Jonesborough
Town in Washington County, Tennessee
Jonesborough is a town in Washington County, Tennessee, with 5,860 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,693 ft (516 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Telford, 5.0 miles SW.
- 5,860residents (2020 Census)
- 1,693 ftelevation · 516 m
- 5.5 sq miland area · 14.2 km²
- 1,068 / sq mipopulation density
- 37659ZIP code
About Jonesborough
Jonesborough (; historically also Jonesboro) is a town in and the county seat of Washington County, Tennessee, in the Southeastern United States. Its population was 5,860 as of 2020. It is "Tennessee's oldest town".
Jonesborough is part of the Johnson City metropolitan area, which is a component of the "Tri-Cities" region.
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Living in Jonesborough
- Median household income
- $74,015
- Median home value
- $299,200
- Median rent
- $1,129/mo
- Median age
- 42.6
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Jonesborough had 5,860 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 5,860 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,068 per sq mi (412 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Jonesborough at a glance
| State | Tennessee (TN) |
|---|---|
| County | Washington County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 5,860 (2020) |
| Land area | 5.49 sq mi (14.2 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,693 ft (516 m) |
| Coordinates | 36.2961° N, 82.4764° W |
| ZIP code | 37659 |
| Official website | jonesboroughtn.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4738540 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Jonesborough
- Telford5.0 mi SW
- Johnson City6.2 mi NE
- Embreeville8.5 mi S
- Gray8.6 mi N
- Oak Grove9.2 mi N
- Pine Crest9.3 mi E
- Unicoi9.7 mi SE
- Spurgeon10.3 mi N
- Central10.3 mi E
- Erwin11.0 mi S
- Watauga11.4 mi NE
- Fall Branch11.7 mi NW
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Frequently asked questions about Jonesborough
What county is Jonesborough in?
Jonesborough is in Washington County, Tennessee.
What is the population of Jonesborough, TN?
5,860 people lived in Jonesborough at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Jonesborough, TN?
The ZIP code of Jonesborough is 37659.
What is the elevation of Jonesborough?
1,693 feet (516 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Jonesborough?
Telford (5.0 mi), Johnson City (6.2 mi), Embreeville (8.5 mi), Gray (8.6 mi), Oak Grove (9.2 mi).
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