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Hohenwald, TN — ZIP 38462

Population: 9,986 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in ZIP 38462 (Hohenwald, TN) is $243,278 — up 3.6% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $280,000 after a median 93 days on market. 7 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very Low. Cost of living is 8.1% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$243,278

Typical home value

+3.6%

1-year change

93

Median days on market

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$243,278
1-year appreciation
+3.6%
3-year appreciation
+9.7%
5-year appreciation
+30.3%
10-year appreciation
+149.3%
Peak value since 2000 (May 2026)
$245,982
House Price Index (state)
484.9 (+0.8% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$280,000
Median list price
$344,900
Median price per sqft
$204
1-year sale-price change
+3.9%
Median days on market
93 days
Homes sold (recent period)
23
For-sale inventory
70
Sale-to-list ratio
97.3%
Active listings
60
New listings (monthly)
14

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$761/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$914/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$995/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,378/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,663/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
91.9 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
13.2¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$11.80/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
7
Elementary schools
3
Middle schools
2
High schools
2
Schools include
Lewis County Middle School, Lewis County Elementary, Lewis Co High School, Lewis County Intermediate School, Volunteer State Virtual Academy Elementary School

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very Low
Notable hazard ratings (county)
tornado: Relatively Low · cold wave: Relatively Low · ice storm: Relatively Low · lightning: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Low · strong wind: Relatively Low
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 39% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
88.4%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Mallory Capacitor Co. (20.9 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
59.0°F
Average high
70.0°F
Average low
48.0°F
Annual precipitation
58.8 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7b (extreme annual low 5 to 10°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Shiloh National Military Park (55 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
11
Nearest airport
Palmer Village-Napier Lake Airport (6 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
11
Hospitals include
SOUTHERN TENNESSEE REGIONAL HEALTH SYSTEM PULASKI, TRISTAR HORIZON MEDICAL CENTER, MAURY REGIONAL HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.3 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+139 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1986
Housing built before 1970
30.8%
Housing built 2000 or later
23.2%
Median annual property tax
$803
Mean commute to work
33 min
Households with broadband internet
66.9%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
2,554
Average weekly wage
$1,057
Top industries (by employment)
Construction, Finance & Insurance, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
24

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ZIP 38462State medianUS median
Typical home value$243,278$269,266$288,527
Median sale price$280,000$315,000$325,000
Median days on market93 days73 days51 days
Median annual property tax$803$970$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in ZIP 38462?
$243,278.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 38462?
$280,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 38462?
Median days on market: 93 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 38462?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $995/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 38462?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level).
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 38462?
Risk to homes is higher than 39% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 38462?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 38462?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 38462?
7 schools (3 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 38462?
Regional Price Parity: 91.9 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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