South Pittsburg, TN: Population, ZIP Codes & Nearby Cities

South Pittsburg, TN is an incorporated town-sized municipality located in Marion County in the state of Tennessee. Our data estimates 5,439 residents, places it at 35.011°N, 85.718°W, and lists it in Central time. This page explains its population rank, ZIP codes, nearby cities and distance to big metros.

What are the key facts about South Pittsburg, TN?

What is the population of South Pittsburg, TN?

South Pittsburg has an estimated population of 5,439. That makes it the 107th largest of the 427 places we list in Tennessee, and the largest place in its county. The typical place in Tennessee has about 1,771 residents, so South Pittsburg is roughly 3.1 times the size of a typical neighbor in the state.

Estimates for places of this size carry wider margins of error than those for big cities, so treat the figure as a guide to scale. Our guide to understanding city population numbers explains why sources disagree.

Places in Tennessee with a similar population include Sparta (5,476), Rockwood (5,425), Lafayette (5,417), McKenzie (5,315), Mount Carmel (5,294). Comparing these pages is a quick way to see how South Pittsburg differs from communities of the same scale.

How dense is South Pittsburg?

South Pittsburg has about 368 people per square mile (142 per square kilometer), which we classify as small-town or exurban. Within Tennessee, it is denser than about 37% of the listed places. Homes at this level are spread out with larger lots, and most daily trips involve a car, though a small central area may still be walkable. Read how to interpret population density to see how we draw these lines.

What ZIP codes does South Pittsburg use?

The postal data lists a single ZIP code for South Pittsburg: 37380. A single code usually means a compact delivery area, but the same code may also serve addresses just outside the town line. Codes beginning with 3 are assigned to the Southeast (Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi and Tennessee). Learn more in our guide to how ZIP codes work or check any code with the ZIP code lookup.

What time zone is South Pittsburg in?

South Pittsburg is in the Central time zone, which is UTC−6 from Coordinated Universal Time in standard time (IANA zone America/Chicago). The area observes daylight saving time, so clocks move forward in March and back in November. The nearest listed place in a different time zone is Fairview, GA, about 25 miles away, which gives a sense of how far the nearest zone boundary may be. Current local time: see the Central time hub. For the rules behind these zones, read US time zones explained.

Where is South Pittsburg located in Tennessee?

South Pittsburg lies in the southern part of Tennessee, at 35.011° north latitude and 85.718° west longitude. The state capital, Nashville, is about 100 miles to the northwest. The closest listed place in another state is Fairview, GA, roughly 25 miles to the east, which shows how near South Pittsburg is to a state line. For big-city services, the nearest place with more than 100,000 people is Chattanooga, TN, 27 miles to the east.

Which cities are near South Pittsburg, TN?

The closest listed place to South Pittsburg is Signal Mountain, TN, 23.0 miles to the northeast. Of the eight nearest places below, 0 are in the same county. Distances are straight-line (great-circle) miles measured between place centers; see how distance is calculated.

Which county is South Pittsburg in?

South Pittsburg is in Marion County, which has the Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS) code 47115. The county contains 8 places in our data, 1 of which have their own page here and 7 smaller communities that appear only in county and state lists. Other places in the county include Jasper (3,448), Whitwell (1,730), Kimball (1,449), Powells Crossroads (1,359), Monteagle (1,234). Codes like this one help separate places that share a name; see the guide to counties and FIPS codes.

How far is South Pittsburg from major US cities?

Among six major hubs, South Pittsburg is closest to Atlanta, GA at about 114 miles and farthest from Los Angeles, CA at about 1,853 miles in a straight line. Road distances are usually 10 to 30 percent longer. Try the distance calculator for any other pair.

Are there other places called South Pittsburg?

No. In our data, South Pittsburg in Marion County, Tennessee is the only place with this name, so the name alone is enough to identify it, though adding the state is still good practice in addresses and forms.

Planning a move to South Pittsburg?

If you are weighing South Pittsburg, start with the practical numbers: how far it is from where you live, whether it changes your time zone, and how its size and density compare with your current city. Use the distance calculator to measure the trip from where you live. The radius search tool lists every place within any distance of it. Our checklist for comparing cities explains what to check next.

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Population and density come from a compiled dataset and are estimates. They may differ from official Census Bureau counts. Verify important figures at census.gov.