Monroe County, TN ZIP Codes
Tennessee (TN) · 5 ZIP codes · 5 cities
5
ZIP codes
46,698
population (2021)
+4.9%
pop change since 2010
47123
FIPS code
Monroe County ZIP code map
About Monroe County
Monroe County is located in Tennessee and contains 5 ZIP codes across 5 cities and communities.
The county's population was 46,698 as of 2021,
an increase of
4.9% from 44,519 in 2010.
The timezone is Central Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Monroe County is 47123.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 46,698 |
| 2010 population | 44,519 |
| Change | +4.9% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Tennessee |
| FIPS code | 47123 |
| Timezone | Central |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Monroe County
ZIP codes for Monroe County, TN (5)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 37314 | Coker Creek | Monroe | View map |
| 37354 | Madisonville | Monroe | View map |
| 37385 | Tellico Plains | Monroe | View map |
| 37874 | Sweetwater | Monroe | View map |
| 37885 | Vonore | Monroe | View map |
Demographics & statistics
47,584
Population
43.7
Median age
$53,924
Median household income
$27,718
Per capita income
$190,850
Median home value
$681
Median monthly rent
74.5%
Home ownership
13.9%
Poverty rate
5.5%
Unemployment
16,454
Housing units
16.8%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,177
Under 5
1,154
1,333
5–9
1,307
1,506
10–14
1,476
1,551
15–19
1,521
1,166
20–24
1,143
2,815
25–34
2,760
2,707
35–44
2,653
3,084
45–54
3,023
1,941
55–59
1,902
1,705
60–64
1,672
3,056
65–74
2,996
1,495
75–84
1,466
492
85+
483
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 9,932 | 20.0% |
| 18 and over | 37,652 | 80.0% |
| 65 and over | 9,988 | 22.0% |
| Median age | 43.7 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
85.8%
Two or more races
5.8%
Hispanic or Latino
4.8%
Black or African American
1.8%
Other race
1.3%
Asian
0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 42,882 | 85.8% |
| Two or more races | 2,909 | 5.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2,422 | 4.8% |
| Black or African American | 886 | 1.8% |
| Other race | 648 | 1.3% |
| Asian | 194 | 0.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 65 | 0.1% |
Household income
Under $10k
4.5%
$10k–$15k
6.0%
$15k–$25k
12.1%
$25k–$35k
9.2%
$35k–$50k
12.3%
$50k–$75k
18.5%
$75k–$100k
16.2%
$100k–$150k
14.9%
$150k–$200k
3.9%
$200k+
2.5%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 4.5% |
| $10k–$15k | 6.0% |
| $15k–$25k | 12.1% |
| $25k–$35k | 9.2% |
| $35k–$50k | 12.3% |
| $50k–$75k | 18.5% |
| $75k–$100k | 16.2% |
| $100k–$150k | 14.9% |
| $150k–$200k | 3.9% |
| $200k+ | 2.5% |
| Median income | $53,924 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
8.6%
$50k–$100k
13.5%
$100k–$150k
14.4%
$150k–$200k
18.9%
$200k–$300k
20.7%
$300k–$500k
15.0%
$500k–$1M
6.9%
$1M+
2.0%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $190,850 |
| Median rent / month | $681 |
| Owner occupied | 74.5% |
| Renter occupied | 25.6% |
| Vacant | 12.4% |
| Single-family detached | 68.5% |
| Large apartment buildings | 1.1% |
| Mobile homes | 22.0% |
| Median rooms | 5.6 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.52 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 1.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 9.4% |
| 2000–2009 | 23.3% |
| 1990–1999 | 21.1% |
| 1980–1989 | 14.4% |
| 1970–1979 | 15.2% |
| 1960–1969 | 6.3% |
| 1950–1959 | 3.6% |
| 1940–1949 | 2.3% |
| 1939 or earlier | 3.6% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.3% |
| 1 bedroom | 6.5% |
| 2 bedrooms | 26.3% |
| 3 bedrooms | 46.1% |
| 4 bedrooms | 16.2% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 3.7% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 24.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 35.6% |
| 3 or more | 35.8% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 10.1% |
| Electricity | 78.1% |
| Propane / LP gas | 6.3% |
| Fuel oil | 0.3% |
| Wood | 4.7% |
| No fuel used | 0.4% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 9,978 | 53.9% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,257 | 6.3% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 3,314 | 17.1% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 4,788 | 22.7% |
