Monteagle, TN · standard
ZIP Code 37356
Grundy County, Tennessee - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,486
- 40/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $59,026
- Median income Below-median income area
- $298,300
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 26.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Monteagle pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 27th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 34%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 40
- people per sq mi
- 74%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 37356 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 37356 covers 62.6 square miles in Monteagle, Grundy County, Tennessee (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,486 residents on file, a density of 40 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 37356 reports a modest median household income of $59,026 (11% below the average Tennessee ZIP), while per-capita income is $34,865. The poverty rate is 10.2%, with unemployment at 7.4%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $298,300 (21% above the average Tennessee ZIP), while 74.1% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $752.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 26.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.1, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Grundy County, so 37356 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 37356
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Monteagle, TN
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 37356.
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
21 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
18 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
10 establishments
- Construction 6
Construction
6 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 5
Health care and social assistance
5 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 37356, Monteagle, TN · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
2,486
Population
62.6
Area (sq mi)
40
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 37356?
44.1
Median Age
52.1%
Male
47.9%
Female
2.8%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$59,026
Median Household Income
-11% vs state ZIP avg
$34,865
Per Capita Income
10.2%
Poverty Rate
7.4%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 37356 ranks among Tennessee ZIPs
Monteagle, TN household income vs. every Tennessee ZIP code
Median household income among 593 reporting Tennessee ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$59,026 43rd percentile higher than 43% of 593 Tennessee ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Tennessee ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
1,432housing units
1,432
Total Housing Units
1,072
Occupied Units
360
Vacant Units
2.39
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$298,300
Median Home Value
+21% vs state ZIP avg
$752
Median Rent
1994
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 76 business establishments in ZIP 37356, employing approximately 767 people with a combined annual payroll of $24,098,000.
76
Businesses
767
Employees
$24.1M
Annual Payroll
7
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation and food services | 21 | 27.6% |
| Retail trade | 18 | 23.7% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 10 | 13.2% |
| Construction | 6 | 7.9% |
| Health care and social assistance | 5 | 6.6% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 4 | 5.3% |
| Finance and insurance | 3 | 4.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
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ZIP 37356 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 37375
Sewanee (37375)
3,711 residents
- 37387
Tracy City (37387)
3,323 residents
- 37356
Monteagle (37356)
2,486 residents
- 37313
Coalmont (37313)
1,731 residents
- 37366 828
Pelham (37366)
828 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 37356 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 37356 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 37375
Sewanee (37375)
$71,204 median income
- 37356
Monteagle (37356)
$59,026 median income
- 37366
Pelham (37366)
$58,616 median income
- 37387
Tracy City (37387)
$46,944 median income
- 37313
Coalmont (37313)
$43,218 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 37356 ranks #2 of 5 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 37356, both outside TN so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (2,486 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 37356 in?
ZIP code 37356 (Monteagle) is located in Grundy County, Tennessee. Grundy County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/grundy-tn.
What is the population of ZIP code 37356?
ZIP code 37356 in Monteagle, TN has a population of 2,486 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 37356?
The median household income in ZIP 37356 is $59,026, which is 23% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 37356?
The median home value in ZIP 37356 is $298,300, which is 7% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 37356?
The largest racial group in ZIP 37356 is White at 92.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 37356?
ZIP code 37356 has 76 business establishments employing approximately 767 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 37356?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 37356 are: Accommodation and food services (21), Retail trade (18), Other services (except public administration) (10). There are 7 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 37356?
In ZIP code 37356, 70.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 26.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 37356?
In ZIP code 37356, approximately 74.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 25.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 37356?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 37356 is 10.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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