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Latest available · Census ACS 5-Year (2024)

What Is the Average Rent in ZCTA5 38049, Tennessee?

$887/month 16.3%vs 2023 ($1,060)

ZIP code · Census ACS 5-Year estimates

The median gross rent in ZCTA5 38049, Tennessee (ZIP 38049) is $887/month (±$283), based on Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024). The median home value is $161,300 (±$24,225), and the median household income is $59,500/year. The unemployment rate in Fayette County, Tennessee was 3.3% as of April 2026 (preliminary). Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey, 2024 5-Year Estimates.

Housing Metrics for ZIP 38049

MetricValue
Median Gross Rent$887
Median Home Value$161,300
Median Household Income$59,500
Total Housing Units1,604
Renter-Occupied Units532
Renter-Occupied Share33%
Households Paying 50%+ Income35 households
Unemployment Rate(April 2026)3.3%

How does ZIP 38049 compare?

Median gross rent ranked against all ZIP codes in Tennessee.

Higher rent than 47% of ZIP codes in Tennessee · 275th of 516

Cheapest: ZCTA5 37819($452)
Priciest: ZCTA5 37046($3,501)
#ZIP codeValue
1ZCTA5 37046$3,501
2ZCTA5 38139$2,697
3ZCTA5 37135$2,341
… 271 more …
275ZCTA5 38049(you are here)$887
… 238 more …
514ZCTA5 37819$452
515ZCTA5 37387$405
516ZCTA5 38485$357

Geography

ZIP 38049 is in Fayette County, Tennessee.

It covers part of Braden town city, Tennessee.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in ZCTA5 38049, Tennessee?

The median gross rent in ZCTA5 38049, Tennessee (ZIP 38049) is $887/month, based on Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024). Gross rent includes contract rent plus utilities. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024.

What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom in ZCTA5 38049, Tennessee?

The median rent for a 2-bedroom in ZCTA5 38049, Tennessee is not available based on Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024). Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024.

What is the median home value in ZCTA5 38049, Tennessee?

The median home value in ZCTA5 38049, Tennessee (ZIP 38049) is $161,300 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024).

What percentage of renters in ZCTA5 38049 are rent-burdened?

In ZCTA5 38049, Tennessee, 35 households pay 50% or more of their income for rent. A household is considered rent-burdened when it spends more than 30% of income on housing costs.

What is the median household income in ZCTA5 38049, Tennessee?

The median household income in ZCTA5 38049, Tennessee is $59,500/year according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024).

How reliable is Census ACS data for small areas?

The ACS 5-Year estimates combine 60 months of data for more reliable figures in smaller geographies. Each estimate has a margin of error (MOE). For example, the median rent of $887 has a margin of error of ±$283. In very small areas, MOEs can be large relative to the estimate.

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