City

Monroe, TN

1 ZIP code  ·  Overton County  ·  Tennessee

👥2,006Population
💰$46,818Median HH Income▼ 39% below avg
🎂48.7Median Age
🏠$147,400Median Home Value▼ 47% below avg
🎓26.9%College Grads▼ 31% below avg
📊1.9%Unemployment▼ 62% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.7% Female 52.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 95.8%Hispanic: 4.1%Other: 0.1%Race
White95.8%
Hispanic4.1%
Other0.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
11%
5–17
13%
18–24
7%
25–44
16%
45–64
28%
65+
12%

Key Indicators

Median Age48.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.34
Below Poverty9.1% ▼ 9% below avg
College Grads26.9% ▼ 31% below avg
Unemployment1.9% ▼ 62% below avg
No HS Diploma10 (0.8%)
HS Graduate605 (49.8%)
Some College145 (11.9%)
Associates129 (10.6%)
Bachelors83 (6.8%)
Graduate Degree244 (20.1%)

Education

No HS: 0.8%HS Grad: 49.8%Some College: 11.9%Associates: 10.6%Bachelors: 6.8%Graduate: 20.1%Edu
No HS0.8%
HS Grad49.8%
Some College11.9%
Associates10.6%
Bachelors6.8%
Graduate20.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 83.5%Renter: 16.5%Tenure
Owner83.5%
Renter16.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
22%
$50k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
15%
$200k–$300k
13%
$300k–$500k
15%
Over $500k
6%

Financials

Median HH Income$46,818 ▼ 39% below avg
Median Home Value$147,400 ▼ 47% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$832/mo
Total Housing Units1,095
Vacant Units239

Income Distribution

Under $25k
25%
$25k–$50k
26%
$50k–$75k
9%
$75k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
8%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
9%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
93%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
12%
15–30 min
25%
30–45 min
31%
Over 45 min
32%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
25%
2000+
56%
About Monroe, TN

Monroe is a city in Tennessee, located in Overton County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,006 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 48.7 years.

Economically, Monroe is a working-class community. The median household income of $46,818 is below the national average. Approximately 9.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.9%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Monroe is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $147,400, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $832 per month. Homeownership is high at 83.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Monroe is moderately educated. 26.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (95.81%).

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

ZIP Codes in Monroe
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
38573 2,006 $46,818 $147,400 $832 1.9% 26.9% 83.5%