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Mason, TN — ZIP 38049

Population: 3,957 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in ZIP 38049 (Mason, TN) is $228,146 — up 7.6% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $467,363 after a median 85 days on market. FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with ice storm, tornado, cold wave the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 8.1% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$228,146

Typical home value

+7.6%

1-year change

85

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$228,146
1-year appreciation
+7.6%
3-year appreciation
+13.7%
5-year appreciation
+34.7%
10-year appreciation
+115.5%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2026)
$228,373
House Price Index (state)
484.9 (+0.8% YoY)

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

Market activity

Median sale price
$467,363
Median list price
$247,468
Median price per sqft
$175
1-year sale-price change
+79.8%
Median days on market
85 days
Homes sold (recent period)
8
For-sale inventory
20
Sale-to-list ratio
96.0%
Active listings
9
1-year forecast
-0.3%

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$1,095/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,191/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,301/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,717/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,981/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)
91.9 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
13.2¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$11.80/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.18%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.57%

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
ice storm, tornado, cold wave, earthquake, heat wave
Notable hazard ratings (county)
tornado: Relatively High · ice storm: Relatively High · cold wave: Relatively Moderate · heat wave: Relatively Moderate · lightning: Relatively Moderate · earthquake: Relatively Moderate
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone X
NFIP flood claims on record
7
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 23% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
69.5%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Arlington Blending & Packaging (9.2 mi)
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

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

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
61.0°F
Average high
72.0°F
Average low
50.0°F
Annual precipitation
57.2 in
Annual snowfall
2.8 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
8a (extreme annual low 10 to 15°F)

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
3.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
8,786
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
11,096

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Trail Of Tears National Historic Trail (46 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
26
Nearest airport
Parsons Field (7 mi)
Nearest major airport
Frederick W. Smith International Airport (MEM) (34 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
26
Hospitals include
GREAT RIVER MEDICAL CENTER, BAPTIST MEMORIAL HOSPITAL-CRITTENDEN, INC, PERIMETER BEHAVIORAL HOSPITAL OF WEST MEMPHIS
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.5 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.4 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+280 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1992
Housing built before 1970
23.7%
Housing built 2000 or later
33.6%
Median annual property tax
$788
Mean commute to work
31 min
Households with broadband internet
65.2%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
9,411
Average weekly wage
$996
Top industries (by employment)
Construction, Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
139

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

How it compares

ZIP 38049State medianUS median
Typical home value$228,146$264,734$285,053
Median sale price$467,363$327,152$319,906
Median days on market85 days65 days48 days
Median annual property tax$788$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 typical home value in ZIP 38049?
$228,146.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 38049?
$467,363.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 38049?
Median days on market: 85 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 38049?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,301/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 38049?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: ice storm, tornado, cold wave, earthquake, heat wave.
Is ZIP 38049 in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within ZIP 38049. 7 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is X. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 38049?
Risk to homes is higher than 23% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 38049?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 38049?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
Is ZIP 38049 walkable?
Walkability index: 3.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 38049?
Regional Price Parity: 91.9 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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