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Oak Ridge, TN
City in Anderson County, Tennessee. ZIP codes: 37830.
Population
32,693
Land area
85.2sq mi
People per sq mi
383
ZIP codes
1
Oak Ridge and its ZIP codes
Oak Ridge at a glance
- Oak Ridge is about 2.2 times as dense as Tennessee as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 25th among 502 cities and towns in Tennessee.
- The median household income is $72,311, 4% above the Tennessee median of $69,595.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $270,200 (6% below Tennessee) and median rent is $1,131 a month.
Local data for Oak Ridge, TN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Oak Ridge, TN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$72,311
Poverty rate
12.2%
Median home value
$270,200
Median rent
$1,131/mo
Homeownership
65.8%
Bachelor's or higher
40.2%
Median age
39.3
Average commute
21.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (4,615), Irish Americans (3,336), Mexican Americans (1,263).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Anderson County. PPP loans are for Oak Ridge.
Unemployment rate
3.1%
Sep 2026, -0.3 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
$96.4M
681 loans, 8,960 jobs reported
How people get to work
Oak Ridge, TN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone70.8%
- Carpooled10.2%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.7%
- Bicycle0.2%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.7%
- Worked from home16.3%
Average one-way commute: 21.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Oak Ridge, 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
87° / 29°F
59.7 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone8 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Oak Ridge, TN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.9%
U.S. 33.3% +6.6 pts
Diabetes
13.5%
U.S. 12.1% +1.4 pts
Smoking
16.1%
U.S. 12.8% +3.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.5%
U.S. 11.1% -0.6 pts
ZIP codes in Oak Ridge
1 in or overlapping Oak Ridge. Population shown
Cities near Oak Ridge
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Oliver SpringsTown | 5.5 mi | 5.8 |
| CoalfieldCensus-designated place | 9 mi | 24.7 |
| FarragutTown | 9.1 mi | 16 |
| Lenoir CityCity | 9.8 mi | 8.6 |
| KarnsCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 3 |
| PetrosCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 3.9 |
| KingstonCity | 14 mi | 7.3 |
| ClintonCity | 14 mi | 11.6 |
| OakdaleTown | 15 mi | 0.9 |
| HarrimanCity | 16 mi | 10.5 |
| PowellCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 8.5 |
| BricevilleCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 0.5 |
| LoudonCity | 16 mi | 12.6 |
| MidtownCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 4.5 |
| LouisvilleCity | 17 mi | 14.9 |
| FriendsvilleCity | 17 mi | 2.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Oak Ridge, TN in?
- Oak Ridge is in Anderson County, Tennessee.
- What ZIP codes are in Oak Ridge, TN?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Oak Ridge include 37830.
- What is the population of Oak Ridge, TN?
- About 32,693 people live in Oak Ridge, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Oak Ridge?
- Nearby places include Oliver Springs (5.5 mi), Coalfield (9 mi), Farragut (9.1 mi), Lenoir City (9.8 mi), Karns (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023