The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 38079 sells for about $171,800, or $145 per square foot.
Prices are down 7% from a year ago, which gives buyers more room to negotiate. Homes take about 53 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $510 a month.
ZIP 38079 — Tiptonville
The housing market in 38079 is experiencing a period of stabilization following previous volatility. While median prices have seen a slight year-over-year decline, the market remains accessible for buyers, supported by a low inventory environment and consistent demand from the local workforce.
This area is best suited for those seeking rural living, affordability, and space, appealing primarily to local workers and those comfortable with longer commutes.
Median prices moved down 7.0% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 53 days on market with 3.3 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
23% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 96% of asking — demand is holding steady.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 4.3% · poverty 31.0% — a mixed stability profile.
versus the prior ACS vintage
in-migration and out-migration balanced
ZCTA 38079, Fayette County, TN
ACS 2024 5-year estimates. Aggregate published statistics for this ZIP — never individual records, and never an attribute of any individual property or resident.
The local economy is anchored by transportation, warehousing, and construction sectors with modest growth momentum.
Property taxes are assessed at the county level; specific district rates vary by jurisdiction.
Residents primarily drive alone to work with an average commute time of approximately 35 minutes.
The area offers rural amenities with limited local shopping and recreational facilities within immediate reach.
The rental market is characterized by limited inventory and stable demand, primarily serving local workforce needs.
The economy is driven by transportation, warehousing, and construction industries.
Transportation is heavily reliant on personal vehicle use due to the rural nature of the geography.
Data retrieved from Data USA and Census Bureau profiles for ZCTA 38079.
- Reelfoot Lake State Park4.76.7 mi
- Reelfoot National Wildlife Refuge4.78.9 mi
- New Madrid Historical Museum4.611.9 mi
- Hunter-Dawson State Historic Site4.612.7 mi
- Reelfoot Lake Tourism Council4.64.1 mi
- New Madrid Historical Museum4.611.9 mi
- Reelfoot Lake State Park4.76.7 mi
- Reelfoot National Wildlife Refuge4.78.9 mi
- Hunter-Dawson State Historic Site4.612.7 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Provides basic outdoor space for residents.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.