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Johnson city, TN — ZIP 37601

Population: 38,008 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 37601 (Johnson city, TN) is $267,948 — up 0.3% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $207,750 after a median 102 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,314/month. 8 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with lightning, strongwind, icestorm the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 9.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$267,948

Median home value

+0.3%

1-year change

102

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$267,948
1-year appreciation
+0.3%
3-year appreciation
+8.7%
5-year appreciation
+36.4%
10-year appreciation
+97.0%
All-time peak (2025-03)
$268,010
House Price Index (state)
475.9 (+0.5% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$207,750
Median list price
$272,450
Median price per sqft
$160
Median days on market
102 days
Homes sold (recent period)
2
For-sale inventory
144
Sale-to-list ratio
99.9%
Active listings
1
1-year forecast
+2.5%
Days to pending
47 days
New listings (monthly)
51

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,314/mo
1-year rent change
+2.5%
Studio fair-market rent
$758/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$948/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,160/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,508/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,740/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
90.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
13.2¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$11.80/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
8
Elementary schools
6
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
School districts serving the area
Carter County, Johnson City, Washington County
Schools include
Central Elementary, Happy Valley Elementary, Mountain View Elementary, Fairmont Elementary, North Side Elementary

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
lightning, strongWind, iceStorm, landslide
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Moderate · inlandFlooding: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
AE
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 65% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
71.5%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
49.0 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7b (extreme annual low 5 to 10°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
6.2 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
24,638
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
19,579

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Andrew Johnson National Historic Site (32 mi)
National parks include
Andrew Johnson National Historic Site, Blue Ridge Parkway
Airports within 30 mi
21
Nearest airport
Johnson City Airport (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Tri-Cities Regional TN/VA Airport (TRI) (11 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
4
Hospitals include
WELLMONT BRISTOL REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, SYCAMORE SHOALS HOSPITAL, JOHNSON CITY MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.3 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.2 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+954 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,981
Housing built before 1970
35.3%
Housing built 2000 or later
21.6%
Median annual property tax
$1,308
Mean commute to work
18 min
Households with broadband internet
74.0%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
52,795
Average weekly wage
$981
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
686

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ZIP 37601State medianUS median
Median home value$267,948$269,649$289,727
Median sale price$207,750$315,000$325,000
Median days on market102 days73 days51 days
Typical rent$1,314/mo$1,597/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$1,308$970$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in ZIP 37601?
$267,948.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 37601?
$207,750.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 37601?
Median days on market: 102 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 37601?
Typical rent: $1,314/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 37601?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: lightning, strongWind, iceStorm, landslide.
Is ZIP 37601 in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone AE.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 37601?
Risk to homes is higher than 65% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 37601?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 37601?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 37601?
8 schools (6 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 37601 walkable?
Walkability index: 6.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 37601?
Regional Price Parity: 90.5 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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