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Morristown, TN
City in Hamblen County, Tennessee. ZIP codes: 37813, 37814.
Population
31,527
Land area
27.9sq mi
People per sq mi
1,130
ZIP codes
2
Morristown and its ZIP codes
Morristown at a glance
- Morristown is about 6.6 times as dense as Tennessee as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 27th among 502 cities and towns in Tennessee.
- The median household income is $47,917, 31% below the Tennessee median of $69,595.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $181,100 (37% below Tennessee) and median rent is $882 a month.
Local data for Morristown, TN
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals1
- Emergency Rooms1
- Nursing Homes2
- Schools20
- Colleges2
- Libraries1
- Banks15
- Post Offices2
- Parks13
- Grocery Stores29
- Restaurants184
- Affordable Housing7
- Home Health Agencies3
- Hospice Care1
- Dialysis Centers2
- Community Health Centers4
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment7
- Private Schools7
- Community Colleges & Trade Schools2
- Toxic Release Facilities13
- Historic Places8
Housing and community stats
Morristown, TN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$47,917
Poverty rate
26.0%
Median home value
$181,100
Median rent
$882/mo
Homeownership
54.9%
Bachelor's or higher
15.0%
Median age
36.3
Average commute
21.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (5,542), Irish Americans (2,335), German Americans (2,087).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Hamblen County. PPP loans are for Morristown.
Unemployment rate
3.4%
Sep 2026, -0.4 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
How people get to work
Morristown, TN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone84.3%
- Carpooled8.3%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.4%
- Bicycle0.3%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.5%
- Worked from home3.3%
Average one-way commute: 21.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Morristown, TN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: earthquake
Storm events since 1996
308
Countywide, mostly 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 zone8 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Morristown, TN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
42.7%
U.S. 33.3% +9.4 pts
Diabetes
16.9%
U.S. 12.1% +4.8 pts
Smoking
23.2%
U.S. 12.8% +10.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
20.8%
U.S. 11.1% +9.7 pts
ZIP codes in Morristown
2 in or overlapping Morristown. Population shown
Cities near Morristown
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| White PineTown | 6.5 mi | 2.9 |
| RussellvilleCensus-designated place | 7.2 mi | 1 |
| Bean StationCity | 7.9 mi | 5.9 |
| MooresburgCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 3.8 |
| BaneberryCity | 11 mi | 1.8 |
| Jefferson CityCity | 12 mi | 7 |
| RutledgeTown | 13 mi | 5.5 |
| Bulls GapTown | 13 mi | 1.2 |
| DandridgeTown | 14 mi | 6.1 |
| New MarketTown | 16 mi | 4.2 |
| MosheimTown | 17 mi | 6.4 |
| ParrottsvilleTown | 18 mi | 0.7 |
| NewportCity | 18 mi | 5.5 |
| FairgardenCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 1.7 |
| BlaineCity | 22 mi | 9.5 |
| Strawberry PlainsCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 4.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Morristown, TN in?
- Morristown is in Hamblen County, Tennessee.
- What ZIP codes are in Morristown, TN?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Morristown include 37813, 37814.
- What is the population of Morristown, TN?
- About 31,527 people live in Morristown, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Morristown?
- Nearby places include White Pine (6.5 mi), Russellville (7.2 mi), Bean Station (7.9 mi), Mooresburg (11 mi), Baneberry (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023