Sullivan County, TN ZIP Codes
Tennessee (TN) · 13 ZIP codes · 5 cities
13
ZIP codes
159,265
population (2021)
+1.6%
pop change since 2010
47163
FIPS code
Sullivan County ZIP code map
About Sullivan County
Sullivan County is located in Tennessee and contains 13 ZIP codes across 5 cities and communities.
The county's population was 159,265 as of 2021,
an increase of
1.6% from 156,823 in 2010.
The timezone is Central Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Sullivan County is 47163.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 159,265 |
| 2010 population | 156,823 |
| Change | +1.6% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Tennessee |
| FIPS code | 47163 |
| Timezone | Central |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Sullivan County
ZIP codes for Sullivan County, TN (13)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 37617 | Blountville | Sullivan | View map |
| 37618 | Bluff City | Sullivan | View map |
| 37620 | Bristol | Sullivan | View map |
| 37621 | Bristol | Sullivan | View map |
| 37625 | Bristol | Sullivan | View map |
| 37660 | Kingsport | Sullivan | View map |
| 37662 | Kingsport | Sullivan | View map |
| 37663 | Kingsport | Sullivan | View map |
| 37664 | Kingsport | Sullivan | View map |
| 37665 | Kingsport | Sullivan | View map |
| 37669 | Kingsport | Sullivan | View map |
| 37686 | Piney Flats | Sullivan | View map |
| 37699 | Piney Flats | Sullivan | View map |
Demographics & statistics
161,887
Population
45.1
Median age
$56,057
Median household income
$34,193
Per capita income
$176,925
Median home value
$826
Median monthly rent
74.6%
Home ownership
13.7%
Poverty rate
6.4%
Unemployment
58,232
Housing units
25.9%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
3,839
Under 5
3,888
3,929
5–9
3,978
4,718
10–14
4,778
4,520
15–19
4,576
4,603
20–24
4,660
9,399
25–34
9,516
8,939
35–44
9,051
11,130
45–54
11,270
5,629
55–59
5,700
5,862
60–64
5,935
10,173
65–74
10,301
5,797
75–84
5,870
1,901
85+
1,925
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 30,922 | 19.1% |
| 18 and over | 130,965 | 80.9% |
| 65 and over | 35,967 | 21.7% |
| Median age | 45.1 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
91.4%
Two or more races
3.2%
Black or African American
1.9%
Hispanic or Latino
1.8%
Other race
0.8%
Asian
0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 150,639 | 91.4% |
| Two or more races | 5,261 | 3.2% |
| Black or African American | 3,210 | 1.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2,904 | 1.8% |
| Other race | 1,268 | 0.8% |
| Asian | 1,243 | 0.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 254 | 0.2% |
Household income
Under $10k
4.5%
$10k–$15k
4.9%
$15k–$25k
9.7%
$25k–$35k
9.9%
$35k–$50k
15.1%
$50k–$75k
17.0%
$75k–$100k
12.5%
$100k–$150k
14.6%
$150k–$200k
5.7%
$200k+
6.1%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 4.5% |
| $10k–$15k | 4.9% |
| $15k–$25k | 9.7% |
| $25k–$35k | 9.9% |
| $35k–$50k | 15.1% |
| $50k–$75k | 17.0% |
| $75k–$100k | 12.5% |
| $100k–$150k | 14.6% |
| $150k–$200k | 5.7% |
| $200k+ | 6.1% |
| Median income | $56,057 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
8.6%
$50k–$100k
14.1%
$100k–$150k
17.6%
$150k–$200k
18.3%
$200k–$300k
20.4%
$300k–$500k
14.9%
$500k–$1M
5.2%
$1M+
0.9%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $176,925 |
| Median rent / month | $826 |
| Owner occupied | 74.6% |
| Renter occupied | 25.4% |
| Vacant | 10.4% |
| Single-family detached | 73.1% |
| Large apartment buildings | 1.7% |
| Mobile homes | 11.5% |
| Median rooms | 5.9 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.44 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.4% |
| 2010–2019 | 7.2% |
| 2000–2009 | 11.8% |
| 1990–1999 | 16.0% |
| 1980–1989 | 11.5% |
| 1970–1979 | 14.3% |
| 1960–1969 | 12.0% |
| 1950–1959 | 12.5% |
| 1940–1949 | 7.8% |
| 1939 or earlier | 6.6% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.3% |
| 1 bedroom | 5.6% |
| 2 bedrooms | 24.7% |
| 3 bedrooms | 47.7% |
| 4 bedrooms | 16.1% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 4.7% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.2% |
| 1 vehicle | 29.0% |
| 2 vehicles | 36.7% |
| 3 or more | 30.2% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 8.3% |
| Electricity | 87.1% |
| Propane / LP gas | 2.1% |
| Fuel oil | 0.4% |
| Wood | 1.2% |
