Cookeville, TN ZIP Codes
4 ZIP codes serve Cookeville, Tennessee: 38501, 38506, 38505 and 38503. Together they are home to 73,531 residents in 30,044 households. That is more than the 36,088 people counted inside Cookeville city limits, because these ZIP codes reach past its boundary. Median household income ranges from $52,145 in 38501 to $70,279 in 38506.
Cookeville city limits (Census)
| Measure | Census figure |
|---|---|
| Residents | 36,088 |
| Households | 14,814 |
| Median household income | $51,375 |
| Median home value | $305,400 |
| Median age | 29.8 |
| Median rent | $917 |
All 4 ZIP codes together
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents (sum of ZIP codes) | 73,531 |
| Households (sum of ZIP codes) | 30,044 |
| Median household income, range across ZIP codes | $52,145 (38501) to $70,279 (38506) |
| Household-weighted average of ZIP medians (an approximation, not a true median) | $59,672 |
| Homeowners | 59.6% |
| Households with kids under 18 | 27.4% |
| Moved in the past year | 14.8% |
| Carrier routes in EDDM2GO's route library | 62 routes, 29,873 homes (2 of 4 ZIP codes) |
Top facts
- Highest median household income in Cookeville: 38506 ($70,279)
- Most residents: 38501 (42,471 people)
- Highest homeownership: 38506 (74.7% own their home)
- Most households with kids: 38506 (30.3% of households)
- Most new movers: 38501 (16.2% moved in last year)
- Youngest median age: 38501 (31.4 years)
- Highest median home value: 38506 ($288,100)
Every ZIP code in Cookeville
| ZIP | Mailing city | Residents | Households | Median income | Home value | Homeowners | With kids | New movers | Carrier routes | Mailboxes | Why listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 38501 | Cookeville | 42,471 | 17,574 | $52,145 | $284,600 | 48.9% | 25.3% | 16.2% | 35 | 18,912 | 24% of its land; mailing city |
| 38506 | Cookeville | 30,100 | 12,470 | $70,279 | $288,100 | 74.7% | 30.3% | 12.4% | 27 | 13,361 | 9% of its land; mailing city |
| 38505 | Cookeville | 960 | 0 | — | — | — | — | 31.1% | — | — | 100% of its land; mailing city |
| 38503 | Cookeville | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 100% of its land; mailing city |
A ZIP code is listed for Cookeville when at least 10% of its land lies inside Cookeville city limits, when it holds at least 10% of the place's land, or when its USPS mailing city is Cookeville. The table shows which applies. Totals add up whole ZIP codes, so they include any parts outside Cookeville.
Counties
- Putnam County — 9 ZIP codes
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Frequently asked questions
- What ZIP codes are in Cookeville, TN?
- 38501, 38506, 38505 and 38503. A ZIP code is listed for Cookeville when at least 10% of its land lies inside Cookeville city limits, when it holds at least 10% of the place's land, or when its USPS mailing city is Cookeville.
- What is the population of Cookeville, TN?
- The Census Bureau counts 36,088 residents inside Cookeville city limits (ACS 2020–2024). The 4 ZIP codes that serve Cookeville hold 73,531 residents in all.
- What is the median household income in Cookeville, TN?
- $51,375 inside Cookeville city limits, per the Census Bureau. Across its ZIP codes the medians run from $52,145 to $70,279.
- Which Cookeville ZIP code has the highest median household income?
- 38506, at $70,279, among ZIP codes with at least 1,000 residents.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in Cookeville, TN?
- For the 2 of 4 ZIP codes in EDDM2GO's stored route library: 62 carrier routes reaching 29,873 residential and 2,519 business mailboxes. The route map loads the rest when you search them.
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