37879 Zip Code Profile

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Welcome to TAZEWELL, TN 37879

37879 is a sparsely populated, suburban zip code in Tazewell, Tennessee. Median household income here ($23,869) is significantly lower than US average ($56,604). The population is primarily white, and mostly married couples.

The average family income here is $37,380/year. This is less than the national average of $70,000/year. However, the national average number is a little misleading because there are some very wealthy Americans earning $50 million a year or more. (Wouldn't that be nice!) This pushes the national average higher than in would be without those edge cases. The median household income in the US (median, meaning half of US households make more and half make less) is at about $50,000/year. Median family income in 37879 is $29,312.

An intersting fact about income: Men in 37879 earn an average of $21,952/year. Women earn only $16,602/year.

3,917 people in 37879 have jobs. This statistic includes anyone over the age of 16.

Are you thinking about moving to a neighborhood in 37879? You might be interested to know that the average commute time to work for people living here is not bad, only 25.8 minutes.

The median age here is 41. There are 5,246 men and 5,388 women. The median age for men is 40 while for women the median age is 42.

To give you a sense of the community, 5,939 people (out of the 10,634 people live here) have lived in their home at least 5 years. The Post Office delivers mail to 4,191 homes, and 196 businesses every day. 38 people ride bikes or walk to work on a fairly regular basis.

37879 Zip code is located in the Eastern time zone at 36 degrees latitude (Fun Fact: this is the same latitude as Mosul, Iraq!) and -84 degrees longitude. It has an average elevation of 1,419 feet above sea levell.

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  • Demographics

  • Total Population: 10,634
  • White Population: 10,454
  • Black Population: 148
  • Hispanic Population: 71
  • Asian Population: 47
  • Hawaiian Population: 1
  • Indian Population: 68
  • Male Population: 5,246
  • Female Population: 5,388
  • Median Age: 41
  • Median Age of Males: 40
  • Median Age of Females: 42
  • Geography

  • Region: South
  • Division: East South Central
  • State: Tennessee
  • County: Claiborne
  • City: Tazewell
  • Longitude: -83.6
  • Latitude: 36.4
  • Elevation: 1,420 feet above sea levele
  • Area code: 423
  • Marital Status

  • Average Age

  • The Commute to Work

  • Total commuters: 3,727
  • Drive alone: 3,151
  • Carpool: 451
  • Public transit: 21
  • Ride bikes or walk: 38

  • Average commute time: 25.8 minutes.
  •    0 - 5: 138
  •    5 - 9: 516
  •    10 - 14: 552
  •    15 - 19: 570
  •    20 - 24: 518
  •    25 - 29: 223
  •    30 - 34: 484
  •    35 - 39: 43
  •    40 - 44: 58
  •    45 - 59: 246
  •    60 - 89: 282
  •    90 plus: 97
  • The Economics

  • Average House Value: $92,300
  • Average Annual Household Income: $30,602
  • Businesses: 134
  • Employees: 2,020
  • Annual Payroll: $52,294,000
  • Average Family Income: $37,380
  • Median Family Income: $23,869
  • Average Income for Men: $21,952
  • Average Income for Women: $16,602
  • Other Stuff

  • County FIPS Code: 025
  • State FIPS Code: 47

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Schools in 37879 Zip Code

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Primary Schools
Springdale Elementary School
1915 Hwy 25 E S
Tazewell, TN 37879
(423) 626-9142
Middle Schools
Solders Memorial Middle School
1510 Legion St
Tazewell, TN 37879
(423) 626-3531
High Schools
Claiborne Adult High School
1802 Main St
Tazewell, TN 37879
(423) 626-8222
The Renaissance Center
1325 Claiborne St
Tazewell, TN 37879
(423) 626-3532

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Sex Offender Information

For most citizens, the easiest method to obtain accurate and timely sex offender information for their local area is to visit their state sex offender registry website. States are required to provide this information for free. You do not need to pay for this information.

In the 37879 zip code, the registered sex offenders can be found at http://www.ticic.state.tn.us/sorinternet/sosearch.aspx. Please be sure to read all the disclaimers provided by the state.

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