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Elgin, TN
Census-designated place in Scott County, Tennessee. ZIP codes: 37732.
Population
347
Land area
1.9sq mi
People per sq mi
179
ZIP codes
1
Elgin and its ZIP codes
Local data for Elgin, TN
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Scott County. PPP loans are for Elgin.
Unemployment rate
4.4%
Aug 2026, +0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$43,639
5,743 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$41,001
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$145M
FY 2026, $6,622 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Elgin, TN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
316
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
22
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 25°F
58.1 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Elgin, TN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
42.4%
U.S. 33.3% +9.1 pts
Diabetes
16.2%
U.S. 12.1% +4.1 pts
Smoking
23.2%
U.S. 12.8% +10.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.3%
U.S. 11.1% +1.2 pts
ZIP codes in Elgin
1 in or overlapping Elgin. Population shown
Cities near Elgin
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| RobbinsCensus-designated place | 1.9 mi | 1.7 |
| HelenwoodCensus-designated place | 7.1 mi | 2 |
| SunbrightCity | 7.3 mi | 3.5 |
| HuntsvilleTown | 7.8 mi | 8.3 |
| OneidaTown | 15 mi | 9.4 |
| WartburgCity | 16 mi | 1.1 |
| AllardtCity | 16 mi | 3.8 |
| WinfieldTown | 17 mi | 6.8 |
| PetrosCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 3.9 |
| JamestownCity | 20 mi | 3.1 |
| CaryvilleTown | 21 mi | 5.6 |
| GrimsleyCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 10.9 |
| JacksboroTown | 23 mi | 2.6 |
| CoalfieldCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 24.7 |
| OakdaleTown | 24 mi | 0.9 |
| ClarkrangeCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 10.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Elgin, TN in?
- Elgin is in Scott County, Tennessee.
- What ZIP codes are in Elgin, TN?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Elgin include 37732.
- What is the population of Elgin, TN?
- About 347 people live in Elgin, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Elgin?
- Nearby places include Robbins (1.9 mi), Helenwood (7.1 mi), Sunbright (7.3 mi), Huntsville (7.8 mi), Oneida (15 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023