US ZIP Code
38505

Cookeville, TN

Putnam County  ·  Tennessee

● Active
👥 904 Population ↓ 55% since 2019
🎂 19.2 Median Age
📊 14.2% Unemployment
▲ 191% above avg ↓ 83% since 2019
ZIP Code Details
ZIP Code38505
CityCookeville
StateTennessee (TN)
CountyPutnam County
Area Code931
Elevation1,130 ft
Latitude36.17318
Longitude-85.505637
TimezoneChicago (DST)
ZIP TypeUnique
StatusActive
People & Population (ACS 2023)
♂ Male 60.7% (549) Female 39.3% (355) ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 81.3%Hispanic: 1.7%Black: 7.6%Asian: 6.5%Other: 2.9%Race
White81.3%
Hispanic1.7%
Black7.6%
Asian6.5%
Other2.9%

Age Breakdown

5–17
0%
18–24
100%

Key Indicators

Median Age19.2 yrs
Avg Household Size-99.99
Below Poverty0.0% ▼ 100% below avg
Unemployment14.2% ▲ 191% above avg
Housing & Income

Financials

Avg HH Size-99.99
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
42%
Walked
54%
Work From Home
3%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
48%
15–30 min
34%
30–45 min
4%
Over 45 min
14%
Frequently Asked Questions
ZIP code 38505 is in Cookeville, TN, in Putnam County.
ZIP code 38505 is located in Tennessee (TN).
ZIP code 38505 is in Putnam County, TN.
ZIP 38505 observes the Chicago timezone. Daylight Saving Time is observed.
The estimated population of ZIP code 38505 is 904 people (ACS 2023).
Income data not available.
Home value data not available.
About ZIP Code 38505

ZIP code 38505 is located in Cookeville, Tennessee, within Putnam County. With a population of 904, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a young community — the median age is 19.2 years.

The population of 38505 is primarily White (81.31%).

The unemployment rate in 38505 stands at 14.2%, which is more than double the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 42%.

Overall, ZIP code 38505 in Cookeville, TN is characterized as a young community.