ZIP Code 38501 Demographics & Data

All About Cookeville, TN (ZIP Code 38501)

Tennessee

Demographics Data and In-depth Information About 38501

The ZIP Code 38501 is associated with the city of Cookeville in Tennessee in Putnam County in the U.S. The median household income is $38,498, while about 14% of the population is living below the poverty line. The ZIP Code 38501 has a median age of approximately 34.4 years, with 18.3% of residents aged 62 years and older. It is estimated that about 27.4% of residents in this Tennessee region hold a bachelor's degree or higher, while the per capita income is approximately $25,383. The current population estimate is 39,082.

Population in 38501

The most recent population estimate for ZIP Code 38501 is 39,082.

Cookeville, TN

The 38501 ZIP Code is associated with Cookeville, TN in Putnam County.

Area Codes associated with 38501

Telephone area codes associated with ZIP Code 38501 include 931.

Sunrise / Sunset in 38501

Sunrise: 6:38 am
Sunset: 4:27 pm
Sunrise in 38501 6:38 am
Sunrise in 38501 4:27 pm

Weather forecast for 38501

Forecast currently unavailable.

Current air quality in 38501

Air quality: Good Air quality scale in 38501 Good

Internet in 38501

An estimated 85.8% of households in ZIP Code 38501 have a computer, while about 75.9% of households have broadband Internet service.

Gender in 38501

Females make up an estimated 50.0% of the overall population in ZIP Code 38501, while males comprise about 50.0%.

Health Insurance in 38501

Approximately 14.1% of adults aged 18 to 64 in ZIP Code 38501 (Cookeville, TN) are currently uninsured and do not have health insurance.

Race & Ethnicity in ZIP Code 38501

Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 38501, 97.7% is one race, while 2.3% are two or more races. Approximately 6.8% of 38501 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 38501 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (93.5%), followed by Black or African American (4.1%) .

Race Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the racial composition of ZIP Code 38501. This visualizes the percentage of the population of each race (race alone or in combination with one or more other races).

Racial Composition of 38501

Industry Percent
White 93.5%
Black or African American 4.1%
American Indian and Alaska Native 1.4%
Asian 2.3%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0.0%
Some other race 1.2%
* Race alone or in combination with one or more other races

Income in ZIP Code 38501

The median household income in ZIP Code 38501 is $38,498, while the region's mean household income is $57,553. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $25,383. The per capita income in ZIP Code 38501 of $25,383 is approximately 14.99% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $29,859. An estimated 13.6% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately43.16% higher than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 15.7% of the population in 38501 earn $15,000 to $24,999 per year, while an estimated 14.7% earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, and 3.0% of 38501 residents earn $200,000 or more per year.

Household Income Details

Bar chart displaying household income in ZIP Code 38501. This visualizes the percentage of households in this region that fall within different income ranges, e.g. $100,000 to $149,999 per year.

Total Income in 38501

Household Income Percent
Less than $10,000 per year 12.1%
$10,000 to $14,999 per year 6.2%
$15,000 to $24,999 per year 15.7%
$25,000 to $34,999 per year 13.2%
$35,000 to $49,999 per year 14.5%
$50,000 to $74,999 per year 14.7%
$75,000 to $99,999 per year 8.7%
$100,000 to $149,999 per year 8.5%
$150,000 to $199,999 per year 3.3%
$200,000 or more per year 3.0%

Education levels in ZIP Code 38501

In ZIP Code 38501, 85.3% of the population graduated high school, while 27.4% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 7.8% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 10.8% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 32.5% in this Putnam County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).

Education Attained in 38501

Education Level Percent
Less than 9th grade 7.8%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma 6.9%
High school graduate (includes equivalency) 32.5%
Some college, no degree 19.4%
Associate's degree 5.8%
Bachelor's degree 16.6%
Graduate or professional degree 10.8%

Education Level Details

Pie chart displaying the education level breakdown in ZIP Code 38501. This visualizes the percentage of the population that has attained a specific level of education, e.g. a graduate or professional degree.

Age Breakdown in ZIP Code 38501

Residents of ZIP Code 38501 are younger than average. The median age of 34.4 years in ZIP Code 38501 is approximately 9.71% lower than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 81.2% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 18.3% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 14.5% of the population in 38501 falls in the age group 20 to 24 years, while an estimated 13.9% are aged 25 to 34 years. On the low end of the scale, 1.4% of 38501 residents are aged 85 years and over.

Age Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the age breakdown in ZIP Code 38501. This visualizes the percentage of the population in the region that falls into certain age ranges, e.g. 35 to 44 years old.

Age Breakdown in 38501

Age Range Percent
Under 5 years 5.5%
5 to 9 years 5.0%
10 to 14 years 5.1%
15 to 19 years 6.5%
20 to 24 years 14.5%
25 to 34 years 13.9%
35 to 44 years 10.7%
45 to 54 years 12.5%
55 to 59 years 5.7%
60 to 64 years 5.5%
65 to 74 years 9.2%
75 to 84 years 4.6%
85 years and over 1.4%

Language Breakdown in ZIP Code 38501

In ZIP Code 38501, 93.7% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 4.1% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 0.6% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 1.2% of homes. Lastly, 0.3% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Putnam County region.

Language Spoken in 38501

Language Spoken Percent
English only 93.7%
Spanish 4.1%
Other Indo-European languages 0.6%
Asian and Pacific Islander languages 1.2%
Other languages 0.3%
* Population 5 years and over

Language Spoken in Home

Bar chart displaying the language spoken in homes in ZIP Code 38501. This visualizes the percentage of homes in the area that list a specific language as being spoken in the home, e.g. Spanish.

