City

Newport, TN

2 ZIP codes  ·  Cocke County  ·  Tennessee

👥22,113Population
💰$45,350Median HH Income▼ 41% below avg
🎂43.7Median Age
🏠$127,800Median Home Value▼ 54% below avg
🎓17.6%College Grads▼ 55% below avg
📊3.6%Unemployment▼ 26% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 46.5% Female 53.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 91.9%Hispanic: 2.9%Black: 1.4%Asian: 0.7%Other: 3%Race
White91.9%
Hispanic2.9%
Black1.4%
Asian0.7%
Other3.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
16%
18–24
8%
25–44
21%
45–64
29%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age43.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.33
Below Poverty24.0% ▲ 140% above avg
College Grads17.6% ▼ 55% below avg
Unemployment3.6% ▼ 26% below avg
No HS Diploma307 (2.3%)
HS Graduate7,101 (52.4%)
Some College1,843 (13.6%)
Associates1,926 (14.2%)
Bachelors975 (7.2%)
Graduate Degree1,412 (10.4%)

Education

No HS: 2.3%HS Grad: 52.4%Some College: 13.6%Associates: 14.2%Bachelors: 7.2%Graduate: 10.4%Edu
No HS2.3%
HS Grad52.4%
Some College13.6%
Associates14.2%
Bachelors7.2%
Graduate10.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 65.9%Renter: 34.1%Tenure
Owner65.9%
Renter34.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
17%
$50k–$100k
19%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
18%
$200k–$300k
18%
$300k–$500k
5%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$45,350 ▼ 41% below avg
Median Home Value$127,800 ▼ 54% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$789/mo
Total Housing Units10,897
Vacant Units1,548

Income Distribution

Under $25k
28%
$25k–$50k
23%
$50k–$75k
23%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
2%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
94%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
26%
15–30 min
27%
30–45 min
25%
Over 45 min
22%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
18%
2000+
56%
About Newport, TN

Newport is a city in Tennessee, located in Cocke County. The city spans 2 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 22,113 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 43.7 years.

Economically, Newport is a working-class community. The median household income of $45,350 is below the national average. Approximately 24.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.6%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Newport is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $127,800, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $789 per month. Homeownership is high at 65.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Newport is less-educated. 17.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is primarily White (91.86%).

Newport, 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 Newport
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
37821 22,113 $45,350 $127,800 $789 3.6% 17.6% 65.9%