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U.S. ZIP Code · TN38012

Haywood County

Typical home value

$165,000[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
-3.2%
5-year / yr
+5.5%
10-year / yr
+6.0%

Relative price

vs U.S.
-41.9%
vs metro
vs state
-37.7%
ZIP 38012 location in TN
Location of ZIP 38012 in TN

Price history

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

The typical home in 38012 is worth $165,000. Over the past year, values have fallen 3.2%. Homes here rent for a typical $1,000 a month — a 7.3% gross rental yield. The effective property tax rate is 0.6%.

#Rent & investment

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

Monthly rent
$1,000[2]
Gross yield
7.3%[2]
Cap rate
4.4%[2]

#Property tax

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

Effective tax rate
0.6%[3]
Typical annual tax
$979[3]

#Climate risk

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

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

#Who lives here

Population
13,031[3]
Median household income
$45,974[3]

#Migration

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

Net migration
-102[5]
Moved in
349
Moved out
451

Schools

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

Public schools
6
Elementary
4
Middle
1
High
1
  • Haywood High School

    High · Grades 9–12 · Haywood County

    776 students

  • Haywood Elementary

    Elementary · Grades 1–2 · Haywood County

    365 students

  • East Side Elementary

    Elementary · Grades 3–4 · Haywood County

    361 students

  • Sunny Hill Intermediate School

    Middle · Grades 5–6 · Haywood County

    355 students

  • Anderson Early Childhood

    Elementary · Grades PK–K · Haywood County

    351 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 yield7.3%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)4.4%
Annual rent$12,000

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$834
Loan principal$132,000
Down payment$33,000
Total interest paid$168,359

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 ratio1.05
Monthly cost to own$1,053
Monthly rent$1,000

Owning and renting are roughly even.

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
[1]
Rental yield
[2]
Property tax
[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 38012?
The typical home in 38012 is worth $165,000, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 38012?
Home values in 38012 are down 3.2% over the past year, and up 5.5% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 38012?
A typical home in 38012 rents for about $1,000 a month, a gross rental yield of 7.3%.
What is the property tax rate in 38012?
The effective property tax rate in 38012 is 0.6% — roughly $979 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 38012?
ZIP code 38012 has a population of 13,031 and a median household income of $45,974.

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