The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 37380 sells for about $307,500, or $155 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.4% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 59 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $889 a month.
ZIP 37380 — South Pittsburg
The 37380 housing market remains stable with moderate price growth consistent with the broader Chattanooga region. Demand is driven by affordability relative to urban centers, though limited inventory continues to constrain transaction volume.
This ZIP is well-suited for families and commuters seeking a lower cost of living compared to the Chattanooga urban core while maintaining access to regional employment.
Median prices moved up 2.4% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 59 days on market with 4.2 months of supply — a fast-moving 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 12.4% · poverty 27.0% — elevated distress and economic pressure.
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 6.6%/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 4.3%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
in-migration and out-migration balanced
ZCTA 37380, Marion 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 South Pittsburg are generally lower than the national average, though property crime remains the most frequently reported incident type in the region.
Schools serving the 37380 area are part of the Marion County School District, which provides standard public education services for the rural community.
The area is subject to standard regional risks including seasonal severe thunderstorms and potential localized flooding near the Tennessee River valley.
Economic momentum is driven by local manufacturing and proximity to the broader Chattanooga industrial corridor, with steady but modest infrastructure investment.
Property taxes are assessed by Marion County based on a state-mandated appraisal cycle, with local rates set by the county commission and city council.
Residents typically commute via US-72 or I-24 toward Chattanooga, with average travel times around 26 minutes.
The area features access to the Tennessee River for boating and fishing, local parks in South Pittsburg, and proximity to the Cumberland Plateau for hiking.
The rental market is characterized by limited inventory and stable demand, with a high share of single-family detached homes serving as rentals.
The local economy is anchored by manufacturing and small-scale retail, with many residents commuting to the larger Chattanooga labor market.
Transportation relies heavily on private vehicles, with I-24 serving as the primary artery for regional connectivity.
Development is primarily focused on small-scale residential infill and local commercial improvements.
The Marion County Assessor of Property manages the appraisal process, conducting periodic reappraisals to ensure tax equity.
Parcels are subject to Marion County school and general fund taxes, with specific utility districts providing water and sewer services.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional weather patterns, including wind and storm risk common to the Tennessee Valley.
Data sourced from US Census Bureau and SimpleMaps 2026 database.
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.
- The Caverns4.818.3 mi
- Adventure Off Road Park4.71 mi
- Lookout Winery & Venue4.112.3 mi
- Dogwood Hills Golf Course4.618.4 mi
- Ketner's Mill4.613.7 mi
- Russell Cave National Monument4.57.5 mi
- Foster Falls Recreation Area4.88.6 mi
- Marion County Park4.410.9 mi
- Natural Bridge State Natural Area & Trailhead - Head of the Crow State Park4.811.4 mi
- Nickajack Cave Wildlife Refuge4.69.4 mi
- Georgia/Alabama/Tennessee Stateline Marker4.410.1 mi
- Lodge Museum of Cast Iron4.85 mi
- Ketner's Mill4.613.7 mi
- Haunted Old South Pittsburg Hospital Paranormal Research Center4.65.3 mi
- Cowan Railroad Museum4.616.1 mi
- Fiery Gizzard State Park4.712.9 mi
- Foster Falls Recreation Area4.88.6 mi
- Adventure Off Road Park4.71 mi
- Marion County Park4.410.9 mi
- Natural Bridge State Natural Area & Trailhead - Head of the Crow State Park4.811.4 mi
- Sweetens Cove Golf Club4.62.2 mi
- Ingles Markets4.37.2 mi
- Hammer's Department Store4.34.8 mi
- Kimball Crossing4.24.3 mi
- Dollar General4.112.7 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Local community park with recreational facilities.
Provides regional access for fishing and boating.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.