38501 ZIP Code
Cookeville, Tennessee
December 15, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 38501 |
| City/Town: | Cookeville |
| County: | Putnam |
| State: | Tennessee |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 41,930 |
| Median Household Income: | $49,373 |
| Per Capita Income: | $28,654 |
| Total Housing Units: | 18,899 |
| Median Home Value: | $221,200 |
| Land Area: | 87.1 sq miles
225.5 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.2 sq miles
0.5 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 36.2260, -85.5333 |
Population Information (38501 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 41,930 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 20,725 | 49.4% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 21,205 | 50.6% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 31.5 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 2,154 | 5.1% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 2,449 | 5.8% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 2,207 | 5.3% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 3,673 | 8.8% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 6,147 | 14.7% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 6,066 | 14.5% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 4,154 | 9.9% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 5,152 | 12.3% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,774 | 4.2% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 2,431 | 5.8% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 3,153 | 7.5% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 2,048 | 4.9% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 522 | 1.2% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (38501 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $221,200 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.3 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $828 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 18,899 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 17,269 | 91.4% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,630 | 8.6% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 8,669 | 50.2% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 8,600 | 49.8% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (38501 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 25,300 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 1,332 | 5.3% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,538 | 6.1% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 8,132 | 32.1% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 5,480 | 21.7% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,552 | 6.1% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 4,353 | 17.2% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 2,913 | 11.5% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 88.7% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 28.7% | 34.3% |
Income Information (38501 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $49,373 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $67,626 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $68,043 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $28,654 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (38501 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 22,017 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 20,750 | 94.8% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 1,147 | 5.2% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 12,792 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 15,982 | 77.0% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 3,103 | 15.0% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 1,567 | 7.6% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 98 | 0.5% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (38501 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 36,121 | 86.1% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 1,393 | 3.3% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 18 | 0.0% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 510 | 1.2% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 1,326 | 3.2% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 2,562 | 6.1% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 2,415 | 5.8% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 3,604 | 8.6% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 1,488 | 3.5% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 205 | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 150 | 0.4% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 1,761 | 4.2% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (38501 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 1,432 | 8.3% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 813 | 4.7% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 2,379 | 13.8% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,671 | 9.7% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 2,424 | 14.0% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 3,111 | 18.0% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,927 | 11.2% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,975 | 11.4% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 832 | 4.8% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 705 | 4.1% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (38501 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 16,596 | 80.0% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 2,275 | 11.0% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 335 | 1.6% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 116 | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 1,240 | 6.0% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 21.5 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (38501 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 83 | 0.4% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 1,220 | 5.9% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 2,976 | 14.3% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 348 | 1.7% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 2,981 | 14.4% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 1,384 | 6.7% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 236 | 1.1% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 1,048 | 5.1% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,552 | 7.5% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 4,796 | 23.1% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 2,684 | 12.9% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 932 | 4.5% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 510 | 2.5% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (38501 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 19.8% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (38501 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 37,183 | 88.7% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 28,229 | 67.3% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 13,878 | 33.1% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 4,228 | 10.1% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (38501 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 13,534 | 78.4% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 4,998 | 28.9% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 2,953 | 17.1% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 832 | 4.8% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 362 | 2.1% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,646 | 9.5% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (38501 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 10,261 | 54.3% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 393 | 2.1% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 1,023 | 5.4% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 1,979 | 10.5% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 2,254 | 11.9% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 1,184 | 6.3% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 690 | 3.7% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 1,097 | 5.8% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 18 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (38501 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 116 | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 2,678 | 14.2% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 3,203 | 16.9% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 3,250 | 17.2% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 3,073 | 16.3% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 2,577 | 13.6% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,836 | 9.7% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,008 | 5.3% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 598 | 3.2% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 560 | 3.0% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (38501 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 544 | 2.9% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 2,143 | 11.3% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 5,389 | 28.5% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 7,770 | 41.1% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 2,327 | 12.3% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 726 | 3.8% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (38501 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 4,013 | 23.2% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 274 | 1.6% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 12,763 | 73.9% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 59 | 0.3% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 82 | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 78 | 0.5% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (38501 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 925 | 5.4% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 5,449 | 31.6% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 6,633 | 38.4% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 4,262 | 24.7% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (38501 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 243 | 2.8% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 757 | 8.7% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,521 | 17.5% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,261 | 14.5% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 2,489 | 28.7% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 1,653 | 19.1% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 671 | 7.7% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 74 | 0.9% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (38501 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,290 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $428 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $828 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.54 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.08 | 2.38 |
Households (38501 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 17,269 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 6,846 | 39.6% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 2,272 | 13.2% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 3,966 | 23.0% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 5,305 | 30.7% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 4,192 | 24.3% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 4,195 | 24.3% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.31 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.92 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (38501 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 17,022 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 7,348 | 43.2% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 7,628 | 44.8% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 360 | 2.1% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,471 | 8.6% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 6,638 | 39.0% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (38501 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 12,845 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 500 | 3.9% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 482 | 3.8% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 3,633 | 28.3% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,664 | 13.0% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 6,566 | 51.1% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (38501 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 33,730 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 2,147 | 6.4% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 41,411 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 5,347 | 12.9% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 328 | 6.1% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 3,160 | 59.1% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,859 | 34.8% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (38501 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 33,654 | 80.3% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 7,708 | 18.4% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 4,186 | 54.3% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 3,337 | 43.3% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 897 | 11.6% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 185 | 2.4% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (38501 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 39,600 | 94.4% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 274 | 0.7% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 2,330 | 850.4% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 2,330 | 850.4% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 2,330 | 850.4% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 85 | 31.0% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 116 | 42.3% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 1,344 | 490.5% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 111 | 40.5% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (38501 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 39,776 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 36,631 | 92.1% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 3,145 | 7.9% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 2,093 | 5.3% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 623 | 1.6% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 279 | 0.7% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 150 | 0.4% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (38501 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 17,269 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 15,899 | 92.1% | 89.4% |
Cookeville, TN38501