The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 37731 sells for about $299,900, or $168 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.1% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 84 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,150 a month.
ZIP 37731 — Eidson
The housing market in 37731 is characterized by low inventory and slow turnover, typical of a rural mountain community. Prices have seen modest appreciation, driven by demand for large-acreage properties rather than high-density residential development.
This ZIP is best suited for those seeking rural living, large acreage, or retirement properties, as it lacks the density and infrastructure required by typical urban commuters or young professionals.
Median prices moved up 2.1% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 84 days on market with 11.2 months of supply — a slower-moving 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 0.0% · poverty 20.7% — 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 8.4%/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 5.2%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
in-migration and out-migration balanced
ZCTA 37731, Hawkins 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.
Crime rates in the Eidson area are generally low, consistent with the rural character of Hawkins County, though specific localized data is not determinable.
Schools serving the area are part of the Hawkins County School District, which provides standard rural public education services.
The area is primarily rural with mountainous terrain, presenting typical risks for wildfire and localized flooding in low-lying valley areas.
Economic momentum is limited, characterized by agricultural and small-scale residential activity with minimal large-scale commercial development.
Property taxes are assessed by Hawkins County based on the appraised value of real property, with rates set by the county commission and local school district requirements.
Commutes are primarily by private vehicle, with residents traveling to nearby towns like Rogersville or Kingsport for employment.
Recreation is dominated by outdoor activities including access to the Clinch River, mountain hiking, and rural scenic landscapes.
The rental market is thin and primarily consists of single-family homes, with limited turnover and low institutional investor presence.
The local economy is largely driven by agriculture, forestry, and small-scale local services, with most major employment located in neighboring county hubs.
Hawkins County Property Assessor manages the appraisal of all real property for tax purposes.
Parcels are subject to Hawkins County general property taxes and the Hawkins County School District levy.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by the rural, fire-prone nature of the mountainous terrain and distance from fire stations.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA 37731 profile.
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.
Provides significant opportunities for fishing, boating, and outdoor recreation.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.