Kingsport
City in Sullivan County, Tennessee
Kingsport is a city in Sullivan County, Tennessee, with 55,442 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,211 ft (369 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Colonial Heights, 3.4 miles SE.
- 55,442residents (2020 Census)
- 1,211 ftelevation · 369 m
- 53.1 sq miland area · 137.5 km²
- 1,044 / sq mipopulation density
- 37660main ZIP code (4 in total)
About Kingsport
Kingsport is a city in Sullivan and Hawkins counties in the U.S. state of Tennessee. It lies along the Holston River and had a population of 55,442 at the 2020 census. It is the largest city in the Kingsport–Bristol metropolitan area, which had 307,613 residents in 2020. The metro area is a component of the larger Tri-Cities region of Tennessee and Virginia, with a population of 508,260 in 2020.
Kingsport was chartered in 1822. The city's name is a simplification of King's Port, originally referring to the area on the Holston River known as King's Boat Yard, the head of navigation for the Tennessee Valley. Kingsport is commonly included in what is known as the "Mountain Empire" in southwest Virginia and northeastern Tennessee, a nickname which used in local groups and organizations.
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Living in Kingsport
- Median household income
- $52,490
- Median home value
- $234,100
- Median rent
- $907/mo
- Median age
- 43
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Kingsport had 55,442 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 55,442 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,044 per sq mi (403 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Kingsport at a glance
| State | Tennessee (TN) |
|---|---|
| County | Sullivan County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 55,442 (2020) |
| Land area | 53.10 sq mi (137.5 km²) |
| Water area | 0.92 sq mi (2.39 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,211 ft (369 m) |
| Coordinates | 36.5194° N, 82.5434° W |
| ZIP codes | 37660, 37663, 37664, 37665 |
| Official website | kingsporttn.gov |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4739560 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Kingsport
- Colonial Heights3.4 mi SE
- Sullivan Gardens3.4 mi SW
- Bloomingdale4.8 mi NE
- Orebank5.1 mi NE
- Spurgeon6.9 mi SE
- Weber City, VA7.3 mi N
- Mount Carmel7.6 mi NW
- Gray7.7 mi SE
- Fall Branch8.4 mi SW
- Oak Grove8.9 mi SE
- Gate City, VA9.0 mi N
- Church Hill9.5 mi W
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Frequently asked questions about Kingsport
What county is Kingsport in?
Kingsport is in Sullivan County, Tennessee.
What is the population of Kingsport, TN?
55,442 people lived in Kingsport at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Kingsport, TN?
The main ZIP code is 37660. Other ZIP codes: 37663, 37664, 37665.
What is the elevation of Kingsport?
1,211 feet (369 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Kingsport?
Colonial Heights (3.4 mi), Sullivan Gardens (3.4 mi), Bloomingdale (4.8 mi), Orebank (5.1 mi), Spurgeon (6.9 mi).
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