Cottontown
Census-designated place in Sumner County, Tennessee

Cottontown is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Sumner County, Tennessee, with 397 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 571 ft (174 m) above sea level. The nearest town is New Deal, 4.8 miles N.
- 397residents (2020 Census)
- 571 ftelevation · 174 m
- 3.5 sq miland area · 9.1 km²
- 113 / sq mipopulation density
- 37048ZIP code
About Cottontown
Cottontown is an unincorporated community and census-designated place in Sumner and Robertson counties, Tennessee, United States. As of the 2020 census, its population was 370. It is located along State Route 25, northwest of neighboring Gallatin. Cottontown has a post office with ZIP code 37048.
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- Median home value
- $441,700
- Median age
- 40.8
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Cottontown had 397 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 397 |
|---|---|
| Density | 113 per sq mi (44 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Cottontown at a glance
| State | Tennessee (TN) |
|---|---|
| County | Sumner County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 397 (2020) |
| Land area | 3.51 sq mi (9.1 km²) |
| Elevation | 571 ft (174 m) |
| Coordinates | 36.4489° N, 86.5336° W |
| ZIP code | 37048 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4717420 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Cottontown
- New Deal4.8 mi N
- Walnut Grove4.9 mi NW
- Graball5.8 mi NE
- Gallatin6.0 mi SE
- Shackle Island6.8 mi SW
- White House7.6 mi W
- Cross Plains10.2 mi NW
- Portland10.3 mi N
- Millersville10.5 mi W
- Hendersonville10.5 mi S
- Oak Grove12.1 mi NE
- Goodlettsville12.4 mi SW
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Frequently asked questions about Cottontown
What county is Cottontown in?
Cottontown is in Sumner County, Tennessee.
What is the population of Cottontown, TN?
397 people lived in Cottontown at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Cottontown, TN?
The ZIP code of Cottontown is 37048.
What is the elevation of Cottontown?
571 feet (174 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Cottontown?
New Deal (4.8 mi), Walnut Grove (4.9 mi), Graball (5.8 mi), Gallatin (6.0 mi), Shackle Island (6.8 mi).
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