County ProfileTN
Putnam County
Population: 79,854 · 8 ZIP codes
Demographics
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS/Decennial). Estimates vary by year.
People
Total population
79,854
People
Median age
36
Housing
Total households
33,601
Income
Median household income
$58,912
Housing
Total housing units
36,506
Employment
Employment rate
58.8%
Education
Bachelor’s degree or higher
29.8%
Healthcare
Insured population
89.4%
County details
Local time 02:17:05(CT)| Name | Putnam |
|---|---|
| Total ZIP codes | 8total |
| ZIP codes (by type) | 5 Standard2 PO Box1 Unique |
| Area code | 615, 629, 931 |
| Timezone | Central Time (CT) |
| Coordinates | 36.1409404, -85.4961801 |
| Land area | 401.1 sq miles(1,038.9 km²) |
Map of Putnam county, Tennessee with ZIP codes
Cities and Communities in Putnam County
Compare the largest cities in Putnam County by population, median income, and growth. Use the table below to analyze key demographic shifts across the region.
| City | Population | Median incomeHousehold | ZIP codes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cookeville | 34,842 | $51,375 | 5ZIPs |
| Monterey | 2,746 | $45,922 | 1ZIPs |
| Baxter | 1,578 | $58,750 | 1ZIPs |
| Silver Point | 1,438 | — | 1ZIPs |
— Data unavailable or suppressed by the U.S. Census Bureau for areas with small sample sizes to protect individual privacy.
ZIP Codes in Putnam County
Review the most populated postal areas across Putnam County. Use the ranking below to compare resident density and demographic scales between the county's major zones.
| ZIP | City | Median incomeHousehold | Population (ZIP) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 38501 | Cookeville | $52,145 | 41,141 |
| 38506 | Cookeville | $70,279 | 29,976 |
| 38574 | Monterey | $52,223 | 8,816 |
| 38544 | Baxter | $69,823 | 7,435 |
| 38582 | Silver Point | $93,333 | 1,438 |
| 38505 | Cookeville | — | 844 |
| 38502 | Cookeville | — | — |
| 38503 | Cookeville | — | — |
Data Sources & Citations
The geographic and demographic information presented on this site is compiled from publicly available, authoritative sources, including:
- United States Census BureauDemographic, population, housing, and socioeconomic data sourced from Census Bureau datasets, including the Decennial Census and the American Community Survey (ACS).Census Data
- United States Postal Service (USPS)ZIP code classifications, delivery types, and postal designations used for reference purposes. USPS ZIP codes are intended for mail delivery and may not always align exactly with Census geographic boundaries.USPS