The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 37869 sells for about $185,000, or $135 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.5% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 92 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $610 a month.
ZIP 37869 — Sneedville
The housing market in 37869 is characterized by low volume and slow turnover, typical of a rural, stable population base. Prices have seen modest year-over-year growth, driven by limited inventory rather than high demand. The market remains balanced for local buyers, with few speculative pressures.
This ZIP is best suited for those seeking a quiet, rural lifestyle, budget-conscious buyers, or individuals with established local employment.
Median prices moved up 2.5% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 92 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 5.6% · poverty 31.2% — 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 7.7%/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 3.8%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
net outflow — more people moved out than in
ZCTA 37869, Hancock 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 Sneedville are generally lower than the national average, with property crime being the most frequently reported incident type.
Public schools in Hancock County are primarily served by the Hancock County School District, which faces challenges typical of rural, low-density districts.
The area is subject to standard regional risks including seasonal flooding near the Clinch River and occasional severe wind events.
Economic momentum is limited, with the local economy primarily driven by agriculture, local government, and small-scale retail services.
Property taxes are assessed by Hancock County based on a state-mandated appraisal cycle, with rates reflecting the rural nature of the jurisdiction and lack of extensive special district overlays.
Commutes are primarily car-dependent, with residents often traveling to larger employment hubs in Morristown or Rogersville via state highways.
Recreation is centered on outdoor activities, including proximity to the Clinch River for fishing and boating, and access to rural hiking trails.
The rental market is characterized by low inventory and limited turnover, with demand driven by local workforce needs.
The economy is largely agrarian and service-based, with limited industrial presence and a reliance on regional employment centers.
Public transit is not available; the area relies entirely on private vehicle transportation via state routes.
There are no major commercial or residential developments currently in the pipeline for this rural ZIP code.
Hancock County utilizes a standard county-wide appraisal system for property tax assessments.
Parcels are subject to county-level property taxes and standard school district levies.
Property insurance availability is stable, though premiums are influenced by regional wildfire and storm risk profiles.
Tennessee continues to see net positive domestic migration, though this is concentrated in urban and suburban centers rather than rural counties like Hancock.
Tennessee is a non-judicial foreclosure state, allowing for relatively efficient trustee sales following proper notice.
Sellers are required to provide a residential property disclosure statement, though the state is generally considered 'caveat emptor' for many conditions.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov for ZCTA 37869.
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 local opportunities for fishing and recreational boating.
A landmark site reflecting the unique history of the Melungeon people.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.