Sewanee
Census-designated place in Franklin County, Tennessee
Sewanee is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Franklin County, Tennessee, with 2,535 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,929 ft (588 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Monteagle, 4.6 miles NE.
- 2,535residents (2020 Census)
- 1,929 ftelevation · 588 m
- 3.9 sq miland area · 10.1 km²
- 652 / sq mipopulation density
- 37383ZIP code
About Sewanee
Sewanee () is a census-designated place (CDP) in Franklin County, Tennessee, United States. The population was 2,535 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Winchester, Tennessee Micropolitan Statistical Area.
Sewanee is best known as the home of The University of the South, commonly known as "Sewanee".
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Living in Sewanee
- Median household income
- $136,111
- Median home value
- $465,500
- Median rent
- $1,173/mo
- Median age
- 21.5
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Sewanee had 2,535 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 2,535 |
|---|---|
| Density | 652 per sq mi (252 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Sewanee at a glance
| State | Tennessee (TN) |
|---|---|
| County | Franklin County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 2,535 (2020) |
| Land area | 3.89 sq mi (10.1 km²) |
| Water area | 0.02 sq mi (0.05 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,929 ft (588 m) |
| Coordinates | 35.1979° N, 85.9215° W |
| ZIP code | 37383 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4767140 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Sewanee
- Monteagle4.6 mi NE
- Cowan5.7 mi SW
- Sherwood8.5 mi S
- Decherd8.7 mi W
- Pelham9.8 mi N
- Tracy City10.3 mi NE
- Winchester10.5 mi W
- Estill Springs13.0 mi W
- Orme14.3 mi SE
- Hillsboro14.4 mi N
- Coalmont15.5 mi NE
- Belvidere15.8 mi W
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Sewanee
What county is Sewanee in?
Sewanee is in Franklin County, Tennessee.
What is the population of Sewanee, TN?
2,535 people lived in Sewanee at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Sewanee, TN?
The ZIP code of Sewanee is 37383.
What is the elevation of Sewanee?
1,929 feet (588 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Sewanee?
Monteagle (4.6 mi), Cowan (5.7 mi), Sherwood (8.5 mi), Decherd (8.7 mi), Pelham (9.8 mi).
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