ZIP Code 37874 -- Sweetwater, TN

Monroe | 2024 American Community Survey Data

Quick Overview

Population
16,567
Unknown
Median Income
$53,605
Home Value
$191,300
Median Rent
$625
Median Age
41.00
Diversity Index
33.60
Low
Cost of Living
61.8
significantly below average
Unemployment
3.9%

About ZIP Code 37874

ZIP code 37874 in Sweetwater, Tennessee is a unknown area with a population of 16,567. The median household income is $53,605, which is This is 29% below the national median of $75,000.. The median home value is $191,300, representing a price-to-income ratio of 3.6x . The cost of living is significantly below average with an index of 61.8 (the national average is 100). Residents have a median age of 41.00 years. Approximately 13.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This ZIP code is located in Monroe, TN.

Population & Age

Total Population
16,567
Median Age
41.00
Male Population
8,216
49.6%
Female Population
8,351
50.4%
Density Classification
Unknown

Age Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index
33.60 Low
White
86.6%
Black or African American
2.4%
Hispanic or Latino
7.1%
Asian
0.2%
Native American
0.3%
Pacific Islander
0.0%
Two or More Races
7.5%
Other Race
3.1%

Racial Composition

Income & Economy

Median Household Income
$53,605
Mean Household Income
$66,234
Per Capita Income
$28,222
Below Poverty Line
15.8%

This is 29% below the national median of $75,000.

Income Distribution

Housing

Median Home Value
$191,300
Median Rent
$625
Total Housing Units
7,395
Occupied Units
6,948
Vacant Units
447
6.0% vacancy
Median Year Built
1990
Owner Occupied
67.3%
Renter Occupied
32.7%
Price-to-Income Ratio 3.6x

Moderately affordable

Ownership vs Rental

Owner 67.3% Renter 32.7%

Education

High School Diploma or Higher 85.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 13.6%
Graduate or Professional Degree 3.8%

Employment & Commuting

Civilian Labor Force
7,301
Employment Rate
96.1%
Unemployment Rate
3.9%
Mean Commute Time
N/A

How People Get to Work

Drive Alone
76.1%
Carpool
9.4%
Public Transit
0.0%
Work from Home
10.1%

Cost of Living Index

61.8
significantly below average

The cost of living in ZIP code 37874 is 38.2% below the national average of 100.

0 National Avg (100) 200

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Other ZIP Codes in Monroe

ZIP Code City Population Median Income
37354 Hiwassee college 17,356 $54,550
37385 Tellico plains 9,015 $60,472
37885 Vonore 6,271 $78,793

Frequently Asked Questions about ZIP Code 37874

ZIP code 37874 (Sweetwater, TN) has a total population of 16,567 according to the 2024 American Community Survey. The median age is 41.00 years.

The median household income in ZIP code 37874 is $53,605 per year, based on 2024 Census Bureau data. This is 29% below the national median of $75,000.

ZIP code 37874 is primarily located in Sweetwater, Tennessee (TN). It falls within Monroe County.

The median home value in ZIP code 37874 is $191,300, based on the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The median monthly rent is $625.

The median age in ZIP code 37874 is 41.00 years, compared to the national median of 38.9 years. This makes the area older than the national average.

ZIP code 37874 has a cost of living index of 61.83 (national average = 100). This means the cost of living is significantly below average compared to the national average.

In ZIP code 37874, 13.62% of adults (25+) hold a bachelor's degree or higher, compared to the national average of 33.7%. 3.75% hold a graduate or professional degree.

The unemployment rate in ZIP code 37874 is 3.88%, which is above the national average of 3.6%. About 10.11% of workers work from home.

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Data sourced from the 2024 American Community Survey (U.S. Census Bureau). Learn more about our data sources.