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Coalfield, TN
Census-designated place in Morgan County, Tennessee. ZIP codes: 37719, 37748, 37840.
Population
2,754
Land area
24.7sq mi
People per sq mi
111
ZIP codes
3
Coalfield and its ZIP codes
Coalfield at a glance
- Coalfield is 35% less dense than Tennessee as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $90,104 a year, 29% more than the Tennessee figure of $69,595.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $190,200 (34% below Tennessee).
Local data for Coalfield, TN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Coalfield, TN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$90,104
Poverty rate
10.7%
Median home value
$190,200
Homeownership
89.2%
Bachelor's or higher
37.0%
Median age
41.2
Average commute
33.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (544), German Americans (288), Lebanese Americans (173).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Morgan County. PPP loans are for Coalfield.
Unemployment rate
4.2%
Aug 2026, +0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$51,276
3,158 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$42,713
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$140M
FY 2026, $6,643 per person
PPP loans
$6.3M
148 loans, 758 jobs reported
How people get to work
Coalfield, TN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone95.2%
- Carpooled1.6%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home3.2%
Average one-way commute: 33.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Coalfield, TN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
354
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
9
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
87° / 29°F
59.7 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Coalfield, TN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.0%
U.S. 33.3% +7.7 pts
Diabetes
14.0%
U.S. 12.1% +1.9 pts
Smoking
18.1%
U.S. 12.8% +5.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.6%
U.S. 11.1% -1.5 pts
ZIP codes in Coalfield
3 in or overlapping Coalfield. Population shown
Cities near Coalfield
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| PetrosCensus-designated place | 5.7 mi | 3.9 |
| Oliver SpringsTown | 6 mi | 5.8 |
| OakdaleTown | 6.7 mi | 0.9 |
| Oak RidgeCity | 9 mi | 85.2 |
| HarrimanCity | 9.6 mi | 10.5 |
| WartburgCity | 9.8 mi | 1.1 |
| KingstonCity | 11 mi | 7.3 |
| MidtownCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 4.5 |
| Lenoir CityCity | 16 mi | 8.6 |
| FarragutTown | 18 mi | 16 |
| RockwoodCity | 18 mi | 8 |
| BricevilleCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 0.5 |
| ClintonCity | 19 mi | 11.6 |
| KarnsCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 3 |
| LoudonCity | 20 mi | 12.6 |
| SunbrightCity | 20 mi | 3.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Coalfield, TN in?
- Coalfield is in Morgan County, Tennessee.
- What ZIP codes are in Coalfield, TN?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Coalfield include 37719, 37748, 37840.
- What is the population of Coalfield, TN?
- About 2,754 people live in Coalfield, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Coalfield?
- Nearby places include Petros (5.7 mi), Oliver Springs (6 mi), Oakdale (6.7 mi), Oak Ridge (9 mi), Harriman (9.6 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023