Townsend
City in Blount County, Tennessee
Townsend is a city in Blount County, Tennessee, with 550 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,070 ft (326 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Walland, 4.9 miles NW.
- 550residents (2020 Census)
- 1,070 ftelevation · 326 m
- 2.0 sq miland area · 5.2 km²
- 276 / sq mipopulation density
- 37886ZIP code
About Townsend
Townsend is a city in Blount County, Tennessee. The city was chartered in 1921 by persons who were involved with the Little River Railroad and Lumber Company. The population was 550 at the 2020 census. For thousands of years a site of Native American occupation by varying cultures, Townsend is one of three "gateways" to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. It has several museums and attractions relating to the natural and human history of the Great Smokies.
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Living in Townsend
- Median household income
- $85,921
- Median home value
- $370,700
- Median rent
- $1,347/mo
- Median age
- 38.1
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Townsend had 550 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 550 |
|---|---|
| Density | 276 per sq mi (107 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Townsend at a glance
| State | Tennessee (TN) |
|---|---|
| County | Blount County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 550 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.99 sq mi (5.2 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,070 ft (326 m) |
| Coordinates | 35.6763° N, 83.7530° W |
| ZIP code | 37886 |
| Official website | cityoftownsend.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4774860 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Townsend
- Walland4.9 mi NW
- Wildwood10.7 mi NW
- Eagleton Village12.9 mi NW
- Pigeon Forge13.5 mi NE
- Maryville13.7 mi W
- Seymour14.2 mi N
- Gatlinburg14.9 mi E
- Rockford15.0 mi NW
- Alcoa15.4 mi NW
- Fontana Dam, NC17.3 mi S
- Sevierville17.6 mi NE
- Louisville19.6 mi NW
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Frequently asked questions about Townsend
What county is Townsend in?
Townsend is in Blount County, Tennessee.
What is the population of Townsend, TN?
550 people lived in Townsend at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Townsend, TN?
The ZIP code of Townsend is 37886.
What is the elevation of Townsend?
1,070 feet (326 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Townsend?
Walland (4.9 mi), Wildwood (10.7 mi), Eagleton Village (12.9 mi), Pigeon Forge (13.5 mi), Maryville (13.7 mi).
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