Zip code 37879: Tazewell, Tennessee

Q: What city is zip code 37879?

37879 is assigned to Tazewell, Tennessee. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 37879 in?

37879 is mostly in Claiborne County, but it extends into 1 other county.

Q: What is the population of 37879?

About 11,854 people live in 37879, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 37879?

The median household income in 37879 is $47,864.

Q: What zip codes are near 37879?

The closest zip codes to 37879 are 37824, 37773, 37752, 24248, 37881.

Residential delivery areaClaiborne CountyEastern Time

Population

11,854

Median household income

$48K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$154K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$767/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

41.9

U.S. 38.9

Land area

175 sq mi

68 people/sq mi

Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.

About 37879

37879 is a small-town zip code in Tazewell, Tennessee (Claiborne County), covering 175 sq mi of land. About 11,854 people live here, or 68 per square mile. The median resident is 41.9 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $47,864 a year, 41% below the national median of $80,734. 22.4% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $153,800, or 3.2 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 77% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $767 a month.

16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 29.2 minutes each way, and 11% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in office and administrative support; healthcare; and transportation and moving goods.

How 37879 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Healthcare workers13.7%
91st
U.S. 9.7% · TN 9.6%87th of 607 in TN
Poverty rate22.4%
89th
WeaknessU.S. 12.5% · TN 13.8%92nd of 600 in TN
Income inequality (Gini)0.478
80th
WeaknessU.S. 0.483 · TN 0.476118th of 600 in TN
Residents 65 and older21%
79th
U.S. 17.2% · TN 17.1%223rd of 608 in TN
Self-employed workers11.8%
76th
U.S. 10% · TN 9.8%179th of 607 in TN
Median age41.9
71st
U.S. 38.9 · TN 38.9313th of 608 in TN
Homeownership rate76.6%
70th
U.S. 65.2% · TN 66.9%324th of 600 in TN
Average commute29.2 min
70th
U.S. 26.4 min · TN 25.7 min252nd of 597 in TN
Veterans7.2%
69th
U.S. 6.2% · TN 7.3%309th of 607 in TN
Government workers15.9%
65th
U.S. 14.5% · TN 13.7%216th of 607 in TN
Residents under 1823.5%
63rd
U.S. 22% · TN 22.2%175th of 608 in TN
Uninsured rate7.3%
54th
U.S. 8.4% · TN 10%415th of 607 in TN
Housing vacancy6.3%
47th
U.S. 10.1% · TN 10.2%487th of 602 in TN
Work from home10.5%
37th
U.S. 15.1% · TN 12.9%250th of 608 in TN
Median earnings per worker$41,542
27th
U.S. $49,666 · TN $45,229335th of 606 in TN
Rent-burdened renters44%
26th
U.S. 51.1% · TN 48.8%290th of 584 in TN
Population11,854
18th
U.S. 334,922,499 · TN 7,066,383193rd of 608 in TN
Per capita income$29,840
18th
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · TN $39,437391st of 608 in TN
Unemployment rate3.1%
18th
StrengthU.S. 5.2% · TN 4.7%391st of 607 in TN
Bachelor's degree or higher16.2%
12th
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · TN 31.1%366th of 604 in TN
Population density68/sq mi
10th
U.S. 95/sq mi · TN 171/sq mi343rd of 608 in TN
Median home value$153,800
10th
U.S. $332,700 · TN $286,700462nd of 590 in TN
Median household income$47,864
7th
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · TN $69,595496th of 590 in TN
Median gross rent$767
5th
U.S. $1,413 · TN $1,189381st of 515 in TN
Diversity index7.4
2nd
U.S. 61.4 · TN 46.4533rd of 608 in TN
Broadband access76.2%
2nd
WeaknessU.S. 91% · TN 89.2%541st of 600 in TN
Foreign-born residents0.3%
2nd
U.S. 14.1% · TN 6.1%488th of 608 in TN
Tech workers0%
1st
U.S. 3.8% · TN 2.8%485th of 607 in TN

Measure	37879	Claiborne	TN	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in TN
Healthcare workers	13.7%	11.7%	9.6%	9.7%	91st	87th of 607
Poverty rateWeakness	22.4%	17.4%	13.8%	12.5%	89th	92nd of 600
Income inequality (Gini)Weakness	0.478	0.469	0.476	0.483	80th	118th of 600
Residents 65 and older	21%	20%	17.1%	17.2%	79th	223rd of 608
Self-employed workers	11.8%	9.5%	9.8%	10%	76th	179th of 607
Median age	41.9	42.5	38.9	38.9	71st	313th of 608
Homeownership rate	76.6%	72.2%	66.9%	65.2%	70th	324th of 600
Average commute	29.2 min	27.4 min	25.7 min	26.4 min	70th	252nd of 597
Veterans	7.2%	5.9%	7.3%	6.2%	69th	309th of 607
Government workers	15.9%	15%	13.7%	14.5%	65th	216th of 607
Residents under 18	23.5%	18.7%	22.2%	22%	63rd	175th of 608
Uninsured rate	7.3%	9.1%	10%	8.4%	54th	415th of 607
Housing vacancy	6.3%	11.5%	10.2%	10.1%	47th	487th of 602
Work from home	10.5%	10.4%	12.9%	15.1%	37th	250th of 608
Median earnings per worker	$41,542	$36,958	$45,229	$49,666	27th	335th of 606
Rent-burdened renters	44%	42.5%	48.8%	51.1%	26th	290th of 584
Population	11,854	32,466	7,066,383	334,922,499	18th	193rd of 608
Per capita incomeWeakness	$29,840	$29,547	$39,437	$44,673	18th	391st of 608
Unemployment rateStrength	3.1%	4.5%	4.7%	5.2%	18th	391st of 607
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	16.2%	18.2%	31.1%	35.7%	12th	366th of 604
Population density	68/sq mi	75/sq mi	171/sq mi	95/sq mi	10th	343rd of 608
Median home value	$153,800	$159,900	$286,700	$332,700	10th	462nd of 590
Median household incomeWeakness	$47,864	$49,379	$69,595	$80,734	7th	496th of 590
Median gross rent	$767	$745	$1,189	$1,413	5th	381st of 515
Diversity index	7.4	11.6	46.4	61.4	2nd	533rd of 608
Broadband accessWeakness	76.2%	78.9%	89.2%	91%	2nd	541st of 600
Foreign-born residents	0.3%	1.2%	6.1%	14.1%	2nd	488th of 608
Tech workers	0%	0.3%	2.8%	3.8%	1st	485th of 607

