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Norris, TN
City in Anderson County, Tennessee. ZIP codes: 37705, 37828.
Population
1,485
Land area
8.3sq mi
People per sq mi
178
ZIP codes
2
Norris and its ZIP codes
Norris at a glance
- Households here earn a median of $75,515 a year, 9% more than the Tennessee figure of $69,595.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $315,900 (10% above Tennessee) and median rent is $1,053 a month.
Local data for Norris, TN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Norris, TN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$75,515
Poverty rate
6.6%
Median home value
$315,900
Median rent
$1,053/mo
Homeownership
73.8%
Bachelor's or higher
51.7%
Median age
58.5
Average commute
26.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (199), German Americans (137), Scottish Americans (104).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Anderson County. PPP loans are for Norris.
Unemployment rate
3.5%
Aug 2026, +0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$82,978
46,595 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$59,997
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$8.1B
FY 2026, $104,886 per person
PPP loans
$4M
32 loans, 303 jobs reported
How people get to work
Norris, TN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone74.4%
- Carpooled6.7%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.6%
- Worked from home17.3%
Average one-way commute: 26.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Norris, TN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
361
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
98
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 25°F
57.7 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Norris, TN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.2%
U.S. 33.3% +5.9 pts
Diabetes
14.7%
U.S. 12.1% +2.6 pts
Smoking
14.8%
U.S. 12.8% +2.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.1%
U.S. 11.1% -3.0 pts
ZIP codes in Norris
2 in or overlapping Norris. Population shown
Cities near Norris
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| AndersonvilleCensus-designated place | 2 mi | 1.6 |
| Rocky TopCity | 5.1 mi | 1.6 |
| BricevilleCensus-designated place | 7 mi | 0.5 |
| ClintonCity | 7.5 mi | 11.6 |
| JacksboroTown | 11 mi | 2.6 |
| La FolletteCity | 11 mi | 4.9 |
| HallsCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 8.8 |
| PowellCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 8.5 |
| CaryvilleTown | 12 mi | 5.6 |
| FincastleCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 3.7 |
| MaynardvilleCity | 14 mi | 5.4 |
| PlainviewCity | 15 mi | 6.4 |
| KarnsCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 3 |
| LuttrellTown | 17 mi | 3.9 |
| John SevierCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 0.8 |
| KnoxvilleCity | 19 mi | 98.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Norris, TN in?
- Norris is in Anderson County, Tennessee.
- What ZIP codes are in Norris, TN?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Norris include 37705, 37828.
- What is the population of Norris, TN?
- About 1,485 people live in Norris, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Norris?
- Nearby places include Andersonville (2 mi), Rocky Top (5.1 mi), Briceville (7 mi), Clinton (7.5 mi), Jacksboro (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023