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ZIP Code 38506

Putnam, Tennessee

FIPS 38506

Juniper

ZIP Code 38506 is in the top 7% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %, but in the bottom 24% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the top 19% nationally for appreciation 1yr %. And it sits in the 68th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$288,100

Higher than 68% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

68%

Higher than 93% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

56.5

Lower than 61% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

30,100

Median Age

42.9

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$288,100

Higher than 68%

Median Property Tax

$1,274

Effective Tax Rate

0%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

4.1

Higher than 76%

Median Rent

$1,007

Higher than 60%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

68%

Higher than 93%

Appreciation 1yr %

4.3%

Higher than 81%

Pandemic Gain %

61%

Recession Drop %

-3.2%

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)

60

Annual Snowfall (in)

6.1

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

56.5

Lower than 61%

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 38506: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 38506?
The median home value in ZIP Code 38506 is $288,100, higher than 68% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 38506?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 38506 is $1,274, an effective rate of 0% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 38506 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 38506 cost about 4.1× the median household income, higher than 76% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 38506?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 38506 is $1,007 a month, higher than 60% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 38506?
Home prices in ZIP Code 38506 have moved 68% over the past five years (4.3% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 38506?
ZIP Code 38506 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 38506 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 38506's FEMA National Risk Index score is 56.5 (lower than 61% 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 →