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Greeneville, TN
Town in Greene County, Tennessee.
Population
15,646
Land area
17sq mi
People per sq mi
921
ZIP codes
0
Greeneville and its ZIP codes
Greeneville at a glance
- Greeneville is about 5.4 times as dense as Tennessee as a whole.
- It is the 39th most populous of 502 cities and towns in Tennessee.
- Households here earn a median of $49,889 a year, 28% less than the Tennessee figure of $69,595.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $227,400 (21% below Tennessee) and median rent is $650 a month.
Local data for Greeneville, TN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Greeneville, TN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$49,889
Poverty rate
18.5%
Median home value
$227,400
Median rent
$650/mo
Homeownership
63.0%
Bachelor's or higher
26.8%
Median age
42.2
Average commute
18.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (2,055), Irish Americans (1,463), Mexican Americans (506).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Greene County. PPP loans are for Greeneville.
Unemployment rate
4.5%
Sep 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$52,214
24,941 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$48,197
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$549M
FY 2026, $7,823 per person
How people get to work
Greeneville, TN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone79.2%
- Carpooled8.6%
- Public transit0.2%
- Walked1.6%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.8%
- Worked from home9.5%
Average one-way commute: 18.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Greeneville, TN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
605
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
76
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
87° / 26°F
46.4 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Greeneville, TN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.2%
U.S. 33.3% +6.9 pts
Diabetes
15.1%
U.S. 12.1% +3.0 pts
Smoking
19.2%
U.S. 12.8% +6.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.4%
U.S. 11.1% +1.3 pts
Cities near Greeneville
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| TusculumCity | 3.8 mi | 4.9 |
| MosheimTown | 11 mi | 6.4 |
| BaileytonTown | 11 mi | 1.6 |
| TelfordCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 2.5 |
| Bulls GapTown | 16 mi | 1.2 |
| Hot Springs, NCTown | 19 mi | 2.9 |
| ParrottsvilleTown | 19 mi | 0.7 |
| RogersvilleTown | 20 mi | 3.8 |
| EmbreevilleCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 1.3 |
| Fall BranchCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 4.5 |
| JonesboroughTown | 21 mi | 5.5 |
| SurgoinsvilleTown | 22 mi | 5.7 |
| Banner HillCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 1.4 |
| ErwinTown | 22 mi | 4.1 |
| RussellvilleCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 1 |
| Sullivan GardensCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 2.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Greeneville, TN in?
- Greeneville is in Greene County, Tennessee.
- What is the population of Greeneville, TN?
- About 15,646 people live in Greeneville, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Greeneville?
- Nearby places include Tusculum (3.8 mi), Mosheim (11 mi), Baileyton (11 mi), Telford (16 mi), Bulls Gap (16 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023