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U.S. ZIP Code · TN37873

Hawkins County · Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA

Typical home value

$227,922[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+6.0%
5-year / yr
+8.1%
10-year / yr
+8.3%

Relative price

vs U.S.
-19.8%
vs metro
≈ metro median
vs state
-13.9%
ZIP 37873 location in TN
Location of ZIP 37873 in TN

Price history

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

The typical home in 37873 is worth $227,922. Over the past year, values have risen 6.0%. The effective property tax rate is 0.4%.

#Rent & investment

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

Monthly rent
[2]
Gross yield
[2]
Cap rate
[2]

#Property tax

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

Effective tax rate
0.4%[3]
Typical annual tax
$990[3]

#Climate risk

FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Hawkins 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
Relatively Moderate

#Who lives here

Population
3,960[3]
Median household income
$44,390[3]

#Migration

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

Net migration
+317[5]
Moved in
1,767
Moved out
1,450

Schools

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

Public schools
2
Elementary
1
Middle
1
High
0
  • Surgoinsville Elementary

    Elementary · Grades K–4 · Hawkins County

    330 students

  • Surgoinsville Middle School

    Middle · Grades 5–8 · Hawkins County

    259 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$1,152
Loan principal$182,337
Down payment$45,584
Total interest paid$232,561

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$1,424
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
57th percentile[1]
Rental yield
[2]
Property tax
14th percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 37873?
The typical home in 37873 is worth $227,922, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 37873?
Home values in 37873 are up 6.0% over the past year, and up 8.1% a year over five years.
What is the property tax rate in 37873?
The effective property tax rate in 37873 is 0.4% — roughly $990 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 37873?
ZIP code 37873 has a population of 3,960 and a median household income of $44,390.

#Comparable ZIPs

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

  • Kingsport, TN

    Typical home
    $228,166
    Gross yield
    7.0%
  • Meadowview CDP, VA

    Typical home
    $227,136
    Gross yield
  • Rogersville, TN

    Typical home
    $229,154
    Gross yield
  • Bristol, TN

    Typical home
    $230,673
    Gross yield
    7.0%
  • Bulls Gap, TN

    Typical home
    $233,698
    Gross yield
  • Mooresburg CDP, TN

    Typical home
    $210,758
    Gross yield

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