City

Tellico Plains, TN

1 ZIP code  ·  Monroe County  ·  Tennessee

👥8,610Population
💰$59,824Median HH Income▼ 22% below avg
🎂41.7Median Age
🏠$189,500Median Home Value▼ 32% below avg
🎓24.4%College Grads▼ 37% below avg
📊5.2%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 53.4% Female 46.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 88.8%Hispanic: 1.7%Black: 0.3%Asian: 0.5%Other: 7.9%Race
White88.8%
Hispanic1.7%
Black0.3%
Asian0.5%
Other7.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
20%
18–24
9%
25–44
20%
45–64
29%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.82
Below Poverty17.3% ▲ 73% above avg
College Grads24.4% ▼ 37% below avg
Unemployment5.2% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma12 (0.2%)
HS Graduate1,861 (37.9%)
Some College1,054 (21.4%)
Associates790 (16.1%)
Bachelors586 (11.9%)
Graduate Degree613 (12.5%)

Education

No HS: 0.2%HS Grad: 37.9%Some College: 21.4%Associates: 16.1%Bachelors: 11.9%Graduate: 12.5%Edu
No HS0.2%
HS Grad37.9%
Some College21.4%
Associates16.1%
Bachelors11.9%
Graduate12.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 83.6%Renter: 16.4%Tenure
Owner83.6%
Renter16.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
12%
$50k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
17%
$200k–$300k
27%
$300k–$500k
13%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$59,824 ▼ 22% below avg
Median Home Value$189,500 ▼ 32% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$575/mo
Total Housing Units4,251
Vacant Units1,207

Income Distribution

Under $25k
23%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
21%
$75k–$100k
20%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
93%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
12%
15–30 min
18%
30–45 min
29%
Over 45 min
40%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
3%
1960s–1970s
17%
1980s–1990s
21%
2000+
58%
About Tellico Plains, TN

Tellico Plains is a city in Tennessee, located in Monroe County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 8,610 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 41.7 years.

Economically, Tellico Plains is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $59,824 is below the national average. Approximately 17.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.2%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Tellico Plains is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $189,500, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $575 per month. Homeownership is high at 83.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Tellico Plains is less-educated. 24.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (88.82%).

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

ZIP Codes in Tellico Plains
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
37385 8,610 $59,824 $189,500 $575 5.2% 24.4% 83.6%