Jefferson County, TN ZIP Codes
Tennessee (TN) · 5 ZIP codes · 5 cities
5
ZIP codes
55,624
population (2021)
+8.2%
pop change since 2010
47089
FIPS code
Jefferson County ZIP code map
About Jefferson County
Jefferson County is located in Tennessee and contains 5 ZIP codes across 5 cities and communities.
The county's population was 55,624 as of 2021,
an increase of
8.2% from 51,407 in 2010.
The timezone is Central Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Jefferson County is 47089.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 55,624 |
| 2010 population | 51,407 |
| Change | +8.2% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Tennessee |
| FIPS code | 47089 |
| Timezone | Central |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Jefferson County
ZIP codes for Jefferson County, TN (5)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 37725 | Dandridge | Jefferson | View map |
| 37760 | Jefferson City | Jefferson | View map |
| 37820 | New Market | Jefferson | View map |
| 37871 | Strawberry Plains | Jefferson | View map |
| 37890 | White Pine | Jefferson | View map |
Demographics & statistics
46,606
Population
44.1
Median age
$59,898
Median household income
$32,083
Per capita income
$192,025
Median home value
$799
Median monthly rent
75.3%
Home ownership
12.9%
Poverty rate
5.2%
Unemployment
16,372
Housing units
21.7%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,086
Under 5
1,097
1,384
5–9
1,398
1,128
10–14
1,139
1,602
15–19
1,619
1,578
20–24
1,595
2,439
25–34
2,465
2,290
35–44
2,313
3,141
45–54
3,174
1,799
55–59
1,818
1,899
60–64
1,919
2,932
65–74
2,963
1,511
75–84
1,526
393
85+
398
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 8,914 | 19.4% |
| 18 and over | 37,692 | 80.6% |
| 65 and over | 9,723 | 21.3% |
| Median age | 44.1 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
89.9%
Two or more races
4.2%
Hispanic or Latino
2.9%
Black or African American
1.6%
Other race
0.7%
Asian
0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 43,165 | 89.9% |
| Two or more races | 2,009 | 4.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,413 | 2.9% |
| Black or African American | 750 | 1.6% |
| Other race | 332 | 0.7% |
| Asian | 300 | 0.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 32 | 0.1% |
Household income
Under $10k
2.8%
$10k–$15k
4.2%
$15k–$25k
9.5%
$25k–$35k
11.6%
$35k–$50k
14.4%
$50k–$75k
17.4%
$75k–$100k
13.3%
$100k–$150k
16.6%
$150k–$200k
5.1%
$200k+
5.2%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 2.8% |
| $10k–$15k | 4.2% |
| $15k–$25k | 9.5% |
| $25k–$35k | 11.6% |
| $35k–$50k | 14.4% |
| $50k–$75k | 17.4% |
| $75k–$100k | 13.3% |
| $100k–$150k | 16.6% |
| $150k–$200k | 5.1% |
| $200k+ | 5.2% |
| Median income | $59,898 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
7.8%
$50k–$100k
9.5%
$100k–$150k
17.3%
$150k–$200k
18.5%
$200k–$300k
21.2%
$300k–$500k
13.7%
$500k–$1M
8.5%
$1M+
3.4%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $192,025 |
| Median rent / month | $799 |
| Owner occupied | 75.3% |
| Renter occupied | 24.7% |
| Vacant | 14.6% |
| Single-family detached | 67.2% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.4% |
| Mobile homes | 22.5% |
| Median rooms | 5.9 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.61 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.3% |
| 2010–2019 | 9.7% |
| 2000–2009 | 16.7% |
| 1990–1999 | 20.0% |
| 1980–1989 | 15.3% |
| 1970–1979 | 11.8% |
| 1960–1969 | 7.4% |
| 1950–1959 | 6.5% |
| 1940–1949 | 3.7% |
| 1939 or earlier | 8.7% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.4% |
| 1 bedroom | 4.4% |
| 2 bedrooms | 23.8% |
| 3 bedrooms | 50.6% |
| 4 bedrooms | 15.6% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 5.2% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 25.3% |
| 2 vehicles | 41.1% |
| 3 or more | 30.7% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 15.1% |
| Electricity | 76.5% |
| Propane / LP gas | 3.7% |
| Fuel oil | 1.6% |
| Wood | 2.3% |
| No fuel used | 0.4% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 9,760 | 56.1% |
| Cohabiting couple | 855 | 4.8% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 2,692 | 15.3% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 4,275 | 23.8% |
