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Altamont, TN
Town in Grundy County, Tennessee. ZIP codes: 37301, 37305.
Population
1,322
Land area
19.8sq mi
People per sq mi
67
ZIP codes
2
Altamont and its ZIP codes
Altamont at a glance
- Altamont is 61% less dense than Tennessee as a whole.
- The median household income is $41,373, 41% below the Tennessee median of $69,595.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $91,900 (68% below Tennessee) and median rent is $850 a month.
Local data for Altamont, TN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Altamont, TN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$41,373
Poverty rate
15.9%
Median home value
$91,900
Median rent
$850/mo
Homeownership
91.6%
Bachelor's or higher
12.1%
Median age
47.3
Average commute
34.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (192), German Americans (93), Scottish Americans (66).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Grundy County. PPP loans are for Altamont.
Unemployment rate
3.6%
Sep 2026, -0.7 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$39,036
2,120 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$43,237
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$105M
FY 2026, $7,765 per person
PPP loans
$470K
55 loans, 65 jobs reported
How people get to work
Altamont, TN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone76.4%
- Carpooled10.2%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other3.8%
- Worked from home9.5%
Average one-way commute: 34.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Altamont, TN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
278
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
13
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
83° / 26°F
63.2 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Altamont, TN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
43.2%
U.S. 33.3% +9.9 pts
Diabetes
18.2%
U.S. 12.1% +6.1 pts
Smoking
29.0%
U.S. 12.8% +16.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
16.7%
U.S. 11.1% +5.6 pts
ZIP codes in Altamont
2 in or overlapping Altamont. Population shown
Cities near Altamont
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Beersheba SpringsTown | 4.4 mi | 4.8 |
| CoalmontCity | 6.4 mi | 6.1 |
| Gruetli-LaagerCity | 7.5 mi | 12.7 |
| ViolaTown | 9.9 mi | 0.5 |
| PelhamCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 16.6 |
| PalmerTown | 11 mi | 4.9 |
| Tracy CityTown | 12 mi | 4.7 |
| HillsboroCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 4.1 |
| MorrisonTown | 15 mi | 3 |
| MonteagleTown | 16 mi | 9 |
| Griffith CreekCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 3.1 |
| McMinnvilleCity | 17 mi | 11.1 |
| ManchesterCity | 19 mi | 15.3 |
| SewaneeCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 3.9 |
| New UnionCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 3.8 |
| DunlapCity | 21 mi | 10.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Altamont, TN in?
- Altamont is in Grundy County, Tennessee.
- What ZIP codes are in Altamont, TN?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Altamont include 37301, 37305.
- What is the population of Altamont, TN?
- About 1,322 people live in Altamont, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Altamont?
- Nearby places include Beersheba Springs (4.4 mi), Coalmont (6.4 mi), Gruetli-Laager (7.5 mi), Viola (9.9 mi), Pelham (10 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023