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Hamblen County, TN
2 cities and towns and 4 ZIP codes in Hamblen County, Tennessee.
Population
65,669
Land area
161sq mi
People per sq mi
407
ZIP codes
4
Cities and towns in Hamblen County
Hamblen County at a glance
- Hamblen County is about 2.4 times as dense as Tennessee as a whole.
- The median household income is $55,454, 20% below the Tennessee median of $69,595.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $210,900 (26% below Tennessee) and median rent is $857 a month.
- Its largest cities are Morristown (31,527) and Russellville (684).
Local data for Hamblen County, TN
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals1
- Emergency Rooms1
- Nursing Homes2
- Schools25
- Colleges2
- Libraries1
- Banks15
- Post Offices5
- Parks17
- Grocery Stores34
- Restaurants191
- Affordable Housing7
- Home Health Agencies3
- Hospice Care1
- Dialysis Centers2
- Community Health Centers4
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment8
- Private Schools7
- Community Colleges & Trade Schools2
- Toxic Release Facilities15
- Historic Places10
Housing and community stats
Hamblen County, TN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$55,454
Poverty rate
18.4%
Median home value
$210,900
Prices +1.7% in a year
Median rent
$857/mo
Homeownership
69.8%
Bachelor's or higher
20.0%
Median age
40.1
Average commute
23.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (6,735), German Americans (4,905), Irish Americans (4,808).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
3.8%
Aug 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$52,851
33,121 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$52,916
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$438M
FY 2026, $6,786 per person
PPP loans
$111M
991 loans, 12,559 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$120K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Hamblen County, TN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone83.7%
- Carpooled8.4%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.6%
- Bicycle0.1%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.7%
- Worked from home5.4%
Average one-way commute: 23.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Hamblen County, TN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: earthquake
Storm events since 1996
308
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
63
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
86° / 27°F
48.1 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone10 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Hamblen County, TN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.5%
U.S. 33.3% +7.2 pts
Diabetes
15.2%
U.S. 12.1% +3.1 pts
Smoking
20.9%
U.S. 12.8% +8.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
14.9%
U.S. 11.1% +3.8 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Hamblen County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Hamblen County, TN?
- Morristown is the largest city or town in Hamblen County, with about 31,527 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Hamblen County?
- Hamblen County includes 4 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 37813, 37814, 37860, 37891.
- What is the population of Hamblen County, TN?
- About 65,669 people live in Hamblen County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Hamblen County?
- Hamblen County borders Greene County, Hawkins County, Jefferson County, Cocke County, Grainger County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023