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Monroe County, TN
6 cities and towns and 4 ZIP codes in Monroe County, Tennessee.
Population
47,695
Land area
636sq mi
People per sq mi
75
ZIP codes
4
Cities and towns in Monroe County
Monroe County at a glance
- Monroe County is 56% less dense than Tennessee as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $56,895 a year, 18% less than the Tennessee figure of $69,595.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $227,500 (21% below Tennessee) and median rent is $714 a month.
- The biggest population centers are Sweetwater (6,532), Madisonville (5,241) and Vonore (2,191).
Local data for Monroe County, TN
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals1
- Emergency Rooms1
- Nursing Homes3
- Schools17
- Colleges1
- Libraries4
- Banks19
- Post Offices4
- Parks16
- Grocery Stores18
- Restaurants122
- Affordable Housing7
- Home Health Agencies1
- Dialysis Centers2
- Community Health Centers16
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment1
- Community Colleges & Trade Schools1
- Toxic Release Facilities13
- Historic Places7
Housing and community stats
Monroe County, TN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$56,895
Poverty rate
15.5%
Median home value
$227,500
Prices +3.4% in a year
Median rent
$714/mo
Homeownership
72.2%
Bachelor's or higher
17.1%
Median age
45.2
Average commute
28.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (6,170), German Americans (5,438), Mexican Americans (1,776).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
3.5%
Sep 2026, -0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$52,069
14,633 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$47,859
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$400M
FY 2026, $8,645 per person
PPP loans
$47.5M
1,286 loans, 7,037 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$113K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Monroe County, TN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone81.4%
- Carpooled9.0%
- Public transit0.1%
- Walked1.6%
- Bicycle0.1%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.5%
- Worked from home7.3%
Average one-way commute: 28.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Monroe County, TN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
529
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
54
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 28°F
55.2 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone7 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Monroe County, TN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.1%
U.S. 33.3% +5.8 pts
Diabetes
15.9%
U.S. 12.1% +3.8 pts
Smoking
21.7%
U.S. 12.8% +8.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.8%
U.S. 11.1% +1.7 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Monroe County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Monroe County, TN?
- Sweetwater is the largest city or town in Monroe County, with about 6,532 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Monroe County?
- Monroe County includes 4 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 37354, 37385, 37874, 37885.
- What is the population of Monroe County, TN?
- About 47,695 people live in Monroe County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Monroe County?
- Monroe County borders Blount County, Loudon County, McMinn County, Cherokee County, NC, Polk County, Graham County, NC.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023