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ZIP 37303

Part of Athens, TN
Pop. 25,688·McMinn County·135th most expensive ZIP in Tennessee
Median rent (all units)
$1,085/mo
Year-over-Year
+5.2%
Month-over-Month
-6.1%
vs US Median
-$880
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 37303 · $1,085
More affordable than 96% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$740
1 BR
$860
2 BR
$940
3 BR
$1,170
4 BR+
$1,240
Research median
$940/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$13,020/yr
At $1,085/mo median
Location
CityAthens
StateTN
CountyMcMinn County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 5.2% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+5.2% YoY, -6.1% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 37303 (Athens, TN) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income below the national average, 21.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
25,688
Median income
$62,078
Median age
42.7
Renters
29.1%
Age distribution
19.3%
22%
23.4%
14.2%
21%
Under 1819.3%
18–3422%
35–5423.4%
55–6414.2%
65+21%
Gender
50.1%
49.9%
Male50.1%
Female49.9%
Race & ethnicity
85.5%
White85.5%
Black5%
Hispanic5%
Asian0.8%
Other3.7%
Education (25+)
39.1%
27.3%
21.7%
No HS diploma11.9%
HS diploma39.1%
Some college27.3%
Bachelor's+21.7%
Housing tenure
70.9%
29.1%
Owner70.9%
Renter29.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 37303 in Athens, TN has changed in 5 years

Income
$48,923 → $62,078
up 26.9%
Population
24,621 → 25,688
up 4.3%
Renter share
32.2% → 29.1%
-3.1 pts
Bachelor's+
22.4% → 21.7%
-0.7 pts
Median age
41.2 → 42.7
+1.5 yrs

Household income in the area moved from $48,923 to $62,078 across the same window, up 26.9% versus 2021. The population has grown by 4.3% since 2021, moving from about 24,621 residents to roughly 25,688. Renters now make up 29.1% of households, compared with 32.2% five years ago.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 37303 covers Athens, TN. The median rent here is $1,085/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $860/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $940/mo.

At 21% of local median household income ($62,078/yr), ZIP 37303 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 5.2% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 37303?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 37303 (Athens, TN) is $1,085. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 37303 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 37303's median rent of $1,085/mo is $880 (45%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 37303 compare to other ZIPs in Tennessee?

ZIP 37303 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Tennessee, ranking #135 out of 145 ZIPs at $1,085/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 37303?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $43,000/year (~$21/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,085/mo in ZIP 37303. The local median household income is $62,078/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 37303?

Rent in ZIP 37303 has increased 5.2% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 37303 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 37303 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,085/mo, rent takes approximately 21% of the local median household income ($62,078/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 37303 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 37303 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 29.1% of ZIP 37303 households are renters, while 70.9% are owner-occupied. ZIP 37303 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 37303 compare to the rest of Athens?

ZIP 37303 sits right at the Athens citywide median of $1,085/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 37303 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 37303 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
21%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,085/mo, rent takes ~21% of ZIP 37303's median household income ($62,078/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 37303 21%Benchmark 30%
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