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U.S. ZIP Code · TN37878

Blount County · Knoxville, TN

Typical home value

$232,075[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+0.6%
5-year / yr
+4.9%
10-year / yr
+7.6%

Relative price

vs U.S.
-18.3%
vs metro
-28.2%
vs state
-12.3%
ZIP 37878 location in TN
Location of ZIP 37878 in TN

Price history

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

The typical home in 37878 is worth $232,075 — 28.2% below the Knoxville, TN median. Over the past year, values have risen 0.6%. The effective property tax rate is 0.3%.

#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
0.3%[3]
Typical annual tax
$644[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
761[3]
Median household income
$54,821[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

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$1,173
Loan principal$185,660
Down payment$46,415
Total interest paid$236,799

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$1,421
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
3rd percentile[1]
Rental yield
[2]
Property tax
5th percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 37878?
The typical home in 37878 is worth $232,075, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 37878?
Home values in 37878 are up 0.6% over the past year, and up 4.9% a year over five years.
What is the property tax rate in 37878?
The effective property tax rate in 37878 is 0.3% — roughly $644 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 37878?
ZIP code 37878 has a population of 761 and a median household income of $54,821.

#Comparable ZIPs

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

  • Rockwood, TN

    Typical home
    $231,848
    Gross yield
  • La Follette, TN

    Typical home
    $230,540
    Gross yield
  • TN

    Typical home
    $233,968
    Gross yield
  • TN

    Typical home
    $235,345
    Gross yield
  • Luttrell, TN

    Typical home
    $237,029
    Gross yield
  • Coalfield CDP, TN

    Typical home
    $239,116
    Gross yield
    4.8%

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