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U.S. ZIP Code · TN37801

Blount County · Knoxville, TN

Typical home value

$402,438[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+1.9%
5-year / yr
+8.9%
10-year / yr
+8.3%

Relative price

vs U.S.
+41.7%
vs metro
+24.5%
vs state
+52.0%
ZIP 37801 location in TN
Location of ZIP 37801 in TN

Price history

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

The typical home in 37801 is worth $402,438 — 24.5% above the Knoxville, TN median. Over the past year, values have risen 1.9%. Homes here rent for a typical $1,896 a month — a 5.7% gross rental yield. The effective property tax rate is 0.5%.

#Rent & investment

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

Monthly rent
$1,896[2]
Gross yield
5.7%[2]
Cap rate
3.4%[2]

#Property tax

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

Effective tax rate
0.5%[3]
Typical annual tax
$1,972[3]

#Climate risk

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

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

#Who lives here

Population
28,090[3]
Median household income
$73,508[3]

#Migration

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

Net migration
+547[5]
Moved in
4,231
Moved out
3,684

Schools

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

Public schools
2
Elementary
1
Middle
0
High
1
  • William Blount High School

    High · Grades 9–12 · Blount County

    1,513 students

  • Mary Blount Elementary

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Blount County

    557 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 yield5.7%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)3.4%
Annual rent$22,757

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$2,035
Loan principal$321,950
Down payment$80,488
Total interest paid$410,630

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 ratio1.34
Monthly cost to own$2,535
Monthly rent$1,896

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
67th percentile[1]
Rental yield
45th percentile[2]
Property tax
71st percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 37801?
The typical home in 37801 is worth $402,438, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 37801?
Home values in 37801 are up 1.9% over the past year, and up 8.9% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 37801?
A typical home in 37801 rents for about $1,896 a month, a gross rental yield of 5.7%.
What is the property tax rate in 37801?
The effective property tax rate in 37801 is 0.5% — roughly $1,972 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 37801?
ZIP code 37801 has a population of 28,090 and a median household income of $73,508.

#Comparable ZIPs

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

  • Knoxville, TN

    Typical home
    $403,364
    Gross yield
    5.2%
  • TN

    Typical home
    $399,237
    Gross yield
  • Townsend, TN

    Typical home
    $399,032
    Gross yield
  • Maryville, TN

    Typical home
    $413,344
    Gross yield
    6.4%
  • Halls CDP, TN

    Typical home
    $390,003
    Gross yield
    6.5%
  • Norris, TN

    Typical home
    $421,743
    Gross yield

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