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Crossville, TN
City in Cumberland County, Tennessee. ZIP codes: 38555.
Population
12,428
Land area
20.4sq mi
People per sq mi
608
ZIP codes
1
Crossville and its ZIP codes
Crossville at a glance
- Crossville is about 3.5 times as dense as Tennessee as a whole.
- It is the 52nd most populous of 502 cities and towns in Tennessee.
- Households here earn a median of $48,802 a year, 30% less than the Tennessee figure of $69,595.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $246,300 (14% below Tennessee) and median rent is $815 a month.
Local data for Crossville, TN
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals1
- Emergency Rooms1
- Nursing Homes2
- Schools5
- Colleges1
- Libraries1
- Banks11
- Post Offices1
- Parks20
- Grocery Stores11
- Restaurants113
- Affordable Housing7
- Hospice Care1
- Dialysis Centers2
- Community Health Centers1
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment2
- Private Schools1
- Community Colleges & Trade Schools1
- Toxic Release Facilities4
- Historic Places3
Housing and community stats
Crossville, TN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$48,802
Poverty rate
22.9%
Median home value
$246,300
Median rent
$815/mo
Homeownership
51.2%
Bachelor's or higher
17.6%
Median age
39.4
Average commute
19.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (2,000), German Americans (1,590), Mexican Americans (471).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Cumberland County. PPP loans are for Crossville.
Unemployment rate
4.1%
Aug 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$48,333
19,249 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$52,483
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$755M
FY 2026, $12,348 per person
How people get to work
Crossville, TN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone79.7%
- Carpooled10.2%
- Public transit0.6%
- Walked1.7%
- Bicycle0.4%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.0%
- Worked from home6.4%
Average one-way commute: 19.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Crossville, TN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
424
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
22
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
83° / 26°F
57.5 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Crossville, TN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.9%
U.S. 33.3% +7.6 pts
Diabetes
16.1%
U.S. 12.1% +4.0 pts
Smoking
22.3%
U.S. 12.8% +9.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
14.7%
U.S. 11.1% +3.6 pts
ZIP codes in Crossville
1 in or overlapping Crossville. Population shown
Cities near Crossville
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Lake TansiCensus-designated place | 5.6 mi | 8.8 |
| BowmanCensus-designated place | 7.5 mi | 2.3 |
| Fairfield GladeCensus-designated place | 8.7 mi | 23 |
| Crab OrchardCity | 8.8 mi | 10.9 |
| Pleasant HillTown | 9.6 mi | 1.6 |
| MaylandCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 1.6 |
| ClarkrangeCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 10.2 |
| MontereyTown | 18 mi | 3 |
| Bon AirCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 2 |
| RockwoodCity | 20 mi | 8 |
| Spring CityTown | 20 mi | 2.8 |
| GrimsleyCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 10.9 |
| SpartaCity | 25 mi | 6.7 |
| PikevilleCity | 26 mi | 2.4 |
| HarrimanCity | 26 mi | 10.5 |
| MidtownCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 4.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Crossville, TN in?
- Crossville is in Cumberland County, Tennessee.
- What ZIP codes are in Crossville, TN?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Crossville include 38555.
- What is the population of Crossville, TN?
- About 12,428 people live in Crossville, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Crossville?
- Nearby places include Lake Tansi (5.6 mi), Bowman (7.5 mi), Fairfield Glade (8.7 mi), Crab Orchard (8.8 mi), Pleasant Hill (9.6 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023