The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 38505 sells for about $362,000, or $200 per square foot.
Prices are up +1.1% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 113 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,400 a month.
ZIP 38505 — Cookeville
The housing market in the broader Cookeville area is experiencing modest price growth with a median sale price of $362,000. Market activity is characterized by low inventory and steady demand, though specific data for ZIP 38505 is extremely limited due to its small population size. Figures reported reflect the broader Cookeville city and Putnam County market context.
This area is primarily suited for those seeking proximity to the educational and economic anchors of Cookeville, though the specific ZIP 38505 is sparsely populated and lacks comprehensive residential market data.
Median prices moved up 1.1% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 113 days on market with 0.0 months of supply — a slower-moving market.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 0% of asking — demand is holding steady.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 0.0% · poverty 0.0% — a stable, low-distress profile.
versus the prior ACS vintage
in-migration and out-migration balanced
ZCTA 38505, Putnam County TN
ACS 2024 5-year estimates. Aggregate published statistics for this ZIP — never individual records, and never an attribute of any individual property or resident.
Cookeville serves as a regional hub for the Upper Cumberland area with a mix of manufacturing, retail, and education sectors anchored by Tennessee Tech University.
Property taxes are assessed at the county level by the Putnam County Assessor of Property based on appraised value; specific ZIP-level tax rates are not independently published.
The rental market in the broader Cookeville area shows significant demand with a high renter-occupancy share, though specific ZIP 38505 rental depth is not separately tracked.
The local economy is driven by Tennessee Tech University, regional healthcare services, and a diverse manufacturing base in Putnam County.
The area is served by regional highway corridors including I-40, providing access to Nashville and Knoxville.
The Putnam County Assessor of Property manages assessments for all parcels within the county jurisdiction.
Parcels in this area are subject to Putnam County property tax levies and are served by the Putnam County School System.
Data sourced from MapOfZipCodes and ZipAtlas; specific ACS ZCTA-level breakdowns for this ZIP are limited due to low population density.
- Thrive Family Fun Center3.92.7 mi
- 123 Bounce Party4.91.3 mi
- Golden Corral Buffet & Grill4.32.6 mi
- Tucker Stadium4.30.2 mi
- DelMonaco Winery & Vineyards4.66.3 mi
- Putnam County A&I Fair4.42.2 mi
- Spankies4.30.1 mi
- Burgess Falls State Park4.810.5 mi
- Cummins Falls State Park4.76.2 mi
- Cane Creek Park4.72.1 mi
- Window Cliffs State Natural Area4.710.6 mi
- AMC Highland 124.23 mi
- Cookeville Depot Museum4.70.8 mi
- Cookeville History Museum4.80.8 mi
- Monterey Depot Museum4.713.3 mi
- Burgess Falls State Park4.810.5 mi
- Cummins Falls State Park4.76.2 mi
- Cane Creek Park4.72.1 mi
- Window Cliffs State Natural Area4.710.6 mi
- Dogwood Park4.80.8 mi
- Hurricane Marina4.817.1 mi
- Cookeville Boat Dock4.614.6 mi
- Sligo Resort and Marina4.418.7 mi
- Edgar Evins Marina4.619.1 mi
- White Plains Golf Course3.94 mi
- Tennessee Tech Golden Eagle Golf Club4.31.8 mi
- Belle Acres Golf Course3.81.3 mi
- Publix Super Market at The Shoppes at Eagle Point4.62.4 mi
- T.J. Maxx4.31.5 mi
- Kohl's4.21.8 mi
- Ross Dress for Less4.22.4 mi
- Gabe's4.41.1 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.