ZIP Code 37383

With a per-capita income of just $2,994, ZIP code 37383 in Sewanee sits well below most American communities, pointing to a student-heavy population rather than a prosperous one. That low figure likely reflects the presence of the university and its many part-time or non-working residents. Taxes here mix a county-level property rate of 0.53% with a combined sales tax of 9.25%, so everyday purchases carry a noticeably higher cost than property ownership does. The gap between the two rates means spending, not homeownership, is where this area's tax weight lands most heavily.