Putnam County, TN ZIP Codes
Tennessee (TN) · 10 ZIP codes · 6 cities
10
ZIP codes
81,188
population (2021)
+12.3%
pop change since 2010
47141
FIPS code
Putnam County ZIP code map
About Putnam County
Putnam County is located in Tennessee and contains 10 ZIP codes across 6 cities and communities.
The county's population was 81,188 as of 2021,
an increase of
12.3% from 72,321 in 2010.
The timezone is Mountain Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Putnam County is 47141.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 81,188 |
| 2010 population | 72,321 |
| Change | +12.3% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Tennessee |
| FIPS code | 47141 |
| Timezone | Mountain |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Putnam County
ZIP codes for Putnam County, TN (10)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 38501 | Cookeville | Putnam | View map |
| 38502 | Cookeville | Putnam | View map |
| 38503 | Cookeville | Putnam | View map |
| 38505 | Cookeville | Putnam | View map |
| 38506 | Cookeville | Putnam | View map |
| 38544 | Baxter | Putnam | View map |
| 38545 | Bloomington Springs | Putnam | View map |
| 38548 | Buffalo Valley | Putnam | View map |
| 38574 | Monterey | Putnam | View map |
| 38582 | Silver Point | Putnam | View map |
Demographics & statistics
90,150
Population
37.1
Median age
$54,659
Median household income
$29,764
Per capita income
$210,350
Median home value
$780
Median monthly rent
78.0%
Home ownership
12.8%
Poverty rate
4.1%
Unemployment
26,907
Housing units
20.0%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
2,532
Under 5
2,311
2,661
5–9
2,430
2,873
10–14
2,623
3,427
15–19
3,129
4,678
20–24
4,271
6,027
25–34
5,503
5,488
35–44
5,010
5,642
45–54
5,151
2,590
55–59
2,364
3,264
60–64
2,979
4,681
65–74
4,274
2,457
75–84
2,243
806
85+
736
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 18,823 | 23.7% |
| 18 and over | 71,327 | 76.4% |
| 65 and over | 15,197 | 19.3% |
| Median age | 37.1 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
87.2%
Two or more races
4.2%
Hispanic or Latino
3.7%
Other race
1.9%
Black or African American
1.9%
Asian
0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.3%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 81,660 | 87.2% |
| Two or more races | 3,895 | 4.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3,480 | 3.7% |
| Other race | 1,805 | 1.9% |
| Black or African American | 1,742 | 1.9% |
| Asian | 806 | 0.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 242 | 0.3% |
Household income
Under $10k
4.8%
$10k–$15k
5.0%
$15k–$25k
12.2%
$25k–$35k
8.8%
$35k–$50k
12.8%
$50k–$75k
19.6%
$75k–$100k
12.2%
$100k–$150k
13.6%
$150k–$200k
7.5%
$200k+
3.6%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 4.8% |
| $10k–$15k | 5.0% |
| $15k–$25k | 12.2% |
| $25k–$35k | 8.8% |
| $35k–$50k | 12.8% |
| $50k–$75k | 19.6% |
| $75k–$100k | 12.2% |
| $100k–$150k | 13.6% |
| $150k–$200k | 7.5% |
| $200k+ | 3.6% |
| Median income | $54,659 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
6.1%
$50k–$100k
12.0%
$100k–$150k
14.4%
$150k–$200k
12.3%
$200k–$300k
27.5%
$300k–$500k
22.4%
$500k–$1M
3.9%
$1M+
1.4%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $210,350 |
| Median rent / month | $780 |
| Owner occupied | 78.0% |
| Renter occupied | 22.0% |
| Vacant | 13.5% |
| Single-family detached | 73.0% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.9% |
| Mobile homes | 15.9% |
| Median rooms | 6.0 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.58 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.2% |
| 2010–2019 | 10.6% |
| 2000–2009 | 18.7% |
| 1990–1999 | 17.8% |
| 1980–1989 | 14.0% |
| 1970–1979 | 14.9% |
| 1960–1969 | 10.3% |
| 1950–1959 | 5.6% |
| 1940–1949 | 1.6% |
| 1939 or earlier | 6.3% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 5.5% |
| 2 bedrooms | 20.9% |
| 3 bedrooms | 53.2% |
| 4 bedrooms | 14.5% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 5.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.7% |
| 1 vehicle | 22.6% |
| 2 vehicles | 37.2% |
| 3 or more | 36.7% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 17.4% |
| Electricity | 68.0% |
| Propane / LP gas | 6.7% |
| Fuel oil | 0.8% |
| Wood | 6.7% |
| No fuel used | 0.2% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 17,299 | 57.3% |
