Cosby
Census-designated place in Cocke County, Tennessee

Cosby is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Cocke County, Tennessee, with 807 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,722 ft (525 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Pittman Center, 8.4 miles W.
- 807residents (2020 Census)
- 1,722 ftelevation · 525 m
- 5.5 sq miland area · 14.3 km²
- 146 / sq mipopulation density
- 37722ZIP code
About Cosby
Cosby is a census-designated place (CDP) and unincorporated community in Cocke County in the U.S. state of Tennessee. The population of the Cosby CDP according to the 2020 census was 807. The community has given its name to the northeastern section of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, which forms its southern boundary. Cosby's zip code also extends to into Sevier County, and borders the town of Pittman Center.
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- Median household income
- $91,563
- Median age
- 34.3
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Cosby had 807 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 807 |
|---|---|
| Density | 146 per sq mi (56 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Cosby at a glance
| State | Tennessee (TN) |
|---|---|
| County | Cocke County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 807 (2020) |
| Land area | 5.53 sq mi (14.3 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,722 ft (525 m) |
| Coordinates | 35.7951° N, 83.2457° W |
| ZIP code | 37722 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4717300 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Cosby
- Pittman Center8.4 mi W
- Fairgarden11.7 mi NW
- Newport11.8 mi N
- Gatlinburg14.7 mi W
- Parrottsville17.1 mi NE
- Baneberry17.5 mi N
- Pigeon Forge17.8 mi W
- Dandridge19.2 mi NW
- Sevierville19.8 mi W
- White Pine21.3 mi N
- Maggie Valley, NC21.3 mi SE
- Cherokee, NC21.6 mi S
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Frequently asked questions about Cosby
What county is Cosby in?
Cosby is in Cocke County, Tennessee.
What is the population of Cosby, TN?
807 people lived in Cosby at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Cosby, TN?
The ZIP code of Cosby is 37722.
What is the elevation of Cosby?
1,722 feet (525 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Cosby?
Pittman Center (8.4 mi), Fairgarden (11.7 mi), Newport (11.8 mi), Gatlinburg (14.7 mi), Parrottsville (17.1 mi).
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