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Roane County, TN
5 cities and towns and 2 ZIP codes in Roane County, Tennessee.
Population
55,208
Land area
361sq mi
People per sq mi
153
ZIP codes
2
Cities and towns in Roane County
Roane County at a glance
- Households here earn a median of $71,885 a year, 3% more than the Tennessee figure of $69,595.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $232,900 (19% below Tennessee) and median rent is $785 a month.
- The biggest population centers are Kingston (6,224), Harriman (6,090) and Rockwood (5,566).
Local data for Roane County, TN
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals1
- Emergency Rooms1
- Nursing Homes2
- Schools22
- Colleges2
- Libraries4
- Banks9
- Post Offices4
- Parks28
- Grocery Stores17
- Restaurants93
- Affordable Housing5
- Dialysis Centers2
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment4
- Private Schools4
- Community Colleges & Trade Schools2
- Superfund Sites2
- Toxic Release Facilities7
- Historic Places15
Housing and community stats
Roane County, TN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$71,885
Poverty rate
12.0%
Median home value
$232,900
Prices +7.8% in a year
Median rent
$785/mo
Homeownership
78.1%
Bachelor's or higher
22.1%
Median age
47.3
Average commute
28.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (6,696), Irish Americans (6,391), Scottish Americans (1,627).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
3.3%
Sep 2026, -0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$88,476
19,834 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$56,431
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$456M
FY 2026, $8,537 per person
PPP loans
$22.4M
485 loans, 3,116 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$162K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Roane County, TN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone81.2%
- Carpooled7.7%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.1%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.1%
- Worked from home8.9%
Average one-way commute: 28.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Roane County, TN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
411
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
99
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
88° / 28°F
58.8 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone15 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Roane County, TN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.0%
U.S. 33.3% +3.7 pts
Diabetes
14.7%
U.S. 12.1% +2.6 pts
Smoking
18.9%
U.S. 12.8% +6.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.0%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Roane County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Roane County, TN?
- Kingston is the largest city or town in Roane County, with about 6,224 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Roane County?
- Roane County includes 2 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 37748, 37763.
- What is the population of Roane County, TN?
- About 55,208 people live in Roane County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Roane County?
- Roane County borders Knox County, Anderson County, Cumberland County, Loudon County, McMinn County, Rhea County, Morgan County, Meigs County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023