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Postelle, TN

Postelle, TN.

Population: 2,582 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Postelle, TN is $212,984 — up 5.5% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $275,000 after a median 75 days on market. 2 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very Low, with landslide, strong wind the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 8.1% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$212,984

Typical home value

+5.5%

1-year change

75

Median days on market

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$212,984
1-year appreciation
+5.5%
3-year appreciation
+10.0%
5-year appreciation
+24.4%
10-year appreciation
+100.0%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2026)
$212,984
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
$275,000
Median list price
$359,900
Median price per sqft
$200
1-year sale-price change
+22.2%
Median days on market
75 days
Homes sold (recent period)
13
For-sale inventory
17
Sale-to-list ratio
93.9%
Active listings
21
1-year forecast
+1.2%
New listings (monthly)
3

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$884/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$971/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,270/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,593/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,669/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
2
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
1
Schools include
Copper Basin High School, Copper Basin Elementary School

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very Low
Top hazards (county)
landslide, strong wind
Notable hazard ratings (county)
landslide: Relatively Moderate · strong wind: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Low · tornado: Relatively Low · cold wave: Relatively Low · ice storm: Relatively Low
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone A
NFIP flood claims on record
4
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 83% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
93.3%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
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)

Annual precipitation
59.4 in
Annual snowfall
2.9 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)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
7.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
638
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
814

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Chickamauga & Chattanooga National Military Park (48 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
15
Nearest airport
Martin Campbell Field (6 mi)
Nearest major airport
Western Carolina Regional Airport (35 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
13
Hospitals include
HAMILTON MEDICAL CENTER, ADVENTHEALTH GORDON, ADVENTHEALTH MURRAY
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.2 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 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)
+215 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1979
Housing built before 1970
31.5%
Housing built 2000 or later
16.8%
Median annual property tax
$831
Households with broadband internet
55.1%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
1,947
Average weekly wage
$791
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Arts & Entertainment, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
150

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

How it compares

PostelleState medianUS median
Typical home value$212,984$269,266$288,527
Median sale price$275,000$315,000$325,000
Median days on market75 days73 days51 days
Median annual property tax$831$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 Postelle, TN?
$212,984.
What is the median sale price in Postelle, TN?
$275,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Postelle, TN?
Median days on market: 75 days.
What is typical rent in Postelle, TN?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,270/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Postelle, TN?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: landslide, strong wind.
Is Postelle, TN in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within Postelle, TN. 4 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is A. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in Postelle, TN?
Risk to homes is higher than 83% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Postelle, TN?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Postelle, TN?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Postelle, TN?
2 schools (1 elementary, 1 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Postelle, TN walkable?
Walkability index: 7.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Postelle, TN?
Regional Price Parity: 91.9 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

ZIP code for Postelle

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