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Wartburg, TN — ZIP 37887

Population: 6,555 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 37887 (Wartburg, TN) is $221,003 — up 4.7% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $197,500 after a median 89 days on market. 4 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very Low, with strongwind the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 9.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$221,003

Median home value

+4.7%

1-year change

89

Median days on market

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$221,003
1-year appreciation
+4.7%
3-year appreciation
+8.6%
5-year appreciation
+29.3%
10-year appreciation
+103.0%
All-time peak (2026-05)
$221,834
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
$197,500
Median list price
$277,200
Median price per sqft
$112
1-year sale-price change
-36.6%
Median days on market
89 days
Homes sold (recent period)
6
For-sale inventory
23
Sale-to-list ratio
96.0%
Active listings
15
1-year forecast
+2.5%
New listings (monthly)
6

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

Rents

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
4
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
1
High schools
2
Schools include
Central Elementary, Central High School, Morgan County Career and Technical Center, Central Middle School

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very Low
Top hazards (county)
strongWind
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Low · landslide: Relatively Low · lightning: Relatively Low · strongWind: Relatively Moderate · tornado: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 78% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
93.5%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Clinch River Corporation (11.3 mi)
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
61.5 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7a (extreme annual low 0 to 5°F)

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
6.8 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
6,433
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
5,786

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Obed Wild & Scenic River (1 mi)
National parks include
Obed Wild & Scenic River, Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area
Airports within 30 mi
17
Nearest airport
Rockwood Municipal Airport (RKW) (13 mi)
Nearest major airport
Crossville Memorial Airport Whitson Field (CSV) (30 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
3
Hospitals include
ROANE MEDICAL CENTER, METHODIST MEDICAL CENTER OF OAK RIDGE, RIDGEVIEW PSYCHIATRIC HOSPITAL AND CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.5 / 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)
+136 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,979
Housing built before 1970
31.6%
Housing built 2000 or later
13.7%
Median annual property tax
$939
Households with broadband internet
66.3%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
2,011
Average weekly wage
$828
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction

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

How it compares

ZIP 37887State medianUS median
Median home value$221,003$269,649$289,727
Median sale price$197,500$315,000$325,000
Median days on market89 days73 days51 days
Median annual property tax$939$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 37887?
$221,003.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 37887?
$197,500.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 37887?
Median days on market: 89 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 37887?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,160/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 37887?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: strongWind.
Is ZIP 37887 in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 37887?
Risk to homes is higher than 78% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 37887?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 37887?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 37887?
4 schools (1 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 37887 walkable?
Walkability index: 6.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 37887?
Regional Price Parity: 90.5 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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