,800 $833 5.4% 36.3% 63.9%
37663 14,037 $76,122 $224,900 $886 4.5% 44.2% 83.6%
37664 28,721 $61,164 $204,900 $817 3.7% 45.2% 72.0%
37665 5,156 $46,565 $110,300 $937 13.6% 25.2% 71.9%

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