County

Cocke County, TN

7 ZIP codes  ·  6 cities  ·  Tennessee

👥38,377Population
💰$48,949Median HH Income▼ 36% below avg
🎂45.3Median Age
🏠$138,689Median Home Value▼ 50% below avg
🎓19.6%College Grads▼ 50% below avg
📊4.2%Unemployment▼ 14% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.5% Female 51.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 92.4%Hispanic: 3.1%Black: 2%Asian: 0.5%Other: 2.3%Race
White92.4%
Hispanic3.1%
Black2.0%
Asian0.5%
Other2.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
15%
18–24
7%
25–44
22%
45–64
28%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age45.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.41
Below Poverty19.9% ▲ 99% above avg
College Grads19.6% ▼ 50% below avg
Unemployment4.2% ▼ 14% below avg
No HS Diploma439 (1.8%)
HS Graduate11,658 (48.4%)
Some College3,972 (16.5%)
Associates3,316 (13.8%)
Bachelors1,759 (7.3%)
Graduate Degree2,965 (12.3%)

Education

No HS: 1.8%HS Grad: 48.4%Some College: 16.5%Associates: 13.8%Bachelors: 7.3%Graduate: 12.3%Edu
No HS1.8%
HS Grad48.4%
Some College16.5%
Associates13.8%
Bachelors7.3%
Graduate12.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 71.7%Renter: 28.3%Tenure
Owner71.7%
Renter28.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
16%
$50k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
16%
$200k–$300k
18%
$300k–$500k
9%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$48,949 ▼ 36% below avg
Median Home Value$138,689 ▼ 50% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$818/mo
Total Housing Units18,657
Vacant Units2,812

Income Distribution

Under $25k
28%
$25k–$50k
21%
$50k–$75k
22%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
9%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
93%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
19%
15–30 min
30%
30–45 min
25%
Over 45 min
26%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
20%
2000+
57%
About Cocke County, TN

Cocke County is located in Tennessee and encompasses 7 ZIP codes spanning 6 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 38,377 residents. With a median age of 45.31, it is a mature county.

Cocke County has a working-class economic profile. The median household income of $48,948 is below the national average. Unemployment stands at 4.2%, near the national average. The poverty rate of 19.9% is significantly above the national average, indicating economic challenges.

Housing in Cocke County is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country, with a median home value of $138,689 — well below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $818. Homeownership rates are high at 71.7%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Cocke County are primarily White (92.38%). Educational attainment is less-educated — 19.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average.

Cocke County, TN is a working-class area in Tennessee. The 7 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.

ZIP Codes in Cocke County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
37713 Bybee 1,348 $52,500 $136,600 $821 2.2% 25.8%
37722 Cosby 7,430 $48,221 $175,500 $892 5.7% 23.2%
37727 Del Rio 2,026 $50,000 $99,900 $1,040 3.3% 15.8%
37753 Hartford 1,075 $51,728 $78,300 $620 3.1% 28.4%
37821 Newport 22,113 $45,350 $127,800 $789 3.6% 17.6%
37843 Parrottsville 4,385 $66,071 $164,600 $788 6.2% 20.9%