City

Tazewell, TN

1 ZIP code  ·  Claiborne County  ·  Tennessee

👥11,833Population
💰$42,848Median HH Income▼ 44% below avg
🎂41.7Median Age
🏠$136,200Median Home Value▼ 51% below avg
🎓25.6%College Grads▼ 34% below avg
📊3.8%Unemployment▼ 22% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.0% Female 51.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 97%Hispanic: 0.9%Black: 0.3%Other: 1.8%Race
White97.0%
Hispanic0.9%
Black0.3%
Other1.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
18%
18–24
4%
25–44
26%
45–64
26%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.32
Below Poverty22.6% ▲ 126% above avg
College Grads25.6% ▼ 34% below avg
Unemployment3.8% ▼ 22% below avg
No HS Diploma119 (1.7%)
HS Graduate3,195 (45.6%)
Some College988 (14.1%)
Associates908 (13%)
Bachelors720 (10.3%)
Graduate Degree1,074 (15.3%)

Education

No HS: 1.7%HS Grad: 45.6%Some College: 14.1%Associates: 13%Bachelors: 10.3%Graduate: 15.3%Edu
No HS1.7%
HS Grad45.6%
Some College14.1%
Associates13.0%
Bachelors10.3%
Graduate15.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 76.4%Renter: 23.7%Tenure
Owner76.4%
Renter23.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
13%
$50k–$100k
19%
$100k–$150k
23%
$150k–$200k
14%
$200k–$300k
16%
$300k–$500k
6%
Over $500k
9%

Financials

Median HH Income$42,848 ▼ 44% below avg
Median Home Value$136,200 ▼ 51% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$749/mo
Total Housing Units5,534
Vacant Units477

Income Distribution

Under $25k
30%
$25k–$50k
24%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
8%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
90%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
30%
15–30 min
37%
30–45 min
15%
Over 45 min
19%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
19%
2000+
58%
About Tazewell, TN

Tazewell is a city in Tennessee, located in Claiborne County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 11,833 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 41.7 years.

Economically, Tazewell is a working-class community. The median household income of $42,848 is below the national average. Approximately 22.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.8%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Tazewell is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $136,200, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $749 per month. Homeownership is high at 76.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Tazewell is moderately educated. 25.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (97.01%).

Tazewell, TN offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Tennessee.

ZIP Codes in Tazewell
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
37879 11,833 $42,848 $136,200 $749 3.8% 25.6% 76.4%