ZIP Code 37938

Households in ZIP code 37938, near Knoxville, bring in a median income of $84,135, with per-capita earnings of $49,978. That income pairs with a median home value of $322,500, and the county's 0.43% effective property tax rate works out to a lighter annual bill than many homeowners elsewhere face. Sales taxes run 9.25% on purchases, a cost that adds up gradually rather than in one hit. Taken together, the earnings here leave room to cover housing, everyday spending, and savings, though the sales tax takes a steady cut along the way.