38544 ZIP Code – Baxter, Tennessee
Located in Baxter, Tennessee, ZIP code 38544 is a mid-sized ZIP code within Putnam County with a population of approximately 7,283 residents. The median household income of $62,557 is near the Tennessee average and near the national average. The median home value of $196,800 is below the national average, with 78.8% owner-occupied housing (decreasing). , and the median rent of $783 is below the national average. Housing consists of 83% single-family (increasing).
The unemployment rate is 7.0%, above the national average. About 17.2% of residents live below the poverty line, above the national rate. An estimated 15.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well below the national average. The median age is 41.4, near the national median. ZIP codes in the surrounding area include 38582, 38545, 38548.
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ZIP 38544 vs. Tennessee vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 38544 | TN Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,283 | 11k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $62k | $60k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $196k | $201k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $783 | $922 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 41.4 | 42.7 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 7.0% | 5.2% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 17.2% | 15.0% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 15.9% | 22.7% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 38582 – Silver Point
- 38545 – Bloomington Springs
- 38548 – Buffalo Valley
- 38503 – Cookeville
- 38501 – Cookeville
- 38569 – Lancaster
- 38552 – Chestnut Mound
- 38564 – Granville
- 38506 – Cookeville
- 38567 – Hickman
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 38582 | SILVER POINT | 1,936 | $70,833 |
| 38545 | BLOOMINGTON SPRINGS | 1,391 | $57,402 |
| 38548 | BUFFALO VALLEY | 1,156 | $58,664 |
| 38503 | COOKEVILLE | Not provided | Not provided |
| 38501 | COOKEVILLE | 41,930 | $49,373 |