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ZIP Code 38501

Putnam, Tennessee

FIPS 38501

Juniper

ZIP Code 38501 is in the top 9% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %, but in the bottom 11% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the top 23% nationally for appreciation 1yr %. And it sits in the 67th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$284,600

Higher than 67% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

65%

Higher than 91% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

57.4

Lower than 60% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

42,471

Median Age

31.4

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$284,600

Higher than 67%

Median Property Tax

$1,371

Effective Tax Rate

0%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

5.46

Higher than 89%

Median Rent

$883

Near median

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

65%

Higher than 91%

Appreciation 1yr %

3.3%

Higher than 77%

Pandemic Gain %

63%

Recession Drop %

-1.1%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

86.2

Winter Avg Low (°F)

28.8

Avg Temperature (°F)

57.4

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

29

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

96.9

Annual Precipitation (in)

59.9

Annual Snowfall (in)

6.1

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

57.4

Lower than 60%

The full report

Six pillars — each with percentile benchmarks, 16-year trends, and per-metric detail.

  • People

  • Work & Money

  • Housing

  • Amenities

  • Environment & Risk

ZIP Code 38501: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 38501?
The median home value in ZIP Code 38501 is $284,600, higher than 67% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 38501?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 38501 is $1,371, an effective rate of 0% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 38501 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 38501 cost about 5.46× the median household income, higher than 89% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 38501?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 38501 is $883 a month, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 38501?
Home prices in ZIP Code 38501 have moved 65% over the past five years (3.3% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 38501?
ZIP Code 38501 averages 57.4°F year-round, summer highs near 86.2°F, winter lows around 28.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 6.1 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 38501 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 38501's FEMA National Risk Index score is 57.4 (lower than 60% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is tornado.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, FEMA National Risk Index, FHFA House Price Index, OpenStreetMap, EPA. Explore the map →