Blountville
Census-designated place in Sullivan County, Tennessee

Blountville is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Sullivan County, Tennessee, with 3,120 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,539 ft (469 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Walnut Hill, 4.3 miles NE.
- 3,120residents (2020 Census)
- 1,539 ftelevation · 469 m
- 4.9 sq miland area · 12.8 km²
- 632 / sq mipopulation density
- 37617ZIP code
About Blountville
Blountville is a census-designated place (CDP) in and the county seat of Sullivan County, Tennessee. The population was 3,074 at the 2010 census and 3,120 at the 2020 census. It is the only Tennessee county seat not to be an incorporated city or town.
Blountville is part of the Kingsport–Bristol–Bristol metropolitan area, which is a component of the Johnson City-Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA Combined Statistical Area, commonly known as the "Tri-Cities" region.
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Living in Blountville
- Median household income
- $54,754
- Median home value
- $177,300
- Median rent
- $1,192/mo
- Median age
- 50.1
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Blountville had 3,120 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 3,120 |
|---|---|
| Density | 632 per sq mi (244 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Blountville at a glance
| State | Tennessee (TN) |
|---|---|
| County | Sullivan County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 3,120 (2020) |
| Land area | 4.93 sq mi (12.8 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,539 ft (469 m) |
| Coordinates | 36.5330° N, 82.3289° W |
| ZIP code | 37617 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4706740 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Blountville
- Walnut Hill4.3 mi NE
- Bluff City5.8 mi SE
- Bristol6.5 mi E
- Orebank7.7 mi W
- Colonial Heights9.4 mi W
- Oak Grove9.5 mi SW
- Spurgeon9.6 mi SW
- Bloomingdale10.4 mi W
- Bristol, VA11.1 mi NE
- Gray11.3 mi SW
- Hiltons, VA11.4 mi NW
- Watauga11.6 mi S
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Frequently asked questions about Blountville
What county is Blountville in?
Blountville is in Sullivan County, Tennessee.
What is the population of Blountville, TN?
3,120 people lived in Blountville at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Blountville, TN?
The ZIP code of Blountville is 37617.
What is the elevation of Blountville?
1,539 feet (469 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Blountville?
Walnut Hill (4.3 mi), Bluff City (5.8 mi), Bristol (6.5 mi), Orebank (7.7 mi), Colonial Heights (9.4 mi).
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