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Tazewell, TN
Town in Claiborne County, Tennessee. ZIP codes: 37879.
Population
2,902
Land area
4.3sq mi
People per sq mi
669
ZIP codes
1
Tazewell and its ZIP codes
Tazewell at a glance
- Tazewell is about 3.9 times as dense as Tennessee as a whole.
- The median household income is $41,836, 40% below the Tennessee median of $69,595.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $196,800 (31% below Tennessee) and median rent is $803 a month.
Local data for Tazewell, TN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Tazewell, TN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$41,836
Poverty rate
33.1%
Median home value
$196,800
Median rent
$803/mo
Homeownership
58.5%
Bachelor's or higher
19.4%
Median age
34.8
Average commute
25.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (341), Irish Americans (300), Scottish Americans (122).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Claiborne County. PPP loans are for Tazewell.
Unemployment rate
3.5%
Sep 2026, -0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$48,845
8,712 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$45,523
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$247M
FY 2026, $7,710 per person
PPP loans
$5M
298 loans, 911 jobs reported
How people get to work
Tazewell, TN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone94.0%
- Carpooled4.5%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home1.5%
Average one-way commute: 25.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Tazewell, TN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
344
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
21
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 23°F
54.7 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Tazewell, TN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.9%
U.S. 33.3% +8.6 pts
Diabetes
15.4%
U.S. 12.1% +3.3 pts
Smoking
21.1%
U.S. 12.8% +8.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
13.6%
U.S. 11.1% +2.5 pts
ZIP codes in Tazewell
1 in or overlapping Tazewell. Population shown
Cities near Tazewell
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| New TazewellTown | 2.5 mi | 5.1 |
| HarrogateCity | 8.8 mi | 7.3 |
| Cumberland GapTown | 11 mi | 0.3 |
| RutledgeTown | 14 mi | 5.5 |
| Middlesborough, KYCity | 14 mi | 7.4 |
| Ewing, VACensus-designated place | 14 mi | 3.8 |
| Rose Hill, VACensus-designated place | 18 mi | 3.4 |
| Bean StationCity | 18 mi | 5.9 |
| MooresburgCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 3.8 |
| SneedvilleTown | 20 mi | 2.3 |
| MaynardvilleCity | 20 mi | 5.4 |
| LuttrellTown | 20 mi | 3.9 |
| Pathfork, KYCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 1.2 |
| Pineville, KYCity | 22 mi | 3.4 |
| BlaineCity | 23 mi | 9.5 |
| MorristownCity | 23 mi | 27.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Tazewell, TN in?
- Tazewell is in Claiborne County, Tennessee.
- What ZIP codes are in Tazewell, TN?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Tazewell include 37879.
- What is the population of Tazewell, TN?
- About 2,902 people live in Tazewell, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Tazewell?
- Nearby places include New Tazewell (2.5 mi), Harrogate (8.8 mi), Cumberland Gap (11 mi), Rutledge (14 mi), Middlesborough, KY (14 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023