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Linden, TN — ZIP 37096

Population: 6,004 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 37096 (Linden, TN) is $173,604 — up 1.3% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $207,500 after a median 85 days on market. 4 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very Low. Cost of living is 8.1% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$173,604

Median home value

+1.3%

1-year change

85

Median days on market

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$173,604
1-year appreciation
+1.3%
3-year appreciation
+0.6%
5-year appreciation
+8.5%
10-year appreciation
+72.6%
All-time peak (2022-07)
$184,190
House Price Index (state)
484.9 (+0.8% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$207,500
Median list price
$279,900
Median price per sqft
$137
1-year sale-price change
+17.4%
Median days on market
85 days
Homes sold (recent period)
12
For-sale inventory
37
Sale-to-list ratio
96.8%
Active listings
24
New listings (monthly)
8

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$761/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$914/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$995/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,186/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,663/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
91.9 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
13.2¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$11.80/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
4
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Schools include
Perry County High School, Linden Elementary, Linden Middle School, Perry County Virtual School

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very Low
Notable hazard ratings (county)
tornado: Relatively Low · coldWave: Relatively Low · landslide: Relatively Low · lightning: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Low · strongWind: Relatively Low
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 39% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
91.5%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Mallory Capacitor Co. (19.9 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
58.0°F
Average high
70.0°F
Average low
46.0°F
Annual precipitation
61.8 in
Annual snowfall
1.3 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7b (extreme annual low 5 to 10°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Shiloh National Military Park (42 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
9
Nearest airport
James Tucker Perry County Airport (1 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
9
Hospitals include
HENDERSON COUNTY COMMUNITY HOSPITAL, BAPTIST MEMORIAL HOSPITAL - CARROLL COUNTY, TRISTAR HORIZON MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
7
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.3 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+80 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,986
Housing built before 1970
30.2%
Housing built 2000 or later
30.4%
Median annual property tax
$651
Mean commute to work
27 min
Households with broadband internet
56.1%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
1,283
Average weekly wage
$927
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Construction, Agriculture
Annual residential building permits (county)
12

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ZIP 37096State medianUS median
Median home value$173,604$269,266$288,527
Median sale price$207,500$315,000$325,000
Median days on market85 days73 days51 days
Median annual property tax$651$970$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in ZIP 37096?
$173,604.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 37096?
$207,500.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 37096?
Median days on market: 85 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 37096?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $995/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 37096?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level).
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 37096?
Risk to homes is higher than 39% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 37096?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 37096?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 37096?
4 schools (1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 37096?
Regional Price Parity: 91.9 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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