Cumberland Gap
Town in Claiborne County, Tennessee

Cumberland Gap is a town in Claiborne County, Tennessee, with 313 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,299 ft (396 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Harrogate, 1.9 miles SE.
- 313residents (2020 Census)
- 1,299 ftelevation · 396 m
- 0.3 sq miland area · 0.9 km²
- 951 / sq mipopulation density
- 40965ZIP code
About Cumberland Gap
Cumberland Gap is a town in Claiborne County, Tennessee, United States. Its population was 313 at the 2020 census, and estimated to be 315 in 2023. The town is located below the Cumberland Gap, a historic mountain pass for which is the town's namesake, and inside of the boundaries of Cumberland Gap National Historical Park.
The majority of the town's downtown area is listed on the National Register of Historic Places as the Cumberland Gap Historic District.
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Living in Cumberland Gap
- Median household income
- $42,500
- Median home value
- $203,000
- Median rent
- $1,149/mo
- Median age
- 35.8
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Cumberland Gap had 313 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 313 |
|---|---|
| Density | 951 per sq mi (367 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Cumberland Gap at a glance
| State | Tennessee (TN) |
|---|---|
| County | Claiborne County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 313 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.33 sq mi (0.9 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,299 ft (396 m) |
| Coordinates | 36.5974° N, 83.6658° W |
| ZIP code | 40965 |
| Official website | townofcumberlandgap.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4718880 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Cumberland Gap
- Harrogate1.9 mi SE
- Middlesborough, KY3.3 mi W
- Pineville, KY10.6 mi N
- Tazewell10.8 mi SE
- New Tazewell11.5 mi S
- Ewing, VA13.4 mi E
- Arjay, KY14.5 mi N
- Pathfork, KY15.6 mi NE
- Rose Hill, VA16.8 mi E
- Flat Lick, KY17.2 mi N
- Artemus, KY19.4 mi NW
- Coldiron, KY19.9 mi NE
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Frequently asked questions about Cumberland Gap
What county is Cumberland Gap in?
Cumberland Gap is in Claiborne County, Tennessee.
What is the population of Cumberland Gap, TN?
313 people lived in Cumberland Gap at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Cumberland Gap, TN?
The ZIP code of Cumberland Gap is 40965.
What is the elevation of Cumberland Gap?
1,299 feet (396 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Cumberland Gap?
Harrogate (1.9 mi), Middlesborough (3.3 mi), Pineville (10.6 mi), Tazewell (10.8 mi), New Tazewell (11.5 mi).
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