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U.S. ZIP Code · TN37821

Cocke County

Typical home value

$223,684[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+6.7%
5-year / yr
+6.5%
10-year / yr
+7.2%

Relative price

vs U.S.
-21.3%
vs metro
vs state
-15.5%
ZIP 37821 location in TN
Location of ZIP 37821 in TN

Price history

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

The typical home in 37821 is worth $223,684. Over the past year, values have risen 6.7%. 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
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Gross yield
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Cap rate
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#Property tax

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

Effective tax rate
0.5%[3]
Typical annual tax
$1,176[3]

#Climate risk

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

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

#Who lives here

Population
22,909[3]
Median household income
$44,161[3]

#Migration

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

Net migration
+296[5]
Moved in
1,161
Moved out
865

Schools

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

Public schools
7
Elementary
5
Middle
0
High
2
  • Cocke Co High School

    High · Grades 9–12 · Cocke County

    1,140 students

  • Newport Grammar School

    Elementary · Grades PK–8 · Newport

    690 students

  • Edgemont Elementary

    Elementary · Grades PK–8 · Cocke County

    561 students

  • Northwest Elementary

    Elementary · Grades PK–8 · Cocke County

    378 students

  • Bridgeport Elementary

    Elementary · Grades PK–8 · Cocke County

    287 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 yield
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)
Annual rent

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$1,131
Loan principal$178,947
Down payment$44,737
Total interest paid$228,237

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 ratio
Monthly cost to own$1,416
Monthly rent

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
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Rental yield
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Property tax
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Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 37821?
The typical home in 37821 is worth $223,684, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 37821?
Home values in 37821 are up 6.7% over the past year, and up 6.5% a year over five years.
What is the property tax rate in 37821?
The effective property tax rate in 37821 is 0.5% — roughly $1,176 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 37821?
ZIP code 37821 has a population of 22,909 and a median household income of $44,161.

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