| ZIP Code | 38501 |
|---|---|
| City | Cookeville |
| State | Tennessee (TN) |
| County | Putnam County |
| Area Code | 931 |
| Elevation | 1,045 ft |
| Latitude | 36.226045 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -85.533285 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 47141 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 31.5 yrs ↓ 8% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.31 |
| Below Poverty | 18.9% ▲ 89% above avg |
| College Grads | 38.7% ≈ Avg |
| Unemployment | 4.2% ▼ 15% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 298 (1.3%) |
| HS Graduate | 6,723 (29.4%) |
| Some College | 3,126 (13.7%) |
| Associates | 3,864 (16.9%) |
| Bachelors | 1,568 (6.9%) |
| Graduate Degree | 7,274 (31.8%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $50,923 ▼ 33% below avg ↑ 32% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $245,100 ▼ 12% below avg ↑ 54% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 4.8x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $856/mo ↑ 21% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 19,158 |
| Vacant Units | 1,705 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.31 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 19,158 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 1,705 |
| Owner Occupied | 49.4% |
| Renter Occupied | 50.6% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.31 |
ZIP code 38501 is located in Cookeville, Tennessee, within Putnam County. With a population of 42,422, this is a highly populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 31.5 years. Economically, 38501 is a working-class ZIP code: the median household income of $50,923 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 38501 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $245,100 is near the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $856 per month in median rent. The area has a relatively balanced mix of owners (49.4%) and renters (50.6%). Median home values have increased by 54% since 2019.
The population of 38501 is primarily White (81.63%). Residents are moderately educated — 38.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 18.9%. Household income has grown by 32% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 38501 stands at 4.2%, which is near the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 79%.
Overall, ZIP code 38501 in Cookeville, TN is characterized as working-class, moderately educated, and a relatively young community. With 42,422 residents, a median household income of $50,923, and a median home value of $245,100, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Tennessee.