| Households with children under 18 | 5,395 | 27.0% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 7,149 | 37.9% |
| Average household size | 2.44 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 27.8% | 17.8% |
| Married | 53.7% | 54.2% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 2.9% |
| Widowed | 4.3% | 9.8% |
| Divorced | 12.6% | 15.4% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
6.2%
Some HS, no diploma
6.6%
HS graduate
40.2%
Some college, no degree
21.5%
Associate's degree
8.9%
Bachelor's degree
11.5%
Graduate / professional
5.3%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 87.2% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 16.8% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 374 | 3.5% |
| Kindergarten | 513 | 6.8% |
| Elementary school | 4,209 | 43.5% |
| High school | 2,547 | 33.1% |
| College / grad school | 1,101 | 13.2% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Manufacturing
25.8%
Education & healthcare
19.2%
Retail trade
11.0%
Construction
8.1%
Professional & management
7.7%
Transportation & utilities
6.8%
Arts, food & hospitality
6.3%
Other services
5.7%
Public administration
3.4%
Finance & real estate
2.0%
Agriculture & mining
1.9%
Wholesale trade
1.4%
Information
0.7%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 22.9% |
| Service | 18.6% |
| Sales & office | 19.5% |
| Natural resources & construction | 13.5% |
| Production & transportation | 25.5% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 77.9% |
| Government | 13.0% |
| Self-employed | 9.0% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.2% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 81.5% |
| Carpool | 11.4% |
| Public transit | 0.6% |
| Walk | 1.2% |
| Other means | 0.4% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 28.8 |
Poverty
All people
13.9%
Under 18 years
19.0%
18 and over
12.5%
Married-couple families
5.9%
Female-led households
33.8%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 49.1% |
| Retirement income | 28.6% |
| Supplemental Security | 6.6% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.6% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 15.5% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 42.6% |
| High cholesterol | 37.6% |
| Heart disease | 8.8% |
| Stroke | 4.2% |
| Asthma | 10.8% |
| Arthritis | 33.2% |
| Kidney disease | 3.6% |
| Pulmonary disease | 11.5% |
| Cancer | 7.4% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 13.6% |
| No physical activity | 29.0% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 34.6% |
| Fair or poor health | 20.5% |
| Poor mental health | 17.7% |
| Poor physical health | 14.3% |
| No health insurance | 17.9% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 76.0% |
| Visited dentist | 54.2% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.9% |
| Teeth loss | 20.7% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 2,965 | 8.3% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 22.7% |
| Under 18 | 8.1% |
| 18–64 years | 21.9% |
| 65 and over | 39.6% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 57.1% |
| Public insurance | 48.4% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 2.4% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 45,253 | 95.5% |
| Spanish | 389 | 0.8% |
| Other Indo-European | 318 | 0.6% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 16 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 55 | 0.2% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 46,695 | 98.0% |
| Born in same state | 46,467 | 97.5% |
| Born in different state | 29,428 | 59.6% |
| Foreign born | 228 | 0.6% |
| Naturalized citizen | 889 | 2.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 456 | 53.4% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 5,495 | 11.5% |
| Arab | 5,129 | 10.8% |
| French | 4,768 | 10% |
| English | 379 | 0.8% |
| Polish | 186 | 0.4% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| German | 179 | 0.4% |
| Irish | 97 | 0.2% |
| Norwegian | 36 | 0.1% |
| Dutch | 25 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 40.9% |
| Internet access | 88.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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