| ZIP Code | 37048 |
|---|---|
| City | Cottontown |
| State | Tennessee (TN) |
| County | Sumner County |
| Area Code | 615/629 |
| Elevation | 868 ft |
| Latitude | 36.49042 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -86.591086 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 47165 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 42.8 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.62 |
| Below Poverty | 6.6% ▼ 34% below avg |
| College Grads | 42.1% ▲ 9% above avg |
| Unemployment | 1.5% ▼ 70% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 17 (0.4%) |
| HS Graduate | 1,401 (33.4%) |
| Some College | 544 (13%) |
| Associates | 465 (11.1%) |
| Bachelors | 554 (13.2%) |
| Graduate Degree | 1,213 (28.9%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $98,012 ▲ 28% above avg ↑ 29% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $382,400 ▲ 37% above avg ↑ 53% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.9x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $865/mo ↓ 8% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 2,545 |
| Vacant Units | 128 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.62 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 2,545 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 128 |
| Owner Occupied | 89.7% |
| Renter Occupied | 10.3% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.62 |
ZIP code 37048 is located in Cottontown, Tennessee, within Sumner County. With a population of 6,325, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 42.8 years. Economically, 37048 is a middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $98,012 is above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 37048 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $382,400 is above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $865 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 89.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 53% since 2019.
The population of 37048 is primarily White (91.59%). Residents are well-educated — 42.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 6.6%. Household income has grown by 29% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 37048 stands at 1.5%, which is well below the national average. About 13% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 77%.
Overall, ZIP code 37048 in Cottontown, TN is characterized as middle-income, well-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 6,325 residents, a median household income of $98,012, and a median home value of $382,400, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Tennessee.