Gainesboro
Town in Jackson County, Tennessee

Gainesboro is a town in Jackson County, Tennessee, with 920 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 574 ft (175 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Dodson Branch, 7.3 miles SE.
- 920residents (2020 Census)
- 574 ftelevation · 175 m
- 1.6 sq miland area · 4.0 km²
- 591 / sq mipopulation density
- 38562ZIP code
About Gainesboro
Gainesboro () is a town in and the county seat of Jackson County, Tennessee, United States. The population was 920 at the 2020 census.
Gainesboro is part of the Cookeville, Tennessee Micropolitan Statistical Area.
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Living in Gainesboro
- Median household income
- $51,923
- Median home value
- $170,600
- Median rent
- $819/mo
- Median age
- 49
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Gainesboro had 920 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 920 |
|---|---|
| Density | 591 per sq mi (228 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Gainesboro at a glance
| State | Tennessee (TN) |
|---|---|
| County | Jackson County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 920 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.56 sq mi (4.0 km²) |
| Water area | 0.22 sq mi (0.58 km²) |
| Elevation | 574 ft (175 m) |
| Coordinates | 36.3632° N, 85.6487° W |
| ZIP code | 38562 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4728420 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Gainesboro
- Dodson Branch7.3 mi SE
- Hilham11.9 mi E
- Baxter14.5 mi S
- Celina15.1 mi NE
- Algood15.9 mi SE
- Red Boiling Springs16.0 mi NW
- Cookeville16.8 mi SE
- Carthage18.0 mi SW
- Livingston18.0 mi E
- South Carthage19.2 mi SW
- Gordonsville20.1 mi SW
- Gamaliel, KY20.8 mi NW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Gainesboro
What county is Gainesboro in?
Gainesboro is in Jackson County, Tennessee.
What is the population of Gainesboro, TN?
920 people lived in Gainesboro at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Gainesboro, TN?
The ZIP code of Gainesboro is 38562.
What is the elevation of Gainesboro?
574 feet (175 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Gainesboro?
Dodson Branch (7.3 mi), Hilham (11.9 mi), Baxter (14.5 mi), Celina (15.1 mi), Algood (15.9 mi).
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