The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 38344 sells for about $151,800, or $85 per square foot.
Prices are up +3.2% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 78 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $886 a month.
ZIP 38344 — Huntingdon
The housing market in ZIP 38344 remains stable and highly affordable, with a median home value significantly below the national average. Market activity is driven by local demand for single-family homes, though inventory remains limited. The area's low cost of living continues to attract residents, maintaining a steady, albeit slow, pace of growth.
This ZIP code is well-suited for families and individuals seeking an affordable, small-town lifestyle with a lower cost of living compared to national averages.
Median prices moved up 3.2% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 78 days on market with 4.1 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
12% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 96.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 4.6% · poverty 17.2% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 5.0%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 4.3%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
net influx — more people moved in than out
ZCTA 38344, Carroll County TN
The area is served by the Carroll County School District and Huntingdon Special School District, which generally provide standard public education options for the rural region.
The area experiences moderate precipitation and is subject to standard regional climate risks; insurance availability remains stable for residential properties.
Economic momentum is driven by local manufacturing, healthcare, and retail sectors, with steady but modest development activity in the Huntingdon area.
Property taxes are assessed at the county level by the Carroll County Assessor of Property based on appraised value, with local municipal rates applied for properties within the city limits of Huntingdon.
Residents primarily rely on personal vehicles for commuting, with a mean travel time to work of approximately 24.6 minutes.
The area features local parks and outdoor spaces typical of rural West Tennessee, with proximity to regional lakes and community-focused recreational facilities.
The rental market is characterized by high demand for affordable housing, with limited new inventory and a stable vacancy rate.
The local economy is anchored by manufacturing, healthcare services, and retail trade, serving as a regional hub for Carroll County.
Transportation is primarily highway-based, with access to regional routes connecting Huntingdon to larger employment centers in West Tennessee.
Development is focused on small-scale residential and commercial improvements within the town of Huntingdon.
The Carroll County Assessor of Property manages the assessment of all real property within the county, following state-mandated reappraisal cycles.
Parcels are subject to county and municipal property taxes, with specific school district levies for the Huntingdon Special School District.
Property insurance markets are stable, with premiums reflecting the area's low-to-moderate risk profile for natural disasters.
Data retrieved from Census Reporter and ZipCodeDex 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. Source: NCES EDGE public school locations 2023-24.
Provides local green space and recreational facilities for residents.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.