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Pioneer, TN

Pioneer, TN.

Population: 2,513 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Pioneer, TN is $188,799 — up 7.3% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $427,374 after a median 129 days on market. 1 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very Low, with cold wave, landslide, lightning the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 8.1% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$188,799

Typical home value

+7.3%

1-year change

129

Median days on market

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$188,799
1-year appreciation
+7.3%
3-year appreciation
+9.6%
Peak value since 2000 (Sep 2024)
$194,986
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
$427,374
Median list price
$294,191
Median price per sqft
$186
1-year sale-price change
-7.1%
Median days on market
129 days
Homes sold (recent period)
1
For-sale inventory
9
Sale-to-list ratio
96.1%
Active listings
5
1-year forecast
+1.7%

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$756/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$761/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$995/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,303/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,308/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)

Schools

Total schools
1
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
0
Schools include
Elk Valley Elementary

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very Low
Top hazards (county)
cold wave, landslide, lightning, winter weather
Notable hazard ratings (county)
cold wave: Relatively Moderate · landslide: Relatively Moderate · lightning: Relatively Moderate · winter weather: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Low · tornado: Relatively Low
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone A
NFIP flood claims on record
1
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 81% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
87.8%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
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
56.0°F
Average high
68.0°F
Average low
45.0°F
Annual precipitation
54.5 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
1.3 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
830
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
1,456

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
4
Nearest national park
Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area (23 mi)
National parks include
Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area, Obed Wild & Scenic River, Cumberland Gap National Historical Park
Airports within 30 mi
11
Nearest airport
Campbell County Airport - Colonel Tommy C Stiner Airfield (10 mi)
Nearest major airport
McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) (46 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
17
Hospitals include
MIDDLESBORO ARH HOSPITAL, BAPTIST HEALTH CORBIN, PINEVILLE COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER, INC
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.9 / 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 (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+75 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1991
Housing built before 1970
22.2%
Housing built 2000 or later
27.8%
Median annual property tax
$572
Households with broadband internet
50.0%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
4,297
Average weekly wage
$834
Top industries (by employment)
Construction, Finance & Insurance, Other Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
3

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

How it compares

PioneerState medianUS median
Typical home value$188,799$264,734$285,053
Median sale price$427,374$327,152$319,906
Median days on market129 days65 days48 days
Median annual property tax$572$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 Pioneer, TN?
$188,799.
What is the median sale price in Pioneer, TN?
$427,374.
How long do homes take to sell in Pioneer, TN?
Median days on market: 129 days.
What is typical rent in Pioneer, TN?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $995/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Pioneer, TN?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: cold wave, landslide, lightning, winter weather.
Is Pioneer, TN in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within Pioneer, TN. 1 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claim is on record; the most common zone among them is A. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in Pioneer, TN?
Risk to homes is higher than 81% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Pioneer, TN?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Pioneer, TN?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Pioneer, TN?
1 schools (1 elementary) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Pioneer, TN walkable?
Walkability index: 1.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Pioneer, TN?
Regional Price Parity: 91.9 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

ZIP code for Pioneer

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