38544 — Baxter, TN Home Values
Typical home value $304,173 as of June 2026 · 5th of 18 in Cookeville, TN
Blue: typical home value (Zillow ZHVI) in ZIP code 38544, June 2021 to June 2026. This page shows observed data only; no forecast.
How 38544 compares in the Cookeville, TN area
ZIP code 38544 (Baxter, TN) has a typical home value of $304,173 as of June 2026, ranking 5th of 18 ZIP codes tracked in the Cookeville, TN area, more expensive than about 78% of ZIP codes in the metro. Prices here have moved +1.3% over the trailing 12 months. Over the past five years, the typical value in this ZIP code has changed +36.0%, from $223,582 in June 2021 to $304,173 in June 2026.
Every figure above is observed Zillow data. Sialim's forecasting engine works at the metro level; see the Cookeville, TN forecast for a modeled outlook, or browse the full ranked list of ZIP codes in Cookeville.
Population and demographics
ZIP code 38544 has a population of 7,413, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimate. By race and ethnicity: 92.9% White, 3.6% Hispanic or Latino, 2.9% two or more races, and 0.6% Black or African American.
Nearby public schools
| School | Address | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cornerstone Elementary | 371 First Avenue South, Baxter, TN | 2.8 mi |
| Baxter Primary | 125 Elmore Town Road, Baxter, TN | 3 mi |
| Upperman High School | 6950 Nashville HWY, Baxter, TN | 4.2 mi |
Distance is straight-line from the ZIP code's center; driving distance will be longer. School attendance is set by district boundaries, not proximity. Confirm which school a specific address is zoned for with the local school district. Source: National Center for Education Statistics.
Frequently asked questions
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 38544?
$304,173 as of June 2026, the latest month Zillow has published observed data for.
Is 38544 an expensive ZIP code in the Cookeville, TN area?
38544 ranks 5th of 18 ZIP codes in the Cookeville, TN area by typical home value, more expensive than about 78% of ZIP codes in the metro.
How much have home values in 38544 changed over the past year?
+1.3% over the trailing 12 months, from observed Zillow data.
What is the population of ZIP code 38544?
7,413, per the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimate.
What are the closest public schools to ZIP code 38544?
Cornerstone Elementary (2.8 mi), Baxter Primary (3 mi), Upperman High School (4.2 mi), by straight-line distance from the ZIP code's center. School attendance is set by district boundaries, not proximity. Confirm assignment with the local school district.
Is this page showing a forecast for 38544?
No. Every number on this page is observed Zillow data as of June 2026, not a forecast. Sialim's forecasting engine runs at the metro level; see the Cookeville, TN forecast for a modeled outlook.
ZIP-level values shown here are observed Zillow data, not forecasts. Sialim's forecasting engine works at the metro level today; ZIP-level forecasts are planned for Sialim Pro. Data © Zillow, via Zillow Research.