Zip Code 37879 — Tazewell, TN
37879 is a ZIP Code associated with Tazewell, TN, located within Claiborne. The postal region supports an estimated population of 11,854 residents across Data Pending housing units, with a population density of 26.1 people per square mile.
WorldPlaceData database updated: October 2026
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| Data Metric | Local Statistic |
|---|
| Postal / Zip Code | 37879 |
| Primary City | Tazewell |
| State / Province | TN |
| County | Claiborne |
| Total Population | 11,854 |
| Median Household Income | Data Pending |
| Total Housing Units | Data Pending |
| Population Density | 26.1 people/sq mi |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
How 37879 Compares
| Metric | ZIP 37879 | Claiborne County | TN State Average |
|---|
| Population | 11,854 | 33,886 | 7,058,868 |
| Median Income | Data Pending | N/A | N/A |
| Population Density | 26.1 /sq mi | -- | -- |
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