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U.S. ZIP Code · TN38488

Lincoln County

Typical home value

$310,263[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+5.8%
5-year / yr
+4.7%
10-year / yr
+7.2%

Relative price

vs U.S.
+9.2%
vs metro
vs state
+17.2%
ZIP 38488 location in TN
Location of ZIP 38488 in TN

Price history

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

The typical home in 38488 is worth $310,263. Over the past year, values have risen 5.8%. 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
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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
0.3%[3]
Typical annual tax
$1,068[3]

#Climate risk

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

#Who lives here

Population
2,138[3]
Median household income
$77,875[3]

#Migration

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

Net migration
+81[5]
Moved in
902
Moved out
821

Schools

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

Public schools
1
Elementary
1
Middle
0
High
0
  • Blanche School

    Elementary · Grades PK–8 · Lincoln County

    341 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$1,569
Loan principal$248,210
Down payment$62,053
Total interest paid$316,579

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$1,915
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 38488?
The typical home in 38488 is worth $310,263, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 38488?
Home values in 38488 are up 5.8% over the past year, and up 4.7% a year over five years.
What is the property tax rate in 38488?
The effective property tax rate in 38488 is 0.3% — roughly $1,068 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 38488?
ZIP code 38488 has a population of 2,138 and a median household income of $77,875.

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