Tiptonville
Town in Lake County, Tennessee

Tiptonville is a town in Lake County, Tennessee, with 3,976 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 299 ft (91 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Wynnburg, 3.2 miles S.
- 3,976residents (2020 Census)
- 299 ftelevation · 91 m
- 3.3 sq miland area · 8.6 km²
- 1,199 / sq mipopulation density
- 38079ZIP code
About Tiptonville
Tiptonville is a town in and the county seat of Lake County, Tennessee, United States. As of the 2020 census, Tiptonville had a population of 3,976. It is also home to the Northwest Correctional Complex, a maximum security prison.
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Living in Tiptonville
- Median household income
- $23,027
- Median home value
- $106,500
- Median rent
- $510/mo
- Median age
- 41.7
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Tiptonville had 3,976 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 3,976 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,199 per sq mi (463 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Tiptonville at a glance
| State | Tennessee (TN) |
|---|---|
| County | Lake County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 3,976 (2020) |
| Land area | 3.32 sq mi (8.6 km²) |
| Water area | 0.02 sq mi (0.06 km²) |
| Elevation | 299 ft (91 m) |
| Coordinates | 36.3761° N, 89.4753° W |
| ZIP code | 38079 |
| Official website | tiptonville.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4774540 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Tiptonville
- Wynnburg3.2 mi S
- Samburg6.9 mi E
- Ridgely7.8 mi S
- Hornbeak10.3 mi E
- Hayward, MO10.7 mi W
- Marston, MO12.2 mi NW
- Portageville, MO13.0 mi W
- Howardville, MO14.9 mi NW
- Bogota14.9 mi S
- Miston14.9 mi S
- New Madrid, MO15.1 mi N
- Lilbourn, MO16.7 mi NW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Tiptonville
What county is Tiptonville in?
Tiptonville is in Lake County, Tennessee.
What is the population of Tiptonville, TN?
3,976 people lived in Tiptonville at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Tiptonville, TN?
The ZIP code of Tiptonville is 38079.
What is the elevation of Tiptonville?
299 feet (91 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Tiptonville?
Wynnburg (3.2 mi), Samburg (6.9 mi), Ridgely (7.8 mi), Hornbeak (10.3 mi), Hayward (10.7 mi).
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