37356 ZIP Code — Monteagle, TN

Grundy County, Tennessee

ZIP code 37356 is located in Monteagle, Tennessee, within Grundy County. It covers approximately 24.56 square miles and serves a population of 2,403 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 931.

About ZIP code 37356

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $257,400. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 70%.

The gap between median ($55,048) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. SNAP benefit usage at 21% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 47% 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 19 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 26% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (24%) compared to national benchmarks. 16% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 26%.

Overall, ZIP code 37356 reflects a community defined by a significant Social Security-dependent population and elevated reliance on food assistance.

2,403

population

24.56

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

37356 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 37356

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 37356. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Monteagle	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

37383 Sewanee (5.7 mi) 37366 Pelham (6 mi) 37375 Sewanee (6.7 mi) 37387 Tracy City (7.2 mi) 37324 Decherd (8.6 mi) 37318 Cowan (10.3 mi) 37374 Sequatchie (10.5 mi) 37380 South Pittsburg (11.1 mi) 37339 Gruetli Laager (11.2 mi) 37342 Hillsboro (12.8 mi) 37376 Sherwood (14.6 mi) 37301 Altamont (14.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,403
Population density	98 / sq mi
State FIPS	47
County FIPS	061

Geography
Land area	24.56 sq mi
Water area	0.05 sq mi
Latitude	35.2368
Longitude	-85.8260
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	58.6%	57.2%	45.7%
$50k – $100k	30.2%	30.0%	30.9%
$100k – $200k	8.2%	11.3%	18.3%
Over $200k	3.0%	1.5%	5.1%

Demographics & statistics

2,403

Population

People per sq mi

46.6

Median age

$55,048

Median household income

$33,377

Per capita income

$257,400

Median home value

$702

Median monthly rent

70.0%

Home ownership

16.7%

Poverty rate

7.9%

Unemployment

1,064

Housing units

26.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

103

25–34

109

161

35–44

170

45–54

55–59

111

60–64

116

190

65–74

201

75–84

100

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	479	19.9%
18 and over	1,924	80.1%
65 and over	678	28.2%
Median age	46.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 93.7%

Two or more races 2.4%

Asian 1.8%

Black or African American 1.3%

Hispanic or Latino 0.8%

Group	Count	%
White	2,269	93.7%
Two or more races	59	2.4%
Asian	44	1.8%
Black or African American	31	1.3%
Hispanic or Latino	19	0.8%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	58.6%	57.2%	45.7%
$50k – $100k	30.2%	30.0%	30.9%
$100k – $200k	8.2%	11.3%	18.3%
Over $200k	3.0%	1.5%	5.1%

Under $10k 4.2%

$10k–$15k 3.0%

$15k–$25k 13.3%

$25k–$35k 4.8%

$35k–$50k 18.0%

$50k–$75k 26.0%

$75k–$100k 10.7%

$100k–$150k 7.4%

$150k–$200k 9.6%

$200k+ 2.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.2%
$10k–$15k	3.0%
$15k–$25k	13.3%
$25k–$35k	4.8%
$35k–$50k	18.0%
$50k–$75k	26.0%
$75k–$100k	10.7%
$100k–$150k	7.4%
$150k–$200k	9.6%
$200k+	2.9%
Median income	$55,048

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 8.6%

$50k–$100k 6.6%

$100k–$150k 9.0%

$150k–$200k 20.2%

$200k–$300k 15.8%

$300k–$500k 29.9%

$500k–$1M 9.4%

$1M+ 0.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$257,400
Median rent / month	$702
Owner occupied	70.0%
Renter occupied	30.0%
Vacant	28.5%
Single-family detached	73.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.2%
Mobile homes	10.4%
Median rooms	5.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.39

