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ZIP Code 38544

Putnam, Tennessee

FIPS 38544

Juniper

ZIP Code 38544 is in the top 19% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %, but in the bottom 35% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the bottom 36% nationally for FEMA risk score. And it sits in the 60th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$245,100

Higher than 60% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

56%

Higher than 81% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

75.9

Higher than 64% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

8,175

Median Age

40.9

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$245,100

Higher than 60%

Median Property Tax

$1,236

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.51

Higher than 65%

Median Rent

$955

Higher than 56%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

56%

Higher than 81%

Appreciation 1yr %

-9.4%

Higher than 57%

Pandemic Gain %

59%

Recession Drop %

-2.8%

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)

57.4

Annual Snowfall (in)

6.1

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

75.9

Higher than 64%

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 38544: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 38544?
The median home value in ZIP Code 38544 is $245,100, higher than 60% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 38544?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 38544 is $1,236, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 38544 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 38544 cost about 3.51× the median household income, higher than 65% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 38544?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 38544 is $955 a month, higher than 56% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 38544?
Home prices in ZIP Code 38544 have moved 56% over the past five years (-9.4% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 38544?
ZIP Code 38544 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 38544 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 38544's FEMA National Risk Index score is 75.9 (higher than 64% 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 →