Real Estate & Housing in ZIP Code 38501

Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 38501, an estimated 20.5% of homes were built between 1990 and 1999. Additionally, 16.4% of homes in the region were built between 1970 and 1979, while an estimated 2.4% of homes were built between 1940 and 1949 in this Putnam County region.

Age of Housing in 38501

Year Home Built Percent
Built in 2014 or later 4.6%
Built between 2010 and 2013 5.0%
Built between 2000 and 2009 14.0%
Built between 1990 and 1999 20.5%
Built between 1980 and 1989 14.9%
Built between 1970 and 1979 16.4%
Built between 1960 and 1969 11.9%
Built between 1950 and 1959 6.7%
Built between 1940 and 1949 2.4%
Built in 1939 or earlier 3.7%

Housing Age Breakdown

">Bar chart displaying the breakdown on housing ages in ZIP Code 38501. This visualizes the percentage of homes in the region that were built in a certain time frame, e.g. built between 1950 and 1959.

Jobs Breakdown in ZIP Code 38501

In 38501, 59.6% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 2.8% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 21.5 minutes. Approximately 26.8% of the employed population 16 years and over in 38501 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 14.0% work in arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.5% of 38501 workers 16 years and over work in agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining.

Job Industry Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying job industry breakdown details for ZIP Code 38501. This visualizes the percentage of the population 16 years and over that work in certain industries, e.g. educational services, and health care and social assistance.

Job Industry Breakdown in 38501

Industry Percent
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining 0.5%
Construction 4.9%
Manufacturing 13.8%
Wholesale trade 1.6%
Retail trade 13.4%
Transportation and warehousing, and utilities 4.5%
Information 1.0%
Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing 5.1%
Professional, scientific, management, and administrative 7.7%
Educational services, and health care and social assistance 26.8%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services 14.0%
Other services, except public administration 4.3%
Public administration 2.5%

Chronic Health Issues in ZIP Code 38501 [4]

Chronic Health Issues Breakdown

Bar chart displaying a breakdown of chronic health issues in ZIP Code 38501. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that have specific chronic health issues, e.g. high blood pressure, diabetes, or arthritis.

Health Issues in 38501

Health Issue Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Health Risk Behaviors & Prevention in 38501 [4]

One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 38501 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 85.9% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 38501 list , as a preventive measure.

Preventative Health in 38501

Preventive Measure Percent of adults*
Current access to health insurance 85.9%
* aged 18 & above

Preventative Health Measures

Bar chart displaying preventative health data in ZIP Code 38501. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that engage in preventative health measures, e.g. sholesterol screenings and visits to doctors for routine checkups.

Health Risk Behaviors Details

Bar chart displaying health risk behaviors details in ZIP Code 38501. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and older that engage in health risk behaviors, e.g. smoking or binge drinking.

Health Risk Behaviors in 38501

Risk Behavior Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Utilities in ZIP Code 38501 [6]

Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 38501 has an average daily solar radiation level of 5.02 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 21.84% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 23.82% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).

Electricity Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the electricity rates breakdown in ZIP Code 38501. This visualizes electricity rates in 38501 compared to rates in the state and rates in the U.S. as a whole.

Electricity Rates in 38501

Region Residential Commercial Industrial
ZIP Code 38501 10.38¢/kWh 11¢/kWh 6.8¢/kWh
Tennessee 12.61¢/kWh 12.32¢/kWh 6.51¢/kWh
United States 16.83¢/kWh 13.47¢/kWh 8.51¢/kWh

Solar Power in 38501

Month ZIP Code 38501 Low (WA) High (AZ)
Jan 3.83 1.9 5.84
Feb 4.26 3 6.31
Mar 5.08 3.65 7.02
Apr 5.46 5.13 7.3
May 5.57 5.17 7.13
Jun 5.71 5.72 6.95
Jul 5.71 6.22 6.51
Aug 5.76 6.08 6.65
Sep 5.61 5.15 7.02
Oct 5.27 3.32 6.92
Nov 4.51 2.33 5.99
Dec 3.49 1.78 5.46
All figures listed are kWh/m2/day — kilowatt hours per square meter per day

Solar Radiation Levels

Line chart displaying solar radiation levels in ZIP Code 38501. This visualizes solar power levels in 38501 compared to radiation levels in both a historically low radiation state (WA) and a historically high radiation state (AZ).

Consumer Financial Products Complaints in 38501 [5]

Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 38501, credit reporting or other personal consumer reports have received the most complaints in 38501 in the past 12 months. Credit reporting or credit repair services received the second most complaints. The most frequent complaint overall in this Putnam County region was incorrect information on a report.

Consumer Complaints (Products)

Pie chart displaying the specific consumer financial products associated with complaints that originated from residents in ZIP Code 38501. This visualizes the specific products that were the subject of complaints, e.g. a mortgage or a credit card.

Consumer Complaints by Product in 38501

Complaint Product Number of Complaints*
Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports 54
Credit reporting or credit repair services 31
Debt collection 24
Checking or savings account 10
Credit card 7
Other 23
* Total in 2021

Consumer Complaints by Issue in 38501

Complaint Issue Number of Complaints*
Incorrect information on your report 46
Improper use of your report 24
Attempts to collect debt not owed 19
Managing an account 8
Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation 6
Other 46
* Total 2021 - 2024 (current)

Consumer Complaints (Issues)

Pie chart displaying the complaints about consumer financial products and services that were sent to companies for response from residents in ZIP Code 38501. This visualizes the specific complaint issues that arose in this region, e.g. incorrect information on a report.

Notes

  • [4] Health data referenced here originate from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
  • [5] Consumer financial product complaint data referenced here originate from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
  • [6] Electricity rates and electricity usage data referenced here originate from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) and/or the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). Estimates utilize regional U.S. Census Bureau data along with regional NREL and/or EIA data.