City

Cottontown, TN

1 ZIP code  ·  Sumner County  ·  Tennessee

👥6,325Population
💰$98,012Median HH Income▲ 28% above avg
🎂42.8Median Age
🏠$382,400Median Home Value▲ 37% above avg
🎓42.1%College Grads▲ 9% above avg
📊1.5%Unemployment▼ 70% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.4% Female 51.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 91.6%Hispanic: 2.2%Black: 0.7%Asian: 0.8%Other: 4%Race
White91.6%
Hispanic2.2%
Black0.7%
Asian0.8%
Other4.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
18%
18–24
6%
25–44
23%
45–64
31%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.62
Below Poverty6.6% ▼ 34% below avg
College Grads42.1% ▲ 9% above avg
Unemployment1.5% ▼ 70% below avg
No HS Diploma17 (0.4%)
HS Graduate1,401 (33.4%)
Some College544 (13%)
Associates465 (11.1%)
Bachelors554 (13.2%)
Graduate Degree1,213 (28.9%)

Education

No HS: 0.4%HS Grad: 33.4%Some College: 13%Associates: 11.1%Bachelors: 13.2%Graduate: 28.9%Edu
No HS0.4%
HS Grad33.4%
Some College13.0%
Associates11.1%
Bachelors13.2%
Graduate28.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 89.7%Renter: 10.3%Tenure
Owner89.7%
Renter10.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$50k–$100k
2%
$100k–$150k
3%
$150k–$200k
5%
$200k–$300k
20%
$300k–$500k
38%
Over $500k
31%

Financials

Median HH Income$98,012 ▲ 28% above avg
Median Home Value$382,400 ▲ 37% above avg
Home/Income Ratio3.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$865/mo
Total Housing Units2,545
Vacant Units128

Income Distribution

Under $25k
7%
$25k–$50k
13%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
23%
$150k–$200k
9%
Over $200k
17%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
85%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
14%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
13%
15–30 min
37%
30–45 min
26%
Over 45 min
24%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
2%
1960s–1970s
18%
1980s–1990s
21%
2000+
59%
About Cottontown, TN

Cottontown is a city in Tennessee, located in Sumner County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 6,325 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 42.8 years.

Economically, Cottontown is a middle-income community. The median household income of $98,012 is above the national average. Approximately 6.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.5%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Cottontown is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $382,400, which is above the national average. Renters typically pay around $865 per month. Homeownership is high at 89.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Cottontown is well-educated. 42.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (91.59%).

Cottontown, TN offers residents above-average earning potential within Tennessee.

ZIP Codes in Cottontown
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
37048 6,325 $98,012 $382,400 $865 1.5% 42.1% 89.7%