Jefferson City
City in Jefferson County, Tennessee
Jefferson City is a city in Jefferson County, Tennessee, with 8,419 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,201 ft (366 m) above sea level. The nearest town is New Market, 4.7 miles SW.
- 8,419residents (2020 Census)
- 1,201 ftelevation · 366 m
- 7.1 sq miland area · 18.3 km²
- 1,192 / sq mipopulation density
- 37760ZIP code
About Jefferson City
Jefferson City (originally named Mossy Creek) is a city in Jefferson County, Tennessee, United States. It is part of the Morristown metropolitan statistical area. As of the 2020 census, its population was 8,419.
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Living in Jefferson City
- Median household income
- $60,638
- Median home value
- $213,200
- Median rent
- $851/mo
- Median age
- 33.7
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Jefferson City had 8,419 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 8,419 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,192 per sq mi (460 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Jefferson City at a glance
| State | Tennessee (TN) |
|---|---|
| County | Jefferson County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 8,419 (2020) |
| Land area | 7.07 sq mi (18.3 km²) |
| Water area | 0.04 sq mi (0.11 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,201 ft (366 m) |
| Coordinates | 36.1211° N, 83.4798° W |
| ZIP code | 37760 |
| Official website | jeffcitytn.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4737960 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Jefferson City
- New Market4.7 mi SW
- Dandridge6.9 mi SE
- Strawberry Plains10.0 mi SW
- White Pine10.9 mi E
- Rutledge11.0 mi N
- Morristown11.6 mi NE
- Blaine12.1 mi W
- Baneberry12.4 mi SE
- Fairgarden15.9 mi S
- Luttrell16.2 mi W
- Mascot16.3 mi W
- Sevierville16.9 mi S
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Frequently asked questions about Jefferson City
What county is Jefferson City in?
Jefferson City is in Jefferson County, Tennessee.
What is the population of Jefferson City, TN?
8,419 people lived in Jefferson City at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Jefferson City, TN?
The ZIP code of Jefferson City is 37760.
What is the elevation of Jefferson City?
1,201 feet (366 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Jefferson City?
New Market (4.7 mi), Dandridge (6.9 mi), Strawberry Plains (10.0 mi), White Pine (10.9 mi), Rutledge (11.0 mi).
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