City

Monteagle, TN

1 ZIP code  ·  Grundy County  ·  Tennessee

👥2,324Population
💰$53,792Median HH Income▼ 30% below avg
🎂50.1Median Age
🏠$278,900Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓33.6%College Grads▼ 13% below avg
📊6.8%Unemployment▲ 38% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.7% Female 49.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 90.4%Hispanic: 2.8%Black: 0.7%Asian: 2.1%Other: 4.1%Race
White90.4%
Hispanic2.8%
Black0.7%
Asian2.1%
Other4.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
1%
5–17
16%
18–24
8%
25–44
21%
45–64
26%
65+
13%

Key Indicators

Median Age50.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.31
Below Poverty14.5% ▲ 45% above avg
College Grads33.6% ▼ 13% below avg
Unemployment6.8% ▲ 38% above avg
No HS Diploma27 (1.8%)
HS Graduate442 (30.1%)
Some College368 (25.1%)
Associates138 (9.4%)
Bachelors117 (8%)
Graduate Degree376 (25.6%)

Education

No HS: 1.8%HS Grad: 30.1%Some College: 25.1%Associates: 9.4%Bachelors: 8%Graduate: 25.6%Edu
No HS1.8%
HS Grad30.1%
Some College25.1%
Associates9.4%
Bachelors8.0%
Graduate25.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 69.2%Renter: 30.8%Tenure
Owner69.2%
Renter30.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
6%
$50k–$100k
5%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
19%
$200k–$300k
12%
$300k–$500k
36%
Over $500k
11%

Financials

Median HH Income$53,792 ▼ 30% below avg
Median Home Value$278,900 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio5.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$745/mo
Total Housing Units1,372
Vacant Units420

Income Distribution

Under $25k
16%
$25k–$50k
22%
$50k–$75k
29%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
91%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
51%
15–30 min
20%
30–45 min
21%
Over 45 min
9%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
15%
1960s–1970s
5%
1980s–1990s
25%
2000+
55%
About Monteagle, TN

Monteagle is a city in Tennessee, located in Grundy County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,324 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 50.1 years.

Economically, Monteagle is a working-class community. The median household income of $53,792 is below the national average. Approximately 14.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.8%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Monteagle is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $278,900, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $745 per month. Homeownership is high at 69.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Monteagle is moderately educated. 33.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (90.36%).

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

ZIP Codes in Monteagle
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
37356 2,324 $53,792 $278,900 $745 6.8% 33.6% 69.2%