The basics
Total Population
11,854
Median Age
41.9
Home values & property tax
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Median Home Value
$153,800
Median Property Tax
$785
Effective Tax Rate
1%
Cost of living & affordability
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Price-to-Income Ratio
3.21
Median Rent
$767
Home prices & appreciation
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
HPI Growth 5yr %
48%
Appreciation 1yr %
-13%
Pandemic Gain %
70%
Recession Drop %
-0.79%
Climate & weather
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Summer Avg High (°F)
83.6
Winter Avg Low (°F)
24.8
Avg Temperature (°F)
54.2
Hot Days/yr (>90°F)
18.5
Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)
114.7
Annual Precipitation (in)
54.7
Annual Snowfall (in)
7.9
Flood & disaster risk
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
FEMA Risk Score
66.7
The full report
Six pillars — each with percentile benchmarks, 16-year trends, and per-metric detail.
People
Work & Money
Housing
Amenities
Environment & Risk
ZIP Code 37879: frequently asked questions
- What is the median home value in ZIP Code 37879?
- The median home value in ZIP Code 37879 is $153,800, lower than 67% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much is property tax in ZIP Code 37879?
- The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 37879 is $785, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
- Is ZIP Code 37879 expensive to live in?
- Homes in ZIP Code 37879 cost about 3.21× the median household income, higher than 58% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- What is the average rent in ZIP Code 37879?
- The median gross rent in ZIP Code 37879 is $767 a month, lower than 63% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 37879?
- Home prices in ZIP Code 37879 have moved 48% over the past five years (-13% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
- What is the weather like in ZIP Code 37879?
- ZIP Code 37879 averages 54.2°F year-round, summer highs near 83.6°F, winter lows around 24.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 7.9 inches of snow a year.
- Is ZIP Code 37879 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
- ZIP Code 37879's FEMA National Risk Index score is 66.7 (near the U.S. ZIP codes median). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is tornado.
Sources: U.S. Census ACS, FEMA National Risk Index, FHFA House Price Index, OpenStreetMap, EPA. Explore the map →