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Embreeville, TN
Census-designated place in Washington County, Tennessee.
Population
1,062
Land area
1.3sq mi
People per sq mi
790
ZIP codes
0
Embreeville and its ZIP codes
Embreeville at a glance
- Embreeville is about 4.6 times as dense as Tennessee as a whole.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $165,800 (42% below Tennessee).
Housing and community stats
Embreeville, TN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Poverty rate
2.7%
Median home value
$165,800
Homeownership
84.3%
Bachelor's or higher
27.6%
Median age
29.4
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (158), Irish Americans (123), Scottish Americans (92).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Washington County. PPP loans are for Embreeville.
Unemployment rate
3.1%
Sep 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$57,939
63,282 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$60,449
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.3B
FY 2026, $9,468 per person
How people get to work
Embreeville, TN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone74.2%
- Carpooled0.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home25.8%
Environment and hazard risk
Embreeville, TN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
377
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
204
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 25°F
47.0 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Embreeville, TN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.0%
U.S. 33.3% +2.7 pts
Diabetes
15.7%
U.S. 12.1% +3.6 pts
Smoking
19.0%
U.S. 12.8% +6.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.4%
U.S. 11.1% -0.7 pts
Cities near Embreeville
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| ErwinTown | 2.8 mi | 4.1 |
| Banner HillCensus-designated place | 3.9 mi | 1.4 |
| UnicoiTown | 7 mi | 16.2 |
| TelfordCensus-designated place | 7.5 mi | 2.5 |
| JonesboroughTown | 8.5 mi | 5.5 |
| Pine CrestCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 1.9 |
| Johnson CityCity | 13 mi | 43.8 |
| CentralCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 3.5 |
| ElizabethtonCity | 16 mi | 9.6 |
| WataugaCity | 16 mi | 0.9 |
| TusculumCity | 17 mi | 4.9 |
| Valley ForgeCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 3.2 |
| HamptonCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 4.4 |
| Oak GroveCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 4.5 |
| GrayCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 1.5 |
| BiltmoreCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 2.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Embreeville, TN in?
- Embreeville is in Washington County, Tennessee.
- What is the population of Embreeville, TN?
- About 1,062 people live in Embreeville, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Embreeville?
- Nearby places include Erwin (2.8 mi), Banner Hill (3.9 mi), Unicoi (7 mi), Telford (7.5 mi), Jonesborough (8.5 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023