ZIP Code 38544, Tennessee
ZIP Code 38544 profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
ZCTA5 38544 is a 5-digit ZIP Code area located in DeKalb County / Putnam County, Tennessee. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 8,175. The land area covers 79.23 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 8,175 | ±840 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Median Age | 40.9 yrs | ±1.2 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 3,078 | ±333 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 3,558 | ±344 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 3,078 | ±333 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 480 | ±193 |
| Median Home Value | $245,100 | ±$25,571 |
| Median Gross Rent | $955 | ±$110 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $69,823 | ±$5,445 |
| Per Capita Income | $31,331 | ±$3,243 |
| Poverty Rate | 17.2% | ±6.3% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 1,387 | ±528 |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.7% | ±4.8% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 3,530 | ±442 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 91% | ±4.4% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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COUNTY OF DE KALB
GUS Population: 21,747 (2024)
ID: 175669
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: COUNTY MAYOR
1 PUBLIC SQUARE ROOM 204, SMITHVILLE TN 37166-1444
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | PK-04 | Algood, TN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 05-08 | Cookeville, TN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 05-08 | Cookeville, TN | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-01 | Baxter, TN | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-04 | Cookeville, TN | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-04 | Cookeville, TN | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Sparta, TN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Cookeville, TN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 02-04 | Baxter, TN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 10-12 | Smithville, TN |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Mr Wayne's School of Unisex Hair Design
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College Vocational | 8.4 mi away | 170 S Willow Ave, Cookeville, TN, 38501 |
9315261478
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BAXTER BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 3.3 mi away | 200 MAIN STREET, BAXTER, TN, 38544 |
(931) 252-1888
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Tennessee Technological University
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College | 9.4 mi away | 1 William L. Jones Drive, Cookeville, TN, 38505-0001 |
9313723101
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PUTNAM COUNTY LIBRARY
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Library | 9.0 mi away | 50 EAST BROAD STREET, COOKEVILLE, TN, 38501 |
(931) 526-2416
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Fortis Institute-Cookeville
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College | 9.9 mi away | 1025 Highway 111, Cookeville, TN, 38501-4305 |
9315263660
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ALGOOD BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 12.6 mi away | 125 FOURTH AVENUE NORTH, ALGOOD, TN, 38506 |
(931) 537-3240
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Genesis Career College-Cookeville
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College Vocational | 10.3 mi away | 880-A East 10th Street, Cookeville, TN, 38501-1907 |
4702594514
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JUSTIN POTTER LIBRARY
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Library | 13.6 mi away | 101 SOUTH FIRST STREET, SMITHVILLE, TN, 37166 |
(615) 597-4359
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WHITE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 16.2 mi away | 11 N. CHURCH STREET, SPARTA, TN, 38583 |
(931) 836-3613
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GORDONSVILLE BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 16.7 mi away | 63 E. MAIN STREET, GORDONSVILLE, TN, 38563 |
(615) 683-8063
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at COOKEVILLE, TN US, located 8.2 miles from ZCTA5 38544. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 47.1° | 27.0° | 37.0° | 5.29" | 2.3" |
| February | 51.4° | 29.0° | 40.2° | 5.48" | 1.8" |
| March | 60.0° | 35.4° | 47.7° | 5.46" | 0.9" |
| April | 69.8° | 43.2° | 56.5° | 5.35" | 0.0" |
| May | 77.5° | 53.3° | 65.4° | 5.15" | 0.0" |
| June | 84.3° | 61.9° | 73.1° | 5.45" | 0.0" |
| July | 87.3° | 66.1° | 76.7° | 5.69" | 0.0" |
| August | 86.9° | 64.2° | 75.5° | 3.93" | 0.0" |
| September | 81.9° | 57.4° | 69.7° | 4.47" | 0.0" |
| October | 71.9° | 45.0° | 58.4° | 3.35" | 0.0" |
| November | 60.4° | 35.1° | 47.7° | 4.30" | 0.1" |
| December | 50.9° | 30.3° | 40.6° | 6.10" | 1.0" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baxter town | Town | 3.3 mi | — |
| Cookeville city | City | 8.1 mi | — |
| Algood city | City | 13.0 mi | — |
| Smithville city | City | 14.1 mi | — |
| Sparta city | City | 15.5 mi | — |
| Dodson Branch CDP | CDP | 15.8 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 38544. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.