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Clinton, TN
City in Anderson County, Tennessee. ZIP codes: 37716.
Population
10,239
Land area
11.6sq mi
People per sq mi
881
ZIP codes
1
Clinton and its ZIP codes
Clinton at a glance
- Clinton is about 5.1 times as dense as Tennessee as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 66th among 502 cities and towns in Tennessee.
- The median household income is $68,882, close to the Tennessee median.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $225,000 (22% below Tennessee) and median rent is $962 a month.
Local data for Clinton, TN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Clinton, TN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$68,882
Poverty rate
12.7%
Median home value
$225,000
Median rent
$962/mo
Homeownership
63.0%
Bachelor's or higher
20.0%
Median age
43.3
Average commute
23.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,151), Irish Americans (1,058), Scottish Americans (312).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Anderson County. PPP loans are for Clinton.
Unemployment rate
3.5%
Aug 2026, +0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$82,978
46,595 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$59,997
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$8.09B
FY 2026, $104,886 per person
How people get to work
Clinton, TN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone76.1%
- Carpooled10.2%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.8%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.3%
- Worked from home12.6%
Average one-way commute: 23.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Clinton, TN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
361
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
98
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 25°F
57.7 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Clinton, TN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
42.4%
U.S. 33.3% +9.1 pts
Diabetes
14.5%
U.S. 12.1% +2.4 pts
Smoking
19.4%
U.S. 12.8% +6.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.8%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
ZIP codes in Clinton
1 in or overlapping Clinton. Population shown
Cities near Clinton
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| BricevilleCensus-designated place | 5.3 mi | 0.5 |
| NorrisCity | 7.5 mi | 8.3 |
| PowellCensus-designated place | 7.6 mi | 8.5 |
| AndersonvilleCensus-designated place | 7.8 mi | 1.6 |
| Rocky TopCity | 7.8 mi | 1.6 |
| KarnsCensus-designated place | 9.4 mi | 3 |
| HallsCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 8.8 |
| Oliver SpringsTown | 13 mi | 5.8 |
| Oak RidgeCity | 14 mi | 85.2 |
| KnoxvilleCity | 15 mi | 98.7 |
| JacksboroTown | 16 mi | 2.6 |
| CaryvilleTown | 16 mi | 5.6 |
| FarragutTown | 17 mi | 16 |
| La FolletteCity | 17 mi | 4.9 |
| John SevierCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 0.8 |
| PetrosCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 3.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Clinton, TN in?
- Clinton is in Anderson County, Tennessee.
- What ZIP codes are in Clinton, TN?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Clinton include 37716.
- What is the population of Clinton, TN?
- About 10,239 people live in Clinton, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Clinton?
- Nearby places include Briceville (5.3 mi), Norris (7.5 mi), Powell (7.6 mi), Andersonville (7.8 mi), Rocky Top (7.8 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023