City

Cottage Grove, TN

1 ZIP code  ·  Henry County  ·  Tennessee

👥923Population
💰$58,828Median HH Income▼ 23% below avg
🎂37.6Median Age
🏠$137,800Median Home Value▼ 51% below avg
🎓19.3%College Grads▼ 50% below avg
📊5.5%Unemployment▲ 13% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.1% Female 48.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 87.3%Hispanic: 1.2%Black: 1.3%Other: 7.3%Race
White87.3%
Hispanic1.2%
Black1.3%
Other7.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
14%
5–17
8%
18–24
5%
25–44
27%
45–64
28%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age37.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.97
Below Poverty15.1% ▲ 51% above avg
College Grads19.3% ▼ 50% below avg
Unemployment5.5% ▲ 13% above avg
No HS Diploma5 (0.8%)
HS Graduate277 (46%)
Some College71 (11.8%)
Associates133 (22.1%)
Bachelors2 (0.3%)
Graduate Degree114 (18.9%)

Education

No HS: 0.8%HS Grad: 46%Some College: 11.8%Associates: 22.1%Bachelors: 0.3%Graduate: 18.9%Edu
No HS0.8%
HS Grad46.0%
Some College11.8%
Associates22.1%
Bachelors0.3%
Graduate18.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 83%Renter: 17%Tenure
Owner83.0%
Renter17.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
14%
$50k–$100k
22%
$100k–$150k
23%
$150k–$200k
19%
$200k–$300k
9%
$300k–$500k
12%

Financials

Median HH Income$58,828 ▼ 23% below avg
Median Home Value$137,800 ▼ 51% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units379
Vacant Units68

Income Distribution

Under $25k
21%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
89%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
12%
15–30 min
30%
30–45 min
33%
Over 45 min
24%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
19%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
11%
2000+
57%
About Cottage Grove, TN

Cottage Grove is a city in Tennessee, located in Henry County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 923 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 37.6 years.

Economically, Cottage Grove is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $58,828 is below the national average. Approximately 15.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.5%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Cottage Grove is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $137,800, which is well below the national average. Homeownership is high at 83.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Cottage Grove is less-educated. 19.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is primarily White (87.32%).

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

ZIP Codes in Cottage Grove
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
38224 923 $58,828 $137,800 5.5% 19.3% 83.0%