Newport
City in Cocke County, Tennessee

Newport is a city in Cocke County, Tennessee, with 6,868 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,053 ft (321 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Parrottsville, 6.8 miles NE.
- 6,868residents (2020 Census)
- 1,053 ftelevation · 321 m
- 5.5 sq miland area · 14.4 km²
- 1,239 / sq mipopulation density
- 37821ZIP code
About Newport
Newport is a city in and the county seat of Cocke County, Tennessee, United States. As of the 2020 census, Newport had a population of 6,868. Newport is located along the Pigeon River.
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Living in Newport
- Median household income
- $31,250
- Median home value
- $133,500
- Median rent
- $720/mo
- Median age
- 43.9
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Newport had 6,868 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 6,868 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,239 per sq mi (479 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Newport at a glance
| State | Tennessee (TN) |
|---|---|
| County | Cocke County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 6,868 (2020) |
| Land area | 5.54 sq mi (14.4 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,053 ft (321 m) |
| Coordinates | 35.9616° N, 83.1977° W |
| ZIP code | 37821 |
| Official website | cityofnewport-tn.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4753000 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Newport
- Parrottsville6.8 mi NE
- Baneberry7.4 mi NW
- White Pine10.8 mi NW
- Cosby11.8 mi S
- Fairgarden12.8 mi W
- Dandridge13.8 mi W
- Pittman Center17.6 mi SW
- Morristown17.7 mi N
- Jefferson City19.2 mi NW
- Russellville20.5 mi N
- Mosheim20.7 mi NE
- Hot Springs, NC21.1 mi E
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Frequently asked questions about Newport
What county is Newport in?
Newport is in Cocke County, Tennessee.
What is the population of Newport, TN?
6,868 people lived in Newport at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Newport, TN?
The ZIP code of Newport is 37821.
What is the elevation of Newport?
1,053 feet (321 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Newport?
Parrottsville (6.8 mi), Baneberry (7.4 mi), White Pine (10.8 mi), Cosby (11.8 mi), Fairgarden (12.8 mi).
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