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Telford, TN
Census-designated place in Washington County, Tennessee. ZIP codes: 37690.
Population
731
Land area
2.5sq mi
People per sq mi
296
ZIP codes
1
Telford and its ZIP codes
Telford at a glance
- Telford is 73% denser than Tennessee as a whole.
- The median household income is $69,200, close to the Tennessee median.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $228,600 (20% below Tennessee).
Local data for Telford, TN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Telford, TN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$69,200
Poverty rate
0.0%
Median home value
$228,600
Homeownership
81.6%
Bachelor's or higher
18.2%
Median age
54.3
Average commute
19.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Dominican Americans (82), German Americans (53), Irish Americans (52).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Washington County. PPP loans are for Telford.
Unemployment rate
3.5%
Aug 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$57,939
63,282 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$60,449
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.26B
FY 2026, $9,468 per person
PPP loans
$2.37M
51 loans, 243 jobs reported
How people get to work
Telford, TN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone71.8%
- Carpooled17.4%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home10.7%
Average one-way commute: 19.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Telford, TN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
377
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
204
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 25°F
47.0 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Telford, TN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.0%
U.S. 33.3% +2.7 pts
Diabetes
12.4%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
19.2%
U.S. 12.8% +6.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.5%
U.S. 11.1% -0.6 pts
ZIP codes in Telford
1 in or overlapping Telford. Population shown
Cities near Telford
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| JonesboroughTown | 4.8 mi | 5.5 |
| EmbreevilleCensus-designated place | 7.5 mi | 1.3 |
| ErwinTown | 10 mi | 4.1 |
| Banner HillCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 1.4 |
| Johnson CityCity | 12 mi | 43.8 |
| UnicoiTown | 12 mi | 16.2 |
| Fall BranchCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 4.5 |
| TusculumCity | 12 mi | 4.9 |
| GrayCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 1.5 |
| Oak GroveCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 4.5 |
| Pine CrestCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 1.9 |
| SpurgeonCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 4.1 |
| CentralCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 3.5 |
| WataugaCity | 16 mi | 0.9 |
| GreenevilleTown | 16 mi | 17 |
| Sullivan GardensCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 2.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Telford, TN in?
- Telford is in Washington County, Tennessee.
- What ZIP codes are in Telford, TN?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Telford include 37690.
- What is the population of Telford, TN?
- About 731 people live in Telford, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Telford?
- Nearby places include Jonesborough (4.8 mi), Embreeville (7.5 mi), Erwin (10 mi), Banner Hill (11 mi), Johnson City (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023