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U.S. ZIP Code · TN37879

Claiborne County

Typical home value

$217,511[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+4.1%
5-year / yr
+5.3%
10-year / yr
+6.8%

Relative price

vs U.S.
-23.4%
vs metro
vs state
-17.8%
ZIP 37879 location in TN
Location of ZIP 37879 in TN

Price history

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

The typical home in 37879 is worth $217,511. Over the past year, values have risen 4.1%. 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
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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
0.4%[3]
Typical annual tax
$971[3]

#Climate risk

FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Claiborne 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
Relatively Low
Drought
Very Low
Heat wave
Very Low
Hurricane
Very Low
Tornado
Relatively Low
Earthquake
Relatively Low
Winter weather
Relatively Moderate

#Who lives here

Population
11,854[3]
Median household income
$47,864[3]

#Migration

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

Net migration
+201[5]
Moved in
866
Moved out
665

Schools

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

Public schools
4
Elementary
1
Middle
1
High
1
  • Soldiers Memorial Middle School

    Middle · Grades 5–8 · Claiborne County

    372 students

  • Springdale Elementary

    Elementary · Grades K–8 · Claiborne County

    364 students

  • Claiborne Virtual Learning Academy

    Other · Grades K–12 · Claiborne County

    37 students

  • Claiborne Adult High School

    High · Grades 9–12 · Claiborne County

    0 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$1,100
Loan principal$174,009
Down payment$43,502
Total interest paid$221,939

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$1,363
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 37879?
The typical home in 37879 is worth $217,511, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 37879?
Home values in 37879 are up 4.1% over the past year, and up 5.3% a year over five years.
What is the property tax rate in 37879?
The effective property tax rate in 37879 is 0.4% — roughly $971 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 37879?
ZIP code 37879 has a population of 11,854 and a median household income of $47,864.

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