Petros
Census-designated place in Morgan County, Tennessee
Petros is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Morgan County, Tennessee, with 459 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,355 ft (413 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Coalfield, 5.5 miles S.
- 459residents (2020 Census)
- 1,355 ftelevation · 413 m
- 3.9 sq miland area · 10.2 km²
- 117 / sq mipopulation density
- 37845ZIP code
About Petros
Petros ( pee-TROSS) is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Morgan County, Tennessee, United States, located on State Route 116. Its population was 459 at the 2020 census. Petros has its own post office, with the ZIP code 37845.
Petros is historically a coal mining town and is the site of the Historic Brushy Mountain State Penitentiary tourist attraction opened in 2018 on the site of the former prison. Some of the town and coal mine scenes for the movie October Sky were filmed there.
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Living in Petros
- Median home value
- $167,100
- Median age
- 47.5
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Petros had 459 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 459 |
|---|---|
| Density | 117 per sq mi (45 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Petros at a glance
| State | Tennessee (TN) |
|---|---|
| County | Morgan County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 459 (2020) |
| Land area | 3.94 sq mi (10.2 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,355 ft (413 m) |
| Coordinates | 36.1028° N, 84.4503° W |
| ZIP code | 37845 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4757780 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Petros
- Coalfield5.5 mi S
- Wartburg7.6 mi W
- Oliver Springs8.1 mi SE
- Oakdale9.6 mi SW
- Oak Ridge13.0 mi SE
- Harriman13.5 mi SW
- Briceville15.8 mi E
- Sunbright16.0 mi NW
- Kingston16.2 mi S
- Midtown16.9 mi SW
- Elgin17.9 mi NW
- Clinton18.0 mi E
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Frequently asked questions about Petros
What county is Petros in?
Petros is in Morgan County, Tennessee.
What is the population of Petros, TN?
459 people lived in Petros at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Petros, TN?
The ZIP code of Petros is 37845.
What is the elevation of Petros?
1,355 feet (413 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Petros?
Coalfield (5.5 mi), Wartburg (7.6 mi), Oliver Springs (8.1 mi), Oakdale (9.6 mi), Oak Ridge (13.0 mi).
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