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	6.8%
2000–2009	23.1%
1990–1999	25.6%
1980–1989	5.4%
1970–1979	6.9%
1960–1969	9.5%
1950–1959	13.7%
1940–1949	0.9%
1939 or earlier	8.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.6%
1 bedroom	4.4%
2 bedrooms	32.1%
3 bedrooms	47.6%
4 bedrooms	9.3%
5+ bedrooms	6.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	7.4%
1 vehicle	22.7%
2 vehicles	48.5%
3 or more	21.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	25.8%
Electricity	55.1%
Propane / LP gas	15.9%
Wood	0.5%
No fuel used	1.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	401	41.4%
Cohabiting couple	113	11.7%
Male householder, no spouse	223	23.0%
Female householder, no spouse	231	23.9%
Households with children under 18	228	23.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	409	42.3%
Average household size	2.34

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	35.8%	21.2%
Married	39.9%	39.5%
Separated	3.5%	5.3%
Widowed	1.1%	12.3%
Divorced	19.6%	21.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 8.1%

Some HS, no diploma 8.1%

HS graduate 32.1%

Some college, no degree 17.0%

Associate's degree 8.4%

Bachelor's degree 10.4%

Graduate / professional 15.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	83.7%
Bachelor's or higher	26.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	26	5.6%
Kindergarten	13	2.8%
Elementary school	202	43.8%
High school	133	28.9%
College / grad school	87	18.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 28.3%

Public administration 21.4%

Manufacturing 19.2%

Retail trade 11.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.5%

Construction 3.5%

Transportation & utilities 2.7%

Professional & management 2.2%

Other services 2.1%

Finance & real estate 1.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	29.1%
Service	25.4%
Sales & office	12.3%
Natural resources & construction	3.3%
Production & transportation	29.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	65.1%
Government	32.9%
Self-employed	1.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.3%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	85.8%
Carpool	6.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.4%
Work from home	4.8%
Other means	2.1%
Avg commute (minutes)	18.6

Poverty

All people 16.7%

Under 18 years 31.1%

18 and over 12.8%

Married-couple families 2.5%

Female-led households 32.4%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	46.9%
Retirement income	28.2%
Supplemental Security	4.6%
Cash public assistance	2.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	21.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.0%
High blood pressure	41.9%
High cholesterol	39.8%
Diabetes	14.3%
Heart disease	9.1%
Stroke	4.3%
Asthma	10.7%
Arthritis	34.7%
Kidney disease	3.7%
Pulmonary disease	11.2%
Cancer	8.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.6%
Binge drinking	12.8%
No physical activity	27.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.8%
Depression	27.2%
Fair or poor health	19.6%
Poor mental health	16.9%
Poor physical health	13.7%
No health insurance	16.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.5%
Visited dentist	54.6%
Cholesterol screening	90.7%
Teeth loss	19.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	186	9.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	26.4%
Under 18	19.4%
18–64 years	22.2%
65 and over	41.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	64.1%
Public insurance	41.8%
No insurance	16.1%
Uninsured under 19	23.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,360	98.2%
Spanish	27	1.1%
Other Indo-European	12	0.5%
Asian & Pacific Islander	15	0.6%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,365	98.4%
Born in same state	2,365	98.4%
Born in different state	1,681	70.0%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	38	1.6%
Not a US citizen	17	44.7%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	487	20.3%
Italian	376	15.6%
Arab	206	8.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	16	0.7%
German	13	0.5%
Polish	8	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.3%
Internet access	96.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 37356

What city is ZIP code 37356 in?

ZIP code 37356 is primarily assigned to Monteagle, Tennessee.

What county is ZIP code 37356 in?

ZIP code 37356 falls within Marion County, Tennessee.

Does ZIP code 37356 have an older population?

28% of residents in ZIP code 37356 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 37356 have a large retiree population?

47% of households in ZIP code 37356 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 37356?

17% of residents in ZIP code 37356 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 37356 have a large veteran population?

10% of civilians in ZIP code 37356 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 37356 in?

ZIP code 37356 observes the CST timezone.