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Grainger County, TN
3 cities and towns and 6 ZIP codes in Grainger County, Tennessee.
Population
24,266
Land area
281sq mi
People per sq mi
86
ZIP codes
6
Cities and towns in Grainger County
Grainger County at a glance
- Grainger County is 50% less dense than Tennessee as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $50,538 a year, 27% less than the Tennessee figure of $69,595.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $189,200 (34% below Tennessee) and median rent is $746 a month.
- The biggest population centers are Blaine (3,213), Bean Station (3,016) and Rutledge (1,676).
Local data for Grainger County, TN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Grainger County, TN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$50,538
Poverty rate
17.1%
Median home value
$189,200
Prices +2.5% in a year
Median rent
$746/mo
Homeownership
77.1%
Bachelor's or higher
15.9%
Median age
47.4
Average commute
32.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (2,743), German Americans (1,815), Mexican Americans (734).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
3.2%
Sep 2026, -0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$56,242
4,198 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$48,728
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$179M
FY 2026, $7,596 per person
PPP loans
$14.9M
466 loans, 2,022 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$46.3K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Grainger County, TN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone82.5%
- Carpooled7.7%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.5%
- Bicycle0.2%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.5%
- Worked from home7.6%
Average one-way commute: 32.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Grainger County, TN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
269
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
15
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
87° / 25°F
48.5 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone8 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Grainger County, TN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.2%
U.S. 33.3% +7.9 pts
Diabetes
15.7%
U.S. 12.1% +3.6 pts
Smoking
21.3%
U.S. 12.8% +8.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.7%
U.S. 11.1% +1.6 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Grainger County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Grainger County, TN?
- Blaine is the largest city or town in Grainger County, with about 3,213 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Grainger County?
- Grainger County includes 6 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 37708, 37709, 37848, 37861, 37881.
- What is the population of Grainger County, TN?
- About 24,266 people live in Grainger County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Grainger County?
- Grainger County borders Knox County, Hamblen County, Hawkins County, Jefferson County, Claiborne County, Union County, Hancock County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023