City

New Tazewell, TN

2 ZIP codes  ·  Claiborne County  ·  Tennessee

👥8,583Population
💰$51,573Median HH Income▼ 32% below avg
🎂43.3Median Age
🏠$146,500Median Home Value▼ 47% below avg
🎓31.0%College Grads▼ 20% below avg
📊2.3%Unemployment▼ 52% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.3% Female 49.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 92.1%Hispanic: 2.5%Black: 1.2%Asian: 0.2%Other: 4%Race
White92.1%
Hispanic2.5%
Black1.2%
Asian0.2%
Other4.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
12%
18–24
7%
25–44
26%
45–64
29%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age43.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.34
Below Poverty15.1% ▲ 51% above avg
College Grads31.0% ▼ 20% below avg
Unemployment2.3% ▼ 52% below avg
No HS Diploma177 (3.2%)
HS Graduate2,179 (38.9%)
Some College937 (16.7%)
Associates568 (10.2%)
Bachelors693 (12.4%)
Graduate Degree1,042 (18.6%)

Education

No HS: 3.2%HS Grad: 38.9%Some College: 16.7%Associates: 10.2%Bachelors: 12.4%Graduate: 18.6%Edu
No HS3.2%
HS Grad38.9%
Some College16.7%
Associates10.2%
Bachelors12.4%
Graduate18.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 69.4%Renter: 30.6%Tenure
Owner69.4%
Renter30.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
7%
$50k–$100k
29%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
15%
$200k–$300k
10%
$300k–$500k
16%
Over $500k
8%

Financials

Median HH Income$51,573 ▼ 32% below avg
Median Home Value$146,500 ▼ 47% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$684/mo
Total Housing Units4,040
Vacant Units502

Income Distribution

Under $25k
25%
$25k–$50k
21%
$50k–$75k
21%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
92%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
35%
15–30 min
31%
30–45 min
13%
Over 45 min
21%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
3%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
24%
2000+
58%
About New Tazewell, TN

New Tazewell is a city in Tennessee, located in Claiborne County. The city spans 2 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 8,583 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 43.3 years.

Economically, New Tazewell is a working-class community. The median household income of $51,573 is below the national average. Approximately 15.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.3%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in New Tazewell is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $146,500, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $684 per month. Homeownership is high at 69.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of New Tazewell is moderately educated. 31.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (92.09%).

New Tazewell, TN offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Tennessee. Spread across 2 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in New Tazewell
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
37825 8,583 $51,573 $146,500 $684 2.3% 31.0% 69.4%