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U.S. ZIP Code · TN37421

Hamilton County · Chattanooga, TN-GA

Typical home value

$364,887[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
-0.6%
5-year / yr
+5.9%
10-year / yr
+6.5%

Relative price

vs U.S.
+28.5%
vs metro
+21.4%
vs state
+37.8%
ZIP 37421 location in TN
Location of ZIP 37421 in TN

Price history

Zillow Home Value Index — monthly, smoothed and seasonally adjusted.

The typical home in 37421 is worth $364,887 — 21.4% above the Chattanooga, TN-GA median. Over the past year, values have fallen 0.6%. Homes here rent for a typical $1,503 a month — a 4.9% gross rental yield. The effective property tax rate is 0.7%.

#Rent & investment

Typical asking rent, and the returns it implies at the current home value.

Monthly rent
$1,503[2]
Gross yield
4.9%[2]
Cap rate
3.0%[2]

#Property tax

Effective rate — total real estate taxes paid relative to total home value.

Effective tax rate
0.7%[3]
Typical annual tax
$2,446[3]

#Climate risk

FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Hamilton County. "Not Applicable" means the hazard does not threaten the county.

Overall risk
Relatively Moderate[4]
Riverine flood
Relatively High
Coastal flood
Not Applicable
Wildfire
Relatively Low
Drought
Relatively Low
Heat wave
Relatively Low
Hurricane
Relatively Low
Tornado
Relatively High
Earthquake
Relatively Moderate
Winter weather
Relatively High

#Who lives here

Population
52,985[3]
Median household income
$82,517[3]

#Migration

Household moves in and out of Hamilton County over a year, from IRS tax-return data.

Net migration
+1,834[5]
Moved in
10,809
Moved out
8,975

Schools

Open public schools in this ZIP, from the NCES Common Core of Data.

Public schools
6
Elementary
3
Middle
1
High
1
  • East Brainerd Elementary School

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Hamilton County

    1,172 students

  • Westview Elementary School

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Hamilton County

    615 students

  • Tyner Academy

    High · Grades 9–12 · Hamilton County

    576 students

  • Bess T Shepherd Elementary School

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Hamilton County

    494 students

  • Tyner Middle Academy

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · Hamilton County

    380 students

Run the numbers

Interactive calculators pre-filled with this ZIP's typical home value, rent, and property-tax rate. Edit any field to recompute.

Gross yield4.9%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)3.0%
Annual rent$18,040

Gross and net yield are estimates based on the inputs and the selected expense ratio. Actual income and expenses will vary by property and market. Not investment advice.

Monthly payment$1,845
Loan principal$291,909
Down payment$72,977
Total interest paid$372,314

Estimated monthly payments include principal and interest only. Actual costs will include property tax, insurance, possibly PMI, and HOA fees not modeled here. Loan terms shown are estimates; consult a licensed lender for current rates and qualification.

Own : rent ratio1.57
Monthly cost to own$2,353
Monthly rent$1,503

Renting is meaningfully cheaper month-to-month.

This calculator projects multi-year scenarios based on assumptions about appreciation, rent growth, and investment returns — none of which are guaranteed. Actual outcomes depend on variables this tool cannot know. Not financial or real estate advice.

#Metro ranking

Where this ZIP sits among others in its metro area.

Appreciation
31st percentile[1]
Rental yield
32nd percentile[2]
Property tax
51st percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 37421?
The typical home in 37421 is worth $364,887, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 37421?
Home values in 37421 are down 0.6% over the past year, and up 5.9% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 37421?
A typical home in 37421 rents for about $1,503 a month, a gross rental yield of 4.9%.
What is the property tax rate in 37421?
The effective property tax rate in 37421 is 0.7% — roughly $2,446 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 37421?
ZIP code 37421 has a population of 52,985 and a median household income of $82,517.

#Comparable ZIPs

Same metro, nearest typical home value. Each card shows the comparable ZIP's headline numbers so you can scan at a glance.

  • Monteagle, TN

    Typical home
    $363,519
    Gross yield
  • Chattanooga, TN

    Typical home
    $367,696
    Gross yield
    5.5%
  • Mowbray Mountain CDP, TN

    Typical home
    $361,159
    Gross yield
    4.9%
  • TN

    Typical home
    $377,959
    Gross yield
  • TN

    Typical home
    $350,469
    Gross yield
  • Chattanooga, TN

    Typical home
    $380,113
    Gross yield

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