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Grimsley, TN
Census-designated place in Fentress County, Tennessee. ZIP codes: 38565.
Population
1,171
Land area
10.9sq mi
People per sq mi
108
ZIP codes
1
Grimsley and its ZIP codes
Grimsley at a glance
- Grimsley is 37% less dense than Tennessee as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $57,212 a year, 18% less than the Tennessee figure of $69,595.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $150,600 (47% below Tennessee).
Local data for Grimsley, TN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Grimsley, TN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$57,212
Poverty rate
6.5%
Median home value
$150,600
Homeownership
89.8%
Bachelor's or higher
13.1%
Median age
47.1
Average commute
21.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (240), German Americans (166), Irish Americans (69).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Fentress County. PPP loans are for Grimsley.
Unemployment rate
3.5%
Aug 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$42,719
5,947 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$47,421
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$166M
FY 2026, $8,998 per person
PPP loans
$636K
57 loans, 88 jobs reported
How people get to work
Grimsley, TN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone82.9%
- Carpooled2.7%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other6.4%
- Worked from home8.1%
Average one-way commute: 21.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Grimsley, TN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: lightning
Storm events since 1996
437
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
4
0.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
83° / 27°F
59.8 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Grimsley, TN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
43.9%
U.S. 33.3% +10.6 pts
Diabetes
14.4%
U.S. 12.1% +2.3 pts
Smoking
22.0%
U.S. 12.8% +9.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.6%
U.S. 11.1% +1.5 pts
ZIP codes in Grimsley
1 in or overlapping Grimsley. Population shown
Cities near Grimsley
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| ClarkrangeCensus-designated place | 6.1 mi | 10.2 |
| AllardtCity | 9.9 mi | 3.8 |
| JamestownCity | 12 mi | 3.1 |
| BowmanCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 2.3 |
| MontereyTown | 17 mi | 3 |
| SunbrightCity | 18 mi | 3.5 |
| LivingstonTown | 19 mi | 6.5 |
| MaylandCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 1.6 |
| Fairfield GladeCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 23 |
| ByrdstownTown | 22 mi | 1.5 |
| ElginCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 1.9 |
| CrossvilleCity | 22 mi | 20.4 |
| Pleasant HillTown | 23 mi | 1.6 |
| RobbinsCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 1.7 |
| AlgoodCity | 25 mi | 4.1 |
| WartburgCity | 26 mi | 1.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Grimsley, TN in?
- Grimsley is in Fentress County, Tennessee.
- What ZIP codes are in Grimsley, TN?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Grimsley include 38565.
- What is the population of Grimsley, TN?
- About 1,171 people live in Grimsley, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Grimsley?
- Nearby places include Clarkrange (6.1 mi), Allardt (9.9 mi), Jamestown (12 mi), Bowman (15 mi), Monterey (17 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023