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Orebank, TN
Census-designated place in Sullivan County, Tennessee.
Population
816
Land area
0.9sq mi
People per sq mi
926
ZIP codes
0
Orebank and its ZIP codes
Orebank at a glance
- Orebank is about 5.4 times as dense as Tennessee as a whole.
- The median household income is $67,740, close to the Tennessee median.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $185,100 (35% below Tennessee) and median rent is $838 a month.
Housing and community stats
Orebank, TN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$67,740
Poverty rate
12.5%
Median home value
$185,100
Median rent
$838/mo
Homeownership
64.1%
Bachelor's or higher
25.9%
Median age
40.5
Average commute
18.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (122), German Americans (64), Mexican Americans (52).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Sullivan County. PPP loans are for Orebank.
Unemployment rate
3.2%
Sep 2026, -0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$68,061
70,470 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$58,128
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.3B
FY 2026, $8,391 per person
How people get to work
Orebank, TN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone72.2%
- Carpooled0.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked11.8%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home16.1%
Average one-way commute: 18.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Orebank, TN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
470
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
266
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
87° / 27°F
45.0 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Orebank, TN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.3%
U.S. 33.3% +2.0 pts
Diabetes
13.3%
U.S. 12.1% +1.2 pts
Smoking
15.1%
U.S. 12.8% +2.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.0%
U.S. 11.1% -2.1 pts
Cities near Orebank
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| KingsportCity | 3.5 mi | 53.1 |
| BloomingdaleCensus-designated place | 3.9 mi | 9.8 |
| Colonial HeightsCensus-designated place | 4.6 mi | 3.8 |
| Hiltons, VACensus-designated place | 6.9 mi | 1.2 |
| Weber City, VATown | 7.3 mi | 1.7 |
| SpurgeonCensus-designated place | 7.4 mi | 4.1 |
| BlountvilleCensus-designated place | 7.5 mi | 4.9 |
| Sullivan GardensCensus-designated place | 8.7 mi | 2.5 |
| Gate City, VATown | 8.8 mi | 4 |
| GrayCensus-designated place | 8.9 mi | 1.5 |
| Oak GroveCensus-designated place | 9.5 mi | 4.5 |
| Mount CarmelTown | 11 mi | 6.6 |
| Walnut HillCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 4.1 |
| Bluff CityCity | 12 mi | 1.7 |
| BristolCity | 13 mi | 32.7 |
| Fall BranchCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 4.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Orebank, TN in?
- Orebank is in Sullivan County, Tennessee.
- What is the population of Orebank, TN?
- About 816 people live in Orebank, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Orebank?
- Nearby places include Kingsport (3.5 mi), Bloomingdale (3.9 mi), Colonial Heights (4.6 mi), Hiltons, VA (6.9 mi), Weber City, VA (7.3 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023