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U.S. ZIP Code · TN38556

Fentress County

Typical home value

$232,560[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+3.0%
5-year / yr
+8.0%
10-year / yr
+9.5%

Relative price

vs U.S.
-18.1%
vs metro
vs state
-12.1%
ZIP 38556 location in TN
Location of ZIP 38556 in TN

Price history

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

The typical home in 38556 is worth $232,560. Over the past year, values have risen 3.0%. 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
$686[3]

#Climate risk

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

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

#Who lives here

Population
12,936[3]
Median household income
$45,443[3]

#Migration

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

Net migration
+201[5]
Moved in
561
Moved out
360

Schools

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

Public schools
3
Elementary
2
Middle
0
High
1
  • Pine Haven Elementary

    Elementary · Grades PK–8 · Fentress County

    577 students

  • Alvin C. York Agricultural Institute

    High · Grades 9–12 · Alvin C. York Agricultural Institute

    477 students

  • York Elementary

    Elementary · Grades PK–8 · Fentress County

    456 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$1,176
Loan principal$186,048
Down payment$46,512
Total interest paid$237,294

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$1,428
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 38556?
The typical home in 38556 is worth $232,560, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 38556?
Home values in 38556 are up 3.0% over the past year, and up 8.0% a year over five years.
What is the property tax rate in 38556?
The effective property tax rate in 38556 is 0.3% — roughly $686 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 38556?
ZIP code 38556 has a population of 12,936 and a median household income of $45,443.

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