ZIP Code · TN

ZIP 37311

Part of Cleveland, TN

Pop. 30,720·Bradley County·119th most expensive ZIP in Tennessee

Median rent (all units)

$1,290/mo

Year-over-Year

+2.8%

Month-over-Month

+0.5%

vs US Median

-$642

Reported rents

Stable (Monthly)

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ZIP 37311 · $1,290

More affordable than 87% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$840

1 BR

$930

2 BR

$1,220

3 BR

$1,570

4 BR+

$1,620

Research median

$1,220/mo

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

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

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What the numbers show

Compared with the peak

Rent in ZIP 37311 is at its highest level since Zillow's records here began in November 2021.

Past year vs. the rest of Tennessee

Rent in ZIP 37311 changed +2.8% over the year to September 2026. Across the 127 Tennessee ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +1.8%.

Recent direction

Rent has risen 2 months in a row, and rose in 8 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($47,153) is $1,179 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 1-bedroom ($930); a 2-bedroom is $1,220.

Rank in Cleveland

1st cheapest of 3 ZIP codes in Cleveland.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 37311. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$15,480/yr

At $1,290/mo median

Location

CityCleveland

StateTN

CountyBradley County

Rent Market Meter

Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are climbing (2.8% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.

Based on rent-price momentum (+2.8% YoY, +0.5% MoM), not inventory.

Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 37311 (Cleveland, TN) is roughly split between renters and owners, has a median income below the national average, 19.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

30,720

Median income

$47,153

Median age

33.9

Renters

53.4%

Age distribution

21.9%

29.6%

22.7%

14.6%

Under 1821.9%

18–3429.6%

35–5422.7%

55–6411.1%

65+14.6%

Gender

48.3%

51.7%

Male48.3%

Female51.7%

Race & ethnicity

76.5%

13%

White76.5%

Black8%

Hispanic13%

Other2.2%

Education (25+)

15.5%

29.7%

35.2%

19.6%

No HS diploma15.5%

HS diploma29.7%

Some college35.2%

Bachelor's+19.6%

Housing tenure

46.6%

53.4%

Owner46.6%

Renter53.4%

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

2022 vs 2026

How ZIP 37311 in Cleveland, TN has changed in 5 years

Rent

$1,091 → $1,290

up 18.2%

Income

$42,129 → $47,153

up 11.9%

Population

30,148 → 30,720

up 1.9%

Renter share

55.3% → 53.4%

-1.9 pts

Bachelor's+

17.5% → 19.6%

+2.1 pts

Across the past five years, the going rent in ZIP 37311 in Cleveland, TN has shifted from $1,091 to $1,290, up 18.2% since 2022. Household income in the area moved from $42,129 to $47,153 across the same window, up 11.9% versus 2021. Because rent grew faster than wages over the same span, the affordability picture has tightened relative to 2021. Census counts show ZIP 37311 in Cleveland, TN adding about 572 residents over the five-year window, up 1.9% on net. The renter share has eased from 55.3% to 53.4%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 17.5% to 19.6% across the same window. Reading these numbers side by side helps frame whether current listings in ZIP 37311 in Cleveland, TN look reasonable against where the market sat half a decade ago.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 37311 covers Cleveland, TN. The median rent here is $1,290/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $930/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,220/mo.

At 33% of local median household income ($47,153/yr), ZIP 37311 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 2.8% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 37311?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $52,000/year (about $25/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,290/mo in ZIP 37311. The local median household income is $47,153/yr, so the typical household falls short of that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 37311?

Rent in ZIP 37311 has risen 2.8% over the past year as of September 2026. That is the highest level since Zillow's records here began in November 2021.

How does ZIP 37311 compare to other ZIPs in Tennessee?

ZIP 37311 is one of the more affordable among Tennessee ZIP codes for rent, ranking #119 of 147 at $1,290/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 37311 changed +2.8%, against a typical +1.8% across the 127 Tennessee ZIP codes Zillow tracks.