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Whitesburg, TN — ZIP 37891

Population: 3,671 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 37891 (Whitesburg, TN) is $264,949 — up 8.8% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $239,950 after a median 51.5 days on market. 2 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with lightning the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 9.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$264,949

Median home value

+8.8%

1-year change

51.5

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$264,949
1-year appreciation
+8.8%
3-year appreciation
+19.3%
5-year appreciation
+36.4%
10-year appreciation
+105.8%
All-time peak (2026-05)
$265,028
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
$239,950
Median list price
$245,350
Median price per sqft
$176
1-year sale-price change
-25.2%
Median days on market
51.5 days
Homes sold (recent period)
8
For-sale inventory
7
Sale-to-list ratio
100.0%
Active listings
9
1-year forecast
+2.7%
New listings (monthly)
3

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
2
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
1
High schools
0
Schools include
East Ridge Middle School, Whitesburg Elementary

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
lightning
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Low · inlandFlooding: Relatively Low · landslide: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 59% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
68.4%
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)

Average annual temperature
60.0°F
Average high
70.0°F
Average low
49.0°F
Annual precipitation
38.4 in
Annual snowfall
0.6 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
4.5 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
10,407
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
9,895

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
3
Nearest national park
Andrew Johnson National Historic Site (19 mi)
National parks include
Andrew Johnson National Historic Site, Cumberland Gap National Historical Park, Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Airports within 30 mi
19
Nearest airport
Cloud 9 Aerodrome (8 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
4
Hospitals include
MORRISTOWN HAMBLEN HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION, HAWKINS COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, GREENEVILLE COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.3 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.3 kWh/m²/day)

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

Migration

Net migration (county)
+499 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,993
Housing built before 1970
28.3%
Housing built 2000 or later
34.0%
Median annual property tax
$851
Mean commute to work
33 min
Households with broadband internet
58.8%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
29,837
Average weekly wage
$941
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Administrative Services, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
215

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

How it compares

ZIP 37891State medianUS median
Median home value$264,949$269,649$289,727
Median sale price$239,950$315,000$325,000
Median days on market52 days73 days51 days
Median annual property tax$851$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 37891?
$264,949.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 37891?
$239,950.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 37891?
Median days on market: 51.5 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 37891?
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 37891?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: lightning.
Is ZIP 37891 in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 37891?
Risk to homes is higher than 59% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 37891?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 37891?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 37891?
2 schools (1 elementary, 1 middle) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 37891 walkable?
Walkability index: 4.5/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 37891?
Regional Price Parity: 90.5 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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