Elgin
Census-designated place in Scott County, Tennessee

Elgin is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Scott County, Tennessee, with 297 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,401 ft (427 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Robbins, 2.2 miles NE.
- 297residents (2020 Census)
- 1,401 ftelevation · 427 m
- 1.9 sq miland area · 5.0 km²
- 153 / sq mipopulation density
- 37732main ZIP code (2 in total)
About Elgin
Elgin is a census-designated place and unincorporated community in Scott County, Tennessee, United States. Its population was 282 as of the 2010 census. Elgin has a post office with ZIP code 37732, which opened on January 14, 1891.
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- $183,300
- Median age
- 29.4
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Elgin had 297 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 297 |
|---|---|
| Density | 153 per sq mi (59 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Elgin at a glance
| State | Tennessee (TN) |
|---|---|
| County | Scott County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 297 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.94 sq mi (5.0 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,401 ft (427 m) |
| Coordinates | 36.3284° N, 84.6091° W |
| ZIP codes | 37732, 37852 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4723440 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Elgin
- Robbins2.2 mi NE
- Sunbright7.1 mi SW
- Helenwood7.9 mi N
- Huntsville8.3 mi NE
- Oneida14.0 mi NE
- Wartburg15.6 mi S
- Allardt15.6 mi W
- Petros17.9 mi SE
- Winfield18.6 mi NE
- Jamestown19.5 mi W
- Grimsley21.9 mi W
- Caryville22.8 mi E
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Frequently asked questions about Elgin
What county is Elgin in?
Elgin is in Scott County, Tennessee.
What is the population of Elgin, TN?
297 people lived in Elgin at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Elgin, TN?
The main ZIP code is 37732. Other ZIP codes: 37852.
What is the elevation of Elgin?
1,401 feet (427 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Elgin?
Robbins (2.2 mi), Sunbright (7.1 mi), Helenwood (7.9 mi), Huntsville (8.3 mi), Oneida (14.0 mi).
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