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Oneida, TN
Town in Scott County, Tennessee. ZIP codes: 37841.
Population
3,819
Land area
9.4sq mi
People per sq mi
407
ZIP codes
1
Oneida and its ZIP codes
Oneida at a glance
- Oneida is about 2.4 times as dense as Tennessee as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $48,622 a year, 30% less than the Tennessee figure of $69,595.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $170,600 (40% below Tennessee) and median rent is $824 a month.
Local data for Oneida, TN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Oneida, TN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$48,622
Poverty rate
28.1%
Median home value
$170,600
Median rent
$824/mo
Homeownership
64.8%
Bachelor's or higher
15.2%
Median age
37.3
Average commute
25.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (495), Scottish Americans (195), German Americans (137).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Scott County. PPP loans are for Oneida.
Unemployment rate
4.4%
Aug 2026, +0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$43,639
5,743 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$41,001
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$145M
FY 2026, $6,622 per person
PPP loans
$11.12M
260 loans, 1,555 jobs reported
How people get to work
Oneida, TN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone75.7%
- Carpooled16.5%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.1%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.7%
- Worked from home4.9%
Average one-way commute: 25.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Oneida, TN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
316
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
22
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 25°F
58.1 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Oneida, TN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
42.0%
U.S. 33.3% +8.7 pts
Diabetes
16.2%
U.S. 12.1% +4.1 pts
Smoking
23.8%
U.S. 12.8% +11.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
13.8%
U.S. 11.1% +2.7 pts
ZIP codes in Oneida
1 in or overlapping Oneida. Population shown
Cities near Oneida
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| WinfieldTown | 2.5 mi | 6.8 |
| HuntsvilleTown | 7.6 mi | 8.3 |
| HelenwoodCensus-designated place | 7.8 mi | 2 |
| Pine Knot, KYCensus-designated place | 9.9 mi | 6.4 |
| Stearns, KYCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 4 |
| RobbinsCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 1.7 |
| Whitley City, KYCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 2.3 |
| ElginCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 1.9 |
| CaryvilleTown | 20 mi | 5.6 |
| JellicoCity | 20 mi | 6.2 |
| JacksboroTown | 21 mi | 2.6 |
| SunbrightCity | 22 mi | 3.5 |
| Pleasant View, KYCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 0.8 |
| Emlyn, KYCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 0.7 |
| La FolletteCity | 23 mi | 4.9 |
| Williamsburg, KYCity | 23 mi | 4.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Oneida, TN in?
- Oneida is in Scott County, Tennessee.
- What ZIP codes are in Oneida, TN?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Oneida include 37841.
- What is the population of Oneida, TN?
- About 3,819 people live in Oneida, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Oneida?
- Nearby places include Winfield (2.5 mi), Huntsville (7.6 mi), Helenwood (7.8 mi), Pine Knot, KY (9.9 mi), Stearns, KY (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023