| No fuel used | 0.7% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 32,051 | 51.8% |
| Cohabiting couple | 4,374 | 5.9% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 13,082 | 18.0% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 19,559 | 24.3% |
| Households with children under 18 | 18,373 | 26.8% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 25,884 | 37.2% |
| Average household size | 2.37 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 27.2% | 20.1% |
| Married | 53.3% | 53.2% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 2.1% |
| Widowed | 3.6% | 11.5% |
| Divorced | 13.9% | 13.1% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
3.9%
Some HS, no diploma
6.7%
HS graduate
33.2%
Some college, no degree
20.6%
Associate's degree
9.6%
Bachelor's degree
17.2%
Graduate / professional
8.6%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 89.3% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 25.9% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 1,197 | 4.2% |
| Kindergarten | 1,537 | 4.8% |
| Elementary school | 13,689 | 44.8% |
| High school | 7,454 | 23.8% |
| College / grad school | 6,897 | 22.5% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
22.7%
Manufacturing
15.3%
Retail trade
13.9%
Professional & management
9.3%
Arts, food & hospitality
7.8%
Construction
7.3%
Other services
5.8%
Finance & real estate
5.4%
Transportation & utilities
4.8%
Public administration
2.8%
Wholesale trade
2.6%
Information
1.7%
Agriculture & mining
0.5%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 36.2% |
| Service | 15.5% |
| Sales & office | 23.0% |
| Natural resources & construction | 8.7% |
| Production & transportation | 16.6% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 81.2% |
| Government | 11.8% |
| Self-employed | 6.9% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.2% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 82.3% |
| Carpool | 6.8% |
| Public transit | 0.1% |
| Walk | 1.3% |
| Other means | 2.2% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 22.3 |
Poverty
All people
13.7%
Under 18 years
21.4%
18 and over
11.8%
Married-couple families
4.6%
Female-led households
31.1%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 41.6% |
| Retirement income | 28.2% |
| Supplemental Security | 7.0% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.5% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 12.2% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 40.6% |
| High cholesterol | 41.1% |
| Heart disease | 8.1% |
| Stroke | 3.8% |
| Asthma | 10.9% |
| Arthritis | 33.2% |
| Kidney disease | 3.4% |
| Pulmonary disease | 9.9% |
| Cancer | 7.8% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 13.6% |
| No physical activity | 26.0% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 36.9% |
| Fair or poor health | 17.8% |
| Poor mental health | 16.8% |
| Poor physical health | 12.6% |
| No health insurance | 16.3% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 76.2% |
| Visited dentist | 55.8% |
| Cholesterol screening | 90.5% |
| Teeth loss | 19.9% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 11,807 | 9.1% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 18.8% |
| Under 18 | 5.0% |
| 18–64 years | 16.2% |
| 65 and over | 38.0% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 62.0% |
| Public insurance | 44.0% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 1.6% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 154,160 | 95.1% |
| Spanish | 841 | 0.5% |
| Other Indo-European | 555 | 0.3% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 147 | 0.1% |
| Other languages | 125 | 0.1% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 159,234 | 98.4% |
| Born in same state | 158,254 | 97.9% |
| Born in different state | 96,907 | 60.9% |
| Foreign born | 980 | 0.5% |
| Naturalized citizen | 2,653 | 1.6% |
| Not a US citizen | 1,323 | 48.3% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 29,757 | 18.4% |
| Arab | 26,290 | 16.2% |
| Italian | 21,159 | 13.1% |
| English | 2,012 | 1.2% |
| Polish | 731 | 0.5% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| German | 211 | 0.1% |
| Irish | 202 | 0.1% |
| Dutch | 142 | 0.1% |
| Norwegian | 15 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 41.7% |
| Internet access | 90.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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