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Loretto, TN — ZIP 38469

Population: 4,647 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 38469 (Loretto, TN) is $243,857 — up 4.7% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $260,000 after a median 117.5 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, tornado, coldwave the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 9.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$243,857

Median home value

+4.7%

1-year change

117.5

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$243,857
1-year appreciation
+4.7%
3-year appreciation
+10.7%
5-year appreciation
+34.1%
10-year appreciation
+123.5%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$243,857
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
$260,000
Median list price
$272,700
Median price per sqft
$182
1-year sale-price change
-11.1%
Median days on market
117.5 days
Homes sold (recent period)
12
For-sale inventory
34
Sale-to-list ratio
96.5%
Active listings
30
1-year forecast
+3.4%
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
2
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
1
Schools include
South Lawrence Elementary, Loretto High School

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
lightning, tornado, coldWave, strongWind
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Low · inlandFlooding: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 38% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
80.7%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Murray-Ohio Dump (11.2 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
58.4 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)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
41
Days with Good air quality
246
Days with Moderate air quality
113
Highest AQI recorded (year)
98

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
7.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
3,971
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
5,157

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Shiloh National Military Park (52 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
11
Nearest airport
Lawrenceburg Lawrence County Airport (15 mi)
Nearest major airport
Northwest Alabama Regional Airport (MSL) (25 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
SOUTHERN TENNESSEE REGIONAL HEALTH SYSTEM LAWRENCE
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.4 kWh/m²/day)

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

Migration

Net migration (county)
+314 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
36.1%
Housing built 2000 or later
21.4%
Median annual property tax
$946
Mean commute to work
26 min
Households with broadband internet
69.5%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
9,632
Average weekly wage
$842
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Wholesale Trade
Annual residential building permits (county)
27

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

How it compares

ZIP 38469State medianUS median
Median home value$243,857$269,649$289,727
Median sale price$260,000$315,000$325,000
Median days on market118 days73 days51 days
Median annual property tax$946$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 38469?
$243,857.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 38469?
$260,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 38469?
Median days on market: 117.5 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 38469?
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 38469?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: lightning, tornado, coldWave, strongWind.
Is ZIP 38469 in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 38469?
Risk to homes is higher than 38% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 38469?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 38469?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 38469?
2 schools (1 elementary, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 38469 walkable?
Walkability index: 7.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 38469?
Good. Median AQI: 41. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 38469?
Regional Price Parity: 90.5 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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