The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 38317 sells for about $149,000, or $118 per square foot.
Prices are roughly flat from a year ago (0%), a market in balance. Homes take about 90 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $625 a month.
ZIP 38317 — Bruceton
The housing market in 38317 is characterized by low inventory and stable, affordable pricing. Activity is driven by local demand for single-family homes, with limited new construction and a high vacancy rate reflecting the rural nature of the area.
This ZIP is best suited for budget-conscious family buyers and retirees seeking affordable, quiet, small-town living in a rural Tennessee setting.
Median prices moved sideways 0.0% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 90 days on market with 0.0 months of supply — a slower-moving market.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 2.2% · poverty 18.1% — a stable, low-distress profile.
versus the prior ACS vintage
in-migration and out-migration balanced
ZCTA 38317, Carroll 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 area is served by the Hollow Rock-Bruceton Special School District, which provides local public education.
The local economy is primarily driven by small-scale commerce and regional services, with limited large-scale industrial development.
Property taxes are assessed at the county level by Carroll County, with rates determined by local municipal and school district levies.
Residents primarily rely on personal vehicles for commuting, with Highway 70 serving as the main transit corridor for regional access.
The area features local community parks and proximity to rural outdoor spaces, with limited large-scale shopping or entertainment venues.
The rental market is characterized by low-density single-family housing with limited multi-family inventory.
The economy is largely supported by local retail, small business, and regional agricultural services.
Transportation is heavily dependent on private vehicle use via Highway 70.
There are no major large-scale commercial or residential developments currently reported for this ZIP.
The Carroll County Assessor of Property manages assessments for all parcels within the county.
Parcels are subject to the Hollow Rock-Bruceton Special School District tax levies.
Property insurance rates are influenced by regional rural fire protection coverage and standard Tennessee hazard profiles.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau ZCTA profiles.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
Local community green space for recreation.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.