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U.S. ZIP Code · TN38242

Henry County

Typical home value

$212,622[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+7.1%
5-year / yr
+8.6%
10-year / yr
+6.9%

Relative price

vs U.S.
-25.2%
vs metro
vs state
-19.7%
ZIP 38242 location in TN
Location of ZIP 38242 in TN

Price history

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

The typical home in 38242 is worth $212,622. Over the past year, values have risen 7.1%. 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
[2]
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
$973[3]

#Climate risk

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

Overall risk
Relatively Moderate[4]
Riverine flood
Relatively 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 Moderate

#Who lives here

Population
19,293[3]
Median household income
$47,938[3]

#Migration

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

Net migration
+143[5]
Moved in
861
Moved out
718

Schools

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

Public schools
5
Elementary
2
Middle
1
High
1
  • Henry Co High School

    High · Grades 10–12 · Henry County

    1,036 students

  • W G Rhea Elementary

    Elementary · Grades PK–2 · Paris

    555 students

  • Paris Elementary

    Elementary · Grades 3–5 · Paris

    539 students

  • W O Inman Middle School

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · Paris

    472 students

  • E. W. Grove School

    Secondary · Grades 9 · Henry County

    387 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$1,075
Loan principal$170,098
Down payment$42,524
Total interest paid$216,950

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$1,334
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 38242?
The typical home in 38242 is worth $212,622, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 38242?
Home values in 38242 are up 7.1% over the past year, and up 8.6% a year over five years.
What is the property tax rate in 38242?
The effective property tax rate in 38242 is 0.5% — roughly $973 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 38242?
ZIP code 38242 has a population of 19,293 and a median household income of $47,938.

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