| Cohabiting couple | 2,389 | 6.3% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 7,616 | 17.9% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 9,472 | 18.5% |
| Households with children under 18 | 10,206 | 28.4% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 10,852 | 36.3% |
| Average household size | 2.54 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 30.1% | 18.9% |
| Married | 55.6% | 60.7% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 1.6% |
| Widowed | 4.3% | 8.3% |
| Divorced | 8.7% | 10.6% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
5.1%
Some HS, no diploma
6.5%
HS graduate
43.9%
Some college, no degree
19.0%
Associate's degree
5.6%
Bachelor's degree
12.7%
Graduate / professional
7.3%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 88.4% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 20.0% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 1,220 | 6.5% |
| Kindergarten | 858 | 3.8% |
| Elementary school | 8,592 | 50.7% |
| High school | 4,178 | 20.8% |
| College / grad school | 8,500 | 18.2% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Retail trade
18.0%
Education & healthcare
17.9%
Manufacturing
17.2%
Transportation & utilities
8.3%
Construction
8.3%
Arts, food & hospitality
7.1%
Professional & management
7.1%
Other services
4.6%
Wholesale trade
3.6%
Finance & real estate
2.9%
Public administration
2.7%
Agriculture & mining
2.0%
Information
0.5%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 27.7% |
| Service | 16.9% |
| Sales & office | 19.8% |
| Natural resources & construction | 10.0% |
| Production & transportation | 25.6% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 77.0% |
| Government | 11.0% |
| Self-employed | 11.9% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.2% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 82.0% |
| Carpool | 7.2% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 3.3% |
| Other means | 0.4% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 24.4 |
Poverty
All people
12.8%
Under 18 years
16.4%
18 and over
11.7%
Married-couple families
5.2%
Female-led households
34.7%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 41.2% |
| Retirement income | 25.8% |
| Supplemental Security | 8.5% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.1% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 8.8% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 40.5% |
| High cholesterol | 37.3% |
| Heart disease | 8.3% |
| Stroke | 3.8% |
| Asthma | 10.5% |
| Arthritis | 31.3% |
| Kidney disease | 3.3% |
| Pulmonary disease | 10.3% |
| Cancer | 7.1% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 14.0% |
| No physical activity | 28.6% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 34.5% |
| Fair or poor health | 18.7% |
| Poor mental health | 17.2% |
| Poor physical health | 12.9% |
| No health insurance | 17.7% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 76.5% |
| Visited dentist | 55.9% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.5% |
| Teeth loss | 19.2% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 4,957 | 7.8% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 17.0% |
| Under 18 | 3.4% |
| 18–64 years | 17.1% |
| 65 and over | 36.1% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 67.4% |
| Public insurance | 40.8% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 3.3% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 85,307 | 93.7% |
| Spanish | 1,461 | 0.9% |
| Other Indo-European | 1,136 | 0.7% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 115 | 0.1% |
| Other languages | 209 | 0.1% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 86,318 | 97.2% |
| Born in same state | 85,660 | 96.0% |
| Born in different state | 54,988 | 62.9% |
| Foreign born | 658 | 1.2% |
| Naturalized citizen | 3,832 | 2.8% |
| Not a US citizen | 1,750 | 67.6% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 20,312 | 22.5% |
| French | 11,194 | 12.4% |
| Italian | 8,086 | 9% |
| English | 913 | 1% |
| German | 405 | 0.4% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 369 | 0.4% |
| Dutch | 167 | 0.2% |
| Irish | 91 | 0.1% |
| Norwegian | 63 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 39.1% |
| Internet access | 91.6% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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