37301 ZIP Code — Altamont, TN

Grundy County, Tennessee

ZIP code 37301 is located in Altamont, Tennessee, within Grundy County. It covers approximately 61.21 square miles and serves a population of 1,098 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 931.

About ZIP code 37301

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $114,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 87%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($39,363) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. Poverty affects 20% of residents, above the national average. 46% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 32 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 16% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (30%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 29%.

Overall, ZIP code 37301 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,098

population

61.21

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

37301 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 37301

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 37301. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Altamont	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

37339 Gruetli Laager (7 mi) 37305 Beersheba Springs (7.9 mi) 37313 Coalmont (8 mi) 37366 Pelham (9.6 mi) 37342 Hillsboro (10.2 mi) 37365 Palmer (12.4 mi) 37357 Morrison (12.6 mi) 37387 Tracy City (13 mi) 37356 Monteagle (14.9 mi) 37110 Mcminnville (16.4 mi) 37355 Manchester (16.6 mi) 37324 Decherd (17.4 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,098
Population density	18 / sq mi
State FIPS	47
County FIPS	061

Geography
Land area	61.21 sq mi
Water area	0.16 sq mi
Latitude	35.4490
Longitude	-85.7839
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	931

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	71.1%	57.2%	45.7%
$50k – $100k	19.2%	30.0%	30.9%
$100k – $200k	5.8%	11.3%	18.3%
Over $200k	3.9%	1.5%	5.1%

Demographics & statistics

1,098

Population

People per sq mi

49.6

Median age

$39,363

Median household income

$38,320

Per capita income

$114,500

Median home value

$825

Median monthly rent

86.9%

Home ownership

19.8%

Poverty rate

2.6%

Unemployment

524

Housing units

15.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

114

45–54

111

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	241	21.9%
18 and over	857	78.1%
65 and over	251	22.9%
Median age	49.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 94.4%

Two or more races 2.7%

Hispanic or Latino 2%

Black or African American 0.5%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%

Asian 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	1,057	94.4%
Two or more races	30	2.7%
Hispanic or Latino	22	2%
Black or African American	6	0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native	4	0.4%
Asian	1	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	71.1%	57.2%	45.7%
$50k – $100k	19.2%	30.0%	30.9%
$100k – $200k	5.8%	11.3%	18.3%
Over $200k	3.9%	1.5%	5.1%

Under $10k 4.8%

$10k–$15k 8.6%

$15k–$25k 11.6%

$25k–$35k 10.9%

$35k–$50k 28.5%

$50k–$75k 12.8%

$75k–$100k 10.9%

$100k–$150k 5.2%

$200k+ 6.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.8%
$10k–$15k	8.6%
$15k–$25k	11.6%
$25k–$35k	10.9%
$35k–$50k	28.5%
$50k–$75k	12.8%
$75k–$100k	10.9%
$100k–$150k	5.2%
$200k+	6.7%
Median income	$39,363

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 22.1%

$50k–$100k 15.0%

$100k–$150k 26.2%

$150k–$200k 7.4%

$200k–$300k 3.0%

$300k–$500k 19.1%

$500k–$1M 4.9%

$1M+ 2.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$114,500
Median rent / month	$825
Owner occupied	86.9%
Renter occupied	13.1%
Vacant	27.3%
Single-family detached	66.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	33.3%
Median rooms	5.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.36

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	12.1%
2000–2009	10.7%
1990–1999	21.1%
1980–1989	26.3%
1970–1979	19.0%
1960–1969	4.3%
1950–1959	4.1%
1940–1949	0.7%
1939 or earlier	1.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	7.8%
1 bedroom	1.7%
2 bedrooms	30.6%
3 bedrooms	43.9%
4 bedrooms	16.1%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	9.0%
1 vehicle	26.8%
2 vehicles	27.6%
3 or more	36.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	5.0%
Electricity	36.6%
Propane / LP gas	30.4%
Wood	27.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	193	45.8%
Cohabiting couple	35	8.3%
Male householder, no spouse	81	19.2%
Female householder, no spouse	112	26.6%
Households with children under 18	120	28.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	193	45.8%
Average household size	2.50

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	29.7%	30.2%
Married	43.2%	43.9%
Separated	0.0%	2.1%
Widowed	7.9%	20.3%
Divorced	19.2%	3.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 9.5%

Some HS, no diploma 12.5%

HS graduate 48.1%

Some college, no degree 11.6%

Associate's degree 2.6%

Bachelor's degree 13.2%

Graduate / professional 2.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	78.0%
Bachelor's or higher	15.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	37	16.5%
Kindergarten	16	7.1%
Elementary school	69	30.8%
High school	75	33.5%
College / grad school	27	12.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 29.0%

Manufacturing 21.8%

Agriculture & mining 13.0%

Retail trade 11.4%

Wholesale trade 9.8%

Construction 8.2%

Transportation & utilities 2.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 2.4%

Professional & management 1.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	33.2%
Service	4.3%
Sales & office	7.2%
Natural resources & construction	17.6%
Production & transportation	37.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	65.7%
Government	25.0%
Self-employed	7.2%
Unpaid family workers	2.1%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	74.7%
Carpool	14.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	10.1%
Other means	0.8%
Avg commute (minutes)	32.0

Poverty

All people 19.8%

Under 18 years 41.1%

18 and over 13.5%

Married-couple families 4.1%

Female-led households 22.4%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	46.1%
Retirement income	29.7%
Supplemental Security	9.5%
Cash public assistance	0.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	16.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.2%
High blood pressure	41.4%
High cholesterol	38.5%
Diabetes	14.8%
Heart disease	9.1%
Stroke	4.6%
Asthma	11.4%
Arthritis	34.0%
Kidney disease	3.8%
Pulmonary disease	13.1%
Cancer	7.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	30.3%
Binge drinking	13.8%
No physical activity	31.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.4%
Depression	28.8%
Fair or poor health	23.5%
Poor mental health	19.2%
Poor physical health	15.7%
No health insurance	20.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.6%
Visited dentist	47.2%
Cholesterol screening	87.7%
Teeth loss	25.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	88	10.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	28.8%
Under 18	13.7%
18–64 years	26.1%
65 and over	49.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	46.5%
Public insurance	55.8%
No insurance	10.6%
Uninsured under 19	1.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,036	94.4%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,094	99.6%
Born in same state	1,094	99.6%
Born in different state	834	76.0%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	4	0.4%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	269	24.5%
Italian	133	12.1%
French	86	7.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	11	1%
Norwegian	7	0.6%
German	3	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.3%
Internet access	80.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 37301

What city is ZIP code 37301 in?

ZIP code 37301 is primarily assigned to Altamont, Tennessee.

What county is ZIP code 37301 in?

ZIP code 37301 falls within Grundy County, Tennessee.

Is ZIP code 37301 mostly owner-occupied?

87% of occupied units in ZIP code 37301 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 37301 have a large retiree population?

46% of households in ZIP code 37301 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 37301?

20% of residents in ZIP code 37301 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 37301?

The median home value in ZIP code 37301 is $114,500.

What timezone is ZIP code 37301 in?

ZIP code 37301 observes the CST timezone.