The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.

People

Age

Under 5

17%

5–17

18–24

12%

25–34

13%

35–44

12%

45–54

14%

55–64

11%

65–74

10%

75+

Median age

41.9

Under 18

23.5%

65 and over

21%

Race and ethnicity

White96%
Black0.1%
Hispanic0.9%
Asian0.1%
Native American0.0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0.3%
Multiracial2%

Diversity index

7.4

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

0.3%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

51.1%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

99%

Spanish

0.5%

Other Indo-European

0.3%

Asian / Pacific

0.2%

Other

Households

Households: 5,250
Average household size: 2.2
Family households: 56.2%
Married couples: 43.4%
Living alone: 38.4%
Veterans (of adults): 7.2%
Male / female: 47% / 53%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

27%

$25–50k

26%

$50–75k

18%

$75–100k

12%

$100–150k

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

37879

$47,864

Claiborne Co.

$49,379

Tennessee

$69,595

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$29,840

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

22.4%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

9.5%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.478

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

37879

$153,800

Claiborne Co.

$159,900

Tennessee

$286,700

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

37879

$767

Claiborne Co.

$745

Tennessee

$1,189

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

72%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

0.9%

Mobile home

23%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 5,605
Owner-occupied: 76.6%
Vacant: 6.3%
Median year built: 1987
Median rooms: 5.5
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 44%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 31.4%
Home value to income: 3.2× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

74%

Carpooled

12%

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

10%

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

16%

10–19

28%

20–29

19%

30–44

15%

45–59

60+

14%

Average commute

29.2 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

3.1%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

53.3%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Office and admin

15%

Healthcare

14%

Transportation and moving

13%

Production

12%

Construction and repair

Management

Education

Sales

Cleaning and personal care

Business and finance

Food service

Legal and social services

Police and fire

Engineering and science

0.8%

Farming, fishing and forestry

0.4%

Computer and math

0.0%

Arts, media and sports

Industries

Manufacturing

20%

Education

15%

Health care and social assistance

13%

Retail

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Construction

Finance, insurance and real estate

Professional and technical services

Public administration

Admin, support and management

Restaurants and hotels

Arts and recreation

Agriculture and mining

Other services

Wholesale

Information

Median earnings per worker

$41,542

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

11.8%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

15.9%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

4.8%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	37879	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$49,833	$74,888
Service	$29,219	$26,804
Sales and office	$31,077	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$50,278	$49,199
Production and transportation	$46,455	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

19%

High school

39%

Some college

18%

Associate's

Bachelor's

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 80.8%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 16.2%
Graduate or professional degree: 9.4%
Households with broadband: 76.2%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 57.5%
No internet access: 15.1%
Without health insurance: 7.3%
Limited-English households: 0.3%

Geography

City (USPS): Tazewell
State: Tennessee
County: Claiborne County
Center point: 36.4734° N, 83.5133° W
Land area: 175 sq mi
Water area: 2.7 sq mi
Time zone: Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

37879 spans 2 counties

Claiborne County80% of land
Hancock County20% of land

Cities and towns within this zip

Tazewell3% of zip

Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.

Zip codes near 37879

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
37824	New Tazewell, TN · PO box	4.6 mi	—	—	—
37773	Lone Mountain, TN · PO box	7 mi	—	—	—
37752	Harrogate, TN	7.3 mi	6,185	$60,028	$193,600
24248	Ewing, VA	9.4 mi	2,207	$78,281	$100,000
37881	Thorn Hill, TN	9.9 mi	1,677	$37,443	$111,900
37825	New Tazewell, TN	10 mi	8,409	$49,625	$165,400
37707	Arthur, TN · PO box	10 mi	—	—	—
37867	Shawanee, TN · PO box	11 mi	—	—	—
37888	Washburn, TN	11 mi	3,432	$45,669	$137,400
37724	Cumberland Gap, TN	12 mi	2,214	$31,941	$149,400
37708	Bean Station, TN	15 mi	6,512	$42,152	$168,900
24281	Rose Hill, VA	15 mi	1,890	$46,806	$154,900

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Questions about 37879

What city is zip code 37879?

37879 is assigned to Tazewell, Tennessee. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 37879 in?

37879 is mostly in Claiborne County, but it extends into 1 other county.

What is the population of 37879?

About 11,854 people live in 37879, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 37879 in?

37879 is in Eastern Time.

What is the median household income in 37879?

The median household income in 37879 is $47,864.

What zip codes are near 37879?

The closest zip codes to 37879 are 37824, 37773, 37752, 24248, 37881.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 37879, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.