The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 37755 sells for about $225,000, or $135 per square foot.
Prices are up +4.2% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 72 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $852 a month.
ZIP 37755 — Helenwood
The housing market in 37755 remains stable with limited inventory and modest price appreciation. Demand is driven by local buyers seeking affordable housing, though the rural nature of the area limits rapid turnover and development activity.
This ZIP is best suited for families and individuals seeking affordable, rural living with proximity to outdoor recreation. It is less ideal for those requiring urban amenities or public transit access.
Median prices moved up 4.2% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 72 days on market with 6.8 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
12% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 97.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 14.9% · poverty 20.9% — a mixed stability 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 7.5%/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 6.2%/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 37755, Scott 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 Helenwood area are generally lower than the national average, with property crime being the primary concern. Regional comparisons suggest a stable environment typical of rural Scott County.
Schools serving the area are part of the Scott County School District, which generally receives moderate ratings for student-teacher ratios and academic proficiency. Local schools are the primary educational anchors for the community.
The area faces moderate risks related to severe thunderstorms and occasional localized flooding in low-lying areas near the Cumberland Plateau. Wildfire risk is considered low to moderate due to the surrounding forest density.
Economic momentum is modest, driven primarily by local services, forestry, and small-scale manufacturing. Infrastructure development is focused on maintaining regional highway connectivity rather than large-scale commercial expansion.
Property taxes are assessed at the county level by the Scott County Assessor of Property based on a state-mandated assessment ratio. There are no municipal property taxes for unincorporated Helenwood, though special utility districts may apply.
Commuting is primarily car-dependent, with residents traveling via US-27 toward Oneida or south toward Huntsville for employment. Public transit options are not available in this rural geography.
The area offers significant access to outdoor recreation, including proximity to the Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area for hiking and trails. Local shopping and dining are limited, requiring travel to nearby towns.
The rental market is characterized by low inventory and high demand for single-family homes, with limited multi-family options available. Rent growth has been steady but remains constrained by the local income profile.
The local economy is anchored by small businesses, agriculture, and regional government services. Employment opportunities are largely concentrated in the nearby hubs of Oneida and Huntsville.
Transportation is dominated by private vehicle use along the US-27 corridor. There is no public transit infrastructure serving this rural area.
Development is primarily focused on small-scale residential infill and maintenance of existing rural infrastructure. No major commercial or industrial projects are currently reported.
Parcels are subject to Scott County school and general fund levies, with potential additional assessments for local utility districts.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional wildfire and storm risk, with availability generally stable but subject to national carrier trends.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA 37755 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.
Major regional destination for hiking, horseback riding, and river activities.
Local facility providing community sports fields and picnic areas.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.