City

Altamont, TN

1 ZIP code  ·  Grundy County  ·  Tennessee

👥1,319Population
💰$32,574Median HH Income▼ 57% below avg
🎂49.2Median Age
🏠$130,800Median Home Value▼ 53% below avg
🎓17.9%College Grads▼ 54% below avg
📊18.4%Unemployment▲ 276% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 53.8% Female 46.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 95.8%Hispanic: 0.5%Black: 1.6%Other: 1.7%Race
White95.8%
Hispanic0.5%
Black1.6%
Other1.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
13%
18–24
2%
25–44
24%
45–64
32%
65+
12%

Key Indicators

Median Age49.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.38
Below Poverty33.4% ▲ 234% above avg
College Grads17.9% ▼ 54% below avg
Unemployment18.4% ▲ 276% above avg
No HS Diploma20 (2.5%)
HS Graduate408 (51.7%)
Some College99 (12.5%)
Associates121 (15.3%)
Bachelors24 (3%)
Graduate Degree117 (14.8%)

Education

No HS: 2.5%HS Grad: 51.7%Some College: 12.5%Associates: 15.3%Bachelors: 3%Graduate: 14.8%Edu
No HS2.5%
HS Grad51.7%
Some College12.5%
Associates15.3%
Bachelors3.0%
Graduate14.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 91.6%Renter: 8.4%Tenure
Owner91.6%
Renter8.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
20%
$50k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
26%
$150k–$200k
20%
$200k–$300k
4%
$300k–$500k
11%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$32,574 ▼ 57% below avg
Median Home Value$130,800 ▼ 53% below avg
Home/Income Ratio4.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$895/mo
Total Housing Units653
Vacant Units120

Income Distribution

Under $25k
48%
$25k–$50k
24%
$50k–$75k
9%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
2%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
83%
Work From Home
17%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
27%
15–30 min
15%
30–45 min
27%
Over 45 min
31%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
28%
2000+
52%
About Altamont, TN

Altamont is a city in Tennessee, located in Grundy County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,319 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 49.2 years.

Economically, Altamont is a lower-income community. The median household income of $32,574 is well below the national average. Approximately 33.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 18.4%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Altamont is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $130,800, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $895 per month. Homeownership is high at 91.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Altamont is less-educated. 17.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is primarily White (95.83%).

Altamont, TN offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Tennessee.

ZIP Codes in Altamont
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
37301 1,319 $32,574 $130,800 $895 18.4% 17.9% 91.6%