37339 ZIP Code — Gruetli Laager, TN

Grundy County, Tennessee

ZIP code 37339 is located in Gruetli Laager, Tennessee, within Grundy County. It covers approximately 39.44 square miles and serves a population of 1,670 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 931.

About ZIP code 37339

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $127,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 90%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $47,791. Poverty affects 21% of residents, above the national average. 35% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with manufacturing as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 42 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 4% 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 24%.

Overall, ZIP code 37339 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,670

population

39.44

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

37339 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 37339

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 37339. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Gruetli Laager	Acceptable
Gruetli Laager	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

37313 Coalmont (4.5 mi) 37387 Tracy City (6.6 mi) 37301 Altamont (7 mi) 37365 Palmer (7.5 mi) 37305 Beersheba Springs (8.5 mi) 37366 Pelham (8.6 mi) 37356 Monteagle (11.2 mi) 37342 Hillsboro (13.7 mi) 37374 Sequatchie (14.3 mi) 37383 Sewanee (16.2 mi) 37327 Dunlap (16.8 mi) 37324 Decherd (17 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,670
Population density	42 / sq mi
State FIPS	47
County FIPS	061

Geography
Land area	39.44 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	35.3678
Longitude	-85.7101
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	62.0%	57.2%	45.7%
$50k – $100k	25.8%	30.0%	30.9%
$100k – $200k	12.2%	11.3%	18.3%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.5%	5.1%

Demographics & statistics

1,670

Population

People per sq mi

34.8

Median age

$47,791

Median household income

$18,538

Per capita income

$127,700

Median home value

$825

Median monthly rent

89.9%

Home ownership

20.5%

Poverty rate

11.3%

Unemployment

661

Housing units

4.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

122

55–59

119

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	519	31.1%
18 and over	1,151	68.9%
65 and over	201	12.0%
Median age	34.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 98.9%

Two or more races 0.7%

Hispanic or Latino 0.2%

Other race 0.2%

Black or African American 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	1,654	98.9%
Two or more races	12	0.7%
Hispanic or Latino	3	0.2%
Other race	3	0.2%
Black or African American	1	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	62.0%	57.2%	45.7%
$50k – $100k	25.8%	30.0%	30.9%
$100k – $200k	12.2%	11.3%	18.3%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.5%	5.1%

Under $10k 11.3%

$10k–$15k 6.5%

$15k–$25k 11.3%

$25k–$35k 5.5%

$35k–$50k 22.7%

$50k–$75k 16.0%

$75k–$100k 12.0%

$100k–$150k 10.7%

$150k–$200k 2.7%

$200k+ 1.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	11.3%
$10k–$15k	6.5%
$15k–$25k	11.3%
$25k–$35k	5.5%
$35k–$50k	22.7%
$50k–$75k	16.0%
$75k–$100k	12.0%
$100k–$150k	10.7%
$150k–$200k	2.7%
$200k+	1.3%
Median income	$47,791

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 14.6%

$50k–$100k 24.2%

$100k–$150k 24.4%

$150k–$200k 8.3%

$200k–$300k 22.7%

$300k–$500k 5.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$127,700
Median rent / month	$825
Owner occupied	89.9%
Renter occupied	10.1%
Vacant	26.6%
Single-family detached	84.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	14.7%
Median rooms	5.8
Avg household size (owned)	3.09

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.3%
2010–2019	4.8%
2000–2009	14.4%
1990–1999	15.8%
1980–1989	8.5%
1970–1979	28.2%
1960–1969	12.3%
1950–1959	5.3%
1940–1949	3.9%
1939 or earlier	6.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.4%
1 bedroom	4.1%
2 bedrooms	22.3%
3 bedrooms	54.5%
4 bedrooms	10.1%
5+ bedrooms	7.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.3%
1 vehicle	23.3%
2 vehicles	34.4%
3 or more	40.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	2.5%
Electricity	56.3%
Propane / LP gas	28.4%
Wood	12.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	328	62.6%
Cohabiting couple	60	11.5%
Male householder, no spouse	51	9.7%
Female householder, no spouse	85	16.2%
Households with children under 18	216	41.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	150	28.6%
Average household size	3.19

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	20.9%	28.8%
Married	59.4%	54.2%
Separated	5.3%	0.0%
Widowed	3.0%	10.0%
Divorced	11.5%	6.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 8.1%

Some HS, no diploma 12.6%

HS graduate 51.8%

Some college, no degree 13.9%

Associate's degree 9.5%

Bachelor's degree 1.6%

Graduate / professional 2.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	79.3%
Bachelor's or higher	4.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	3	0.6%
Kindergarten	8	1.7%
Elementary school	304	63.7%
High school	60	12.6%
College / grad school	102	21.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 31.4%

Education & healthcare 16.7%

Retail trade 14.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 10.6%

Construction 7.9%

Professional & management 6.4%

Public administration 4.0%

Transportation & utilities 3.3%

Agriculture & mining 2.8%

Other services 1.3%

Wholesale trade 0.8%

Information 0.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	26.2%
Service	16.8%
Sales & office	20.3%
Natural resources & construction	9.7%
Production & transportation	26.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	77.2%
Government	12.4%
Self-employed	10.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	77.0%
Carpool	17.2%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	5.7%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	42.2

Poverty

All people 20.5%

Under 18 years 18.3%

18 and over 21.5%

Married-couple families 11.0%

Female-led households 36.4%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	35.1%
Retirement income	14.9%
Supplemental Security	7.6%
Cash public assistance	5.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	14.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.9%
High blood pressure	40.6%
High cholesterol	38.2%
Diabetes	14.3%
Heart disease	9.0%
Stroke	4.4%
Asthma	11.5%
Arthritis	33.5%
Kidney disease	3.7%
Pulmonary disease	12.7%
Cancer	6.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	29.7%
Binge drinking	13.9%
No physical activity	31.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.2%
Depression	28.9%
Fair or poor health	22.8%
Poor mental health	19.2%
Poor physical health	15.4%
No health insurance	20.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.7%
Visited dentist	48.2%
Cholesterol screening	87.8%
Teeth loss	25.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	80	7.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	24.0%
Under 18	3.3%
18–64 years	33.2%
65 and over	34.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	58.7%
Public insurance	39.2%
No insurance	13.3%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,518	90.9%
Spanish	17	1.1%
Other Indo-European	17	1.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,670	100.0%
Born in same state	1,670	100.0%
Born in different state	1,426	85.4%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	331	19.8%
Italian	160	9.6%
English	73	4.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	53	3.2%
Dutch	16	1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	31.4%
Internet access	84.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 37339

What city is ZIP code 37339 in?

ZIP code 37339 is primarily assigned to Gruetli Laager, Tennessee.

What county is ZIP code 37339 in?

ZIP code 37339 falls within Grundy County, Tennessee.

Is ZIP code 37339 family-oriented?

31% of residents in ZIP code 37339 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 37339?

4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Is ZIP code 37339 mostly owner-occupied?

90% of occupied units in ZIP code 37339 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 37339?

21% of residents in ZIP code 37339 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 37339 in?

ZIP code 37339 observes the CST timezone.