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Jellico, TN
City in Campbell County, Tennessee. ZIP codes: 37762.
Population
1,855
Land area
6.2sq mi
People per sq mi
298
ZIP codes
1
Jellico and its ZIP codes
Jellico at a glance
- Jellico is 74% denser than Tennessee as a whole.
- The median household income is $41,467, 40% below the Tennessee median of $69,595.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $127,300 (56% below Tennessee) and median rent is $440 a month.
Local data for Jellico, TN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Jellico, TN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$41,467
Poverty rate
27.7%
Median home value
$127,300
Median rent
$440/mo
Homeownership
54.9%
Bachelor's or higher
15.9%
Median age
50.4
Average commute
27.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (180), Irish Americans (99), Scottish Americans (39).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Campbell County. PPP loans are for Jellico.
Unemployment rate
3.4%
Sep 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$44,572
9,318 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$47,677
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$287M
FY 2026, $7,296 per person
How people get to work
Jellico, TN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone74.7%
- Carpooled9.7%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.1%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home14.6%
Average one-way commute: 27.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Jellico, TN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
333
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
51
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
86° / 26°F
54.6 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Jellico, TN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.8%
U.S. 33.3% +7.5 pts
Diabetes
15.7%
U.S. 12.1% +3.6 pts
Smoking
19.9%
U.S. 12.8% +7.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.7%
U.S. 11.1% +0.6 pts
ZIP codes in Jellico
1 in or overlapping Jellico. Population shown
Cities near Jellico
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Pleasant View, KYCensus-designated place | 8.5 mi | 0.8 |
| Emlyn, KYCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 0.7 |
| FincastleCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 3.7 |
| Williamsburg, KYCity | 13 mi | 4.2 |
| La FolletteCity | 13 mi | 4.9 |
| JacksboroTown | 15 mi | 2.6 |
| CaryvilleTown | 16 mi | 5.6 |
| Pine Knot, KYCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 6.4 |
| WinfieldTown | 19 mi | 6.8 |
| Rockholds, KYCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 1.2 |
| OneidaTown | 20 mi | 9.4 |
| Stearns, KYCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 4 |
| Whitley City, KYCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 2.3 |
| Rocky TopCity | 23 mi | 1.6 |
| Middlesborough, KYCity | 23 mi | 7.4 |
| HuntsvilleTown | 23 mi | 8.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Jellico, TN in?
- Jellico is in Campbell County, Tennessee.
- What ZIP codes are in Jellico, TN?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Jellico include 37762.
- What is the population of Jellico, TN?
- About 1,855 people live in Jellico, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Jellico?
- Nearby places include Pleasant View, KY (8.5 mi), Emlyn, KY (10 mi), Fincastle (11 mi), Williamsburg, KY (13 mi), La Follette (13 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023