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Monteagle, TN
Town in Grundy County, Tennessee. ZIP codes: 37356.
Population
1,926
Land area
9sq mi
People per sq mi
213
ZIP codes
1
Monteagle and its ZIP codes
Monteagle at a glance
- Households here earn a median of $63,438 a year, 9% less than the Tennessee figure of $69,595.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $309,500 (8% above Tennessee) and median rent is $762 a month.
Local data for Monteagle, TN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Monteagle, TN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$63,438
Poverty rate
13.0%
Median home value
$309,500
Median rent
$762/mo
Homeownership
71.1%
Bachelor's or higher
33.2%
Median age
43.0
Average commute
25.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (205), German Americans (192), Scottish Americans (93).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Grundy County. PPP loans are for Monteagle.
Unemployment rate
4.0%
Aug 2026, -0.2 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
$2.8M
103 loans, 619 jobs reported
How people get to work
Monteagle, TN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone69.6%
- Carpooled13.1%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.9%
- Bicycle0.9%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home14.5%
Average one-way commute: 25.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Monteagle, 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
67.0 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Monteagle, TN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.9%
U.S. 33.3% +6.6 pts
Diabetes
17.8%
U.S. 12.1% +5.7 pts
Smoking
21.9%
U.S. 12.8% +9.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.5%
U.S. 11.1% +1.4 pts
ZIP codes in Monteagle
1 in or overlapping Monteagle. Population shown
Cities near Monteagle
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| SewaneeCensus-designated place | 3.8 mi | 3.9 |
| Tracy CityTown | 7 mi | 4.7 |
| PelhamCensus-designated place | 7.2 mi | 16.6 |
| CowanCity | 8.9 mi | 2.1 |
| DecherdCity | 9.8 mi | 4.8 |
| SherwoodCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.9 |
| CoalmontCity | 12 mi | 6.1 |
| WinchesterCity | 13 mi | 11.3 |
| HillsboroCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 4.1 |
| Estill SpringsTown | 15 mi | 4.8 |
| OrmeTown | 15 mi | 4.1 |
| AltamontTown | 16 mi | 19.8 |
| Gruetli-LaagerCity | 17 mi | 12.7 |
| KimballTown | 17 mi | 5.3 |
| South PittsburgCity | 17 mi | 8.2 |
| SequatchieCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Monteagle, TN in?
- Monteagle is in Grundy County, Tennessee.
- What ZIP codes are in Monteagle, TN?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Monteagle include 37356.
- What is the population of Monteagle, TN?
- About 1,926 people live in Monteagle, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Monteagle?
- Nearby places include Sewanee (3.8 mi), Tracy City (7 mi), Pelham (7.2 mi), Cowan (8.9 mi), Decherd (9.8 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023