| Households with children under 18 | 5,190 | 29.6% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 6,823 | 38.5% |
| Average household size | 2.54 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 26.9% | 20.3% |
| Married | 55.9% | 54.6% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 2.0% |
| Widowed | 3.2% | 9.6% |
| Divorced | 12.4% | 13.6% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
5.0%
Some HS, no diploma
8.0%
HS graduate
35.7%
Some college, no degree
20.5%
Associate's degree
9.2%
Bachelor's degree
13.5%
Graduate / professional
8.2%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 87.1% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 21.7% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 624 | 4.5% |
| Kindergarten | 665 | 7.3% |
| Elementary school | 3,766 | 41.0% |
| High school | 2,094 | 22.0% |
| College / grad school | 3,193 | 25.3% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
21.2%
Retail trade
17.8%
Manufacturing
12.8%
Arts, food & hospitality
9.6%
Construction
7.7%
Transportation & utilities
6.8%
Professional & management
6.3%
Other services
5.6%
Public administration
3.3%
Finance & real estate
3.1%
Wholesale trade
3.0%
Agriculture & mining
1.8%
Information
1.0%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 31.1% |
| Service | 16.5% |
| Sales & office | 22.6% |
| Natural resources & construction | 12.1% |
| Production & transportation | 17.8% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 80.4% |
| Government | 12.3% |
| Self-employed | 7.1% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.1% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 82.0% |
| Carpool | 9.7% |
| Public transit | 0.4% |
| Walk | 1.7% |
| Other means | 0.6% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 27.5 |
Poverty
All people
12.9%
Under 18 years
20.7%
18 and over
11.1%
Married-couple families
4.0%
Female-led households
34.6%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 43.7% |
| Retirement income | 26.4% |
| Supplemental Security | 5.7% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.3% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 11.2% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 39.9% |
| High cholesterol | 36.8% |
| Heart disease | 7.8% |
| Stroke | 3.6% |
| Asthma | 10.7% |
| Arthritis | 31.1% |
| Kidney disease | 3.2% |
| Pulmonary disease | 9.8% |
| Cancer | 7.0% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 14.1% |
| No physical activity | 27.5% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 34.6% |
| Fair or poor health | 17.6% |
| Poor mental health | 17.3% |
| Poor physical health | 12.5% |
| No health insurance | 17.1% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 74.8% |
| Visited dentist | 55.6% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.5% |
| Teeth loss | 18.9% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 3,808 | 9.9% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 20.4% |
| Under 18 | 9.8% |
| 18–64 years | 15.9% |
| 65 and over | 43.2% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 61.5% |
| Public insurance | 41.6% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 4.6% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 44,423 | 95.3% |
| Spanish | 899 | 2.0% |
| Other Indo-European | 778 | 1.8% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 50 | 0.1% |
| Other languages | 13 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 45,460 | 97.6% |
| Born in same state | 45,052 | 96.8% |
| Born in different state | 27,493 | 60.6% |
| Foreign born | 408 | 0.8% |
| Naturalized citizen | 1,146 | 2.4% |
| Not a US citizen | 464 | 40.3% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 9,150 | 19.6% |
| French | 7,008 | 15% |
| Italian | 4,766 | 10.2% |
| English | 583 | 1.3% |
| German | 233 | 0.5% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 165 | 0.4% |
| Irish | 51 | 0.1% |
| Dutch | 20 | 0% |
| Norwegian | 13 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 38.3% |
| Internet access | 91.7% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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