Roan Mountain, Tennessee
Roan Mountain: Census-designated place in Carter County, Tennessee
About
Roan Mountain is a CDP located in the county of Carter in the U.S. state of Tennessee.
Quick Facts about Roan Mountain
| Population : | 1,360 |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Tennessee (United States) |
| County : | Carter County |
| Postal code : | 37687 |
| Area : | 17.16 km2 |
| Altitude : | 2,579 feet / 786 meters |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 12:42:05 (5th December 2025) |
Geography
Roan Mountain is located at 36°11'46"N 82°4'13"W (36.1962300, -82.0704000).
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- Official Website
Official website of Roan Mountain
Roan Mountain zip code is 37687.
County name: Carter, County
fips: 47019
People born in Roan Mountain (1)
American college basketball coach Sonny Smith was born in Roan Mountain
Schools in Roan Mountain
College & universities near Roan Mountain, TN
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 198808 | Lees-McRae College | Banner Elk (NC) | 28604 |
Post offices near Roan Mountain
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Roan Mountain Post Office | Roan Mountain (TN) | 37687 |
Other cities in Carter County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Carter County , TN.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Elizabethton | 13,479 | City in Tennessee |
| Oak Hill | 4,432 | City in Tennessee, United States |
| Pine Crest | 2,388 | Census-designated place in Carter County, Tennessee |
| Watauga | 373 | Human settlement in Tennessee, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Roan Mountain distances to largest Tennessee cities
