City

Cosby, TN

1 ZIP code  ·  Cocke County  ·  Tennessee

👥7,430Population
💰$48,221Median HH Income▼ 37% below avg
🎂49.0Median Age
🏠$175,500Median Home Value▼ 37% below avg
🎓23.2%College Grads▼ 40% below avg
📊5.7%Unemployment▲ 15% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.3% Female 50.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 91.3%Hispanic: 5.7%Asian: 0.3%Other: 1.4%Race
White91.3%
Hispanic5.7%
Asian0.3%
Other1.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
14%
18–24
5%
25–44
23%
45–64
26%
65+
12%

Key Indicators

Median Age49.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.57
Below Poverty14.9% ▲ 49% above avg
College Grads23.2% ▼ 40% below avg
Unemployment5.7% ▲ 15% above avg
No HS Diploma78 (1.6%)
HS Graduate2,061 (42.3%)
Some College1,077 (22.1%)
Associates520 (10.7%)
Bachelors404 (8.3%)
Graduate Degree727 (14.9%)

Education

No HS: 1.6%HS Grad: 42.3%Some College: 22.1%Associates: 10.7%Bachelors: 8.3%Graduate: 14.9%Edu
No HS1.6%
HS Grad42.3%
Some College22.1%
Associates10.7%
Bachelors8.3%
Graduate14.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 78.2%Renter: 21.8%Tenure
Owner78.2%
Renter21.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
15%
$50k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
13%
$200k–$300k
23%
$300k–$500k
16%
Over $500k
7%

Financials

Median HH Income$48,221 ▼ 37% below avg
Median Home Value$175,500 ▼ 37% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$892/mo
Total Housing Units3,591
Vacant Units696

Income Distribution

Under $25k
26%
$25k–$50k
22%
$50k–$75k
24%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
5%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
88%
Work From Home
12%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
1%
15–30 min
35%
30–45 min
23%
Over 45 min
41%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
24%
2000+
58%
About Cosby, TN

Cosby is a city in Tennessee, located in Cocke County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 7,430 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 49 years.

Economically, Cosby is a working-class community. The median household income of $48,221 is below the national average. Approximately 14.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.7%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Cosby is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $175,500, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $892 per month. Homeownership is high at 78.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Cosby is less-educated. 23.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (91.27%).

Cosby, TN offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Tennessee.

ZIP Codes in Cosby
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
37722 7,430 $48,221 $175,500 $892 5.7% 23.2% 78.2%