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Cross Plains, TN
City in Robertson County, Tennessee. ZIP codes: 37049.
Population
1,922
Land area
8.7sq mi
People per sq mi
221
ZIP codes
1
Cross Plains and its ZIP codes
Cross Plains at a glance
- Cross Plains is 29% denser than Tennessee as a whole.
- The median household income is $76,319, 10% above the Tennessee median of $69,595.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $320,400 (12% above Tennessee) and median rent is $1,153 a month.
Local data for Cross Plains, TN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Cross Plains, TN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$76,319
Poverty rate
3.9%
Median home value
$320,400
Median rent
$1,153/mo
Homeownership
83.0%
Bachelor's or higher
18.9%
Median age
44.9
Average commute
34.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (190), Irish Americans (123), French Americans (57).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Robertson County. PPP loans are for Cross Plains.
Unemployment rate
2.8%
Sep 2026, -0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$56,417
23,188 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$60,128
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$472M
FY 2026, $6,486 per person
PPP loans
$1.6M
81 loans, 201 jobs reported
How people get to work
Cross Plains, TN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone84.2%
- Carpooled9.5%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home6.3%
Average one-way commute: 34.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Cross Plains, TN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: earthquake
Storm events since 1996
575
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
52
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
89° / 27°F
54.4 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Cross Plains, TN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.0%
U.S. 33.3% +2.7 pts
Diabetes
12.6%
U.S. 12.1% +0.5 pts
Smoking
18.2%
U.S. 12.8% +5.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.2%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
ZIP codes in Cross Plains
1 in or overlapping Cross Plains. Population shown
Cities near Cross Plains
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| OrlindaCity | 4.3 mi | 6.6 |
| Walnut GroveCensus-designated place | 5.3 mi | 4.8 |
| White HouseCity | 5.8 mi | 11.8 |
| New DealCensus-designated place | 6.5 mi | 1.9 |
| PortlandCity | 9.3 mi | 15.1 |
| MitchellvilleCity | 9.6 mi | 0.5 |
| CottontownCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 3.5 |
| GreenbrierTown | 11 mi | 7.3 |
| MillersvilleCity | 11 mi | 13.8 |
| RidgetopCity | 11 mi | 3 |
| SpringfieldCity | 11 mi | 13.7 |
| Shackle IslandCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 5.5 |
| Adairville, KYCity | 13 mi | 1.2 |
| GraballCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 2 |
| GoodlettsvilleCity | 15 mi | 14.4 |
| GallatinCity | 16 mi | 35.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Cross Plains, TN in?
- Cross Plains is in Robertson County, Tennessee.
- What ZIP codes are in Cross Plains, TN?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Cross Plains include 37049.
- What is the population of Cross Plains, TN?
- About 1,922 people live in Cross Plains, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Cross Plains?
- Nearby places include Orlinda (4.3 mi), Walnut Grove (5.3 mi), White House (5.8 mi), New Deal (6.5 mi), Portland (9.3 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023