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Pelham, TN
Census-designated place in Grundy County, Tennessee. ZIP codes: 37366.
Population
704
Land area
16.6sq mi
People per sq mi
42
ZIP codes
1
Pelham and its ZIP codes
Pelham at a glance
- Pelham is 75% less dense than Tennessee as a whole.
- The median household income is $70,096, close to the Tennessee median.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $187,500 (35% below Tennessee).
Local data for Pelham, TN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Pelham, TN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$70,096
Poverty rate
22.2%
Median home value
$187,500
Homeownership
93.9%
Bachelor's or higher
25.9%
Median age
42.3
Average commute
28.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (87), Irish Americans (85), French Americans (41).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Grundy County. PPP loans are for Pelham.
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
How people get to work
Pelham, TN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone68.1%
- Carpooled22.7%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other9.2%
- Worked from home0.0%
Average one-way commute: 28.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Pelham, 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
Health statistics
Share of adults in Pelham, TN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.2%
U.S. 33.3% +5.9 pts
Diabetes
15.7%
U.S. 12.1% +3.6 pts
Smoking
21.0%
U.S. 12.8% +8.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.3%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
ZIP codes in Pelham
1 in or overlapping Pelham. Population shown
Cities near Pelham
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| MonteagleTown | 7.2 mi | 9 |
| HillsboroCensus-designated place | 7.4 mi | 4.1 |
| Tracy CityTown | 8.4 mi | 4.7 |
| CoalmontCity | 9.3 mi | 6.1 |
| AltamontTown | 10 mi | 19.8 |
| SewaneeCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 3.9 |
| DecherdCity | 12 mi | 4.8 |
| Gruetli-LaagerCity | 14 mi | 12.7 |
| CowanCity | 14 mi | 2.1 |
| ViolaTown | 14 mi | 0.5 |
| ManchesterCity | 14 mi | 15.3 |
| Beersheba SpringsTown | 14 mi | 4.8 |
| Estill SpringsTown | 15 mi | 4.8 |
| WinchesterCity | 16 mi | 11.3 |
| PalmerTown | 17 mi | 4.9 |
| SherwoodCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 0.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Pelham, TN in?
- Pelham is in Grundy County, Tennessee.
- What ZIP codes are in Pelham, TN?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Pelham include 37366.
- What is the population of Pelham, TN?
- About 704 people live in Pelham, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Pelham?
- Nearby places include Monteagle (7.2 mi), Hillsboro (7.4 mi), Tracy City (8.4 mi), Coalmont (9.3 mi), Altamont (10 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023