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ZIP 37643

Pop. 34,120·Carter County·138th most expensive ZIP in Tennessee
Median rent (all units)
$1,067/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
Stable
vs US Median
-$898
Stable (Monthly)
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ZIP 37643 · $1,067
More affordable than 96% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$810
1 BR
$810
2 BR
$1,010
3 BR
$1,260
4 BR+
$1,410
Research median
$1,010/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
$12,804/yr
At $1,067/mo median
Location
StateTN
CountyCarter County
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Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are roughly steady, with neither renters nor landlords holding a strong edge right now.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, +0.0% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 37643 (Elizabethton, TN) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income below the national average, 20.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
34,120
Median income
$51,831
Median age
46
Renters
25.2%
Age distribution
19.6%
18%
25.7%
15%
21.7%
Under 1819.6%
18–3418%
35–5425.7%
55–6415%
65+21.7%
Gender
48.2%
51.8%
Male48.2%
Female51.8%
Race & ethnicity
93.6%
White93.6%
Black1.5%
Hispanic2.6%
Other2.1%
Education (25+)
39.9%
29.4%
20.4%
No HS diploma10.3%
HS diploma39.9%
Some college29.4%
Bachelor's+20.4%
Housing tenure
74.8%
25.2%
Owner74.8%
Renter25.2%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 37643 in Elizabethton, TN has changed in 5 years

Income
$44,766 → $51,831
up 15.8%
Population
33,713 → 34,120
up 1.2%
Renter share
28.9% → 25.2%
-3.7 pts
Bachelor's+
18.9% → 20.4%
+1.5 pts

Census figures show median household income at $51,831 today, compared with $44,766 five years earlier. Headcount in the area went from 33,713 to 34,120 between 2021 and 2024, a 1.2% change. About 25.2% of households rent today, against 28.9% in 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 37643 covers Elizabethton, TN. The median rent here is $1,067/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $810/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,010/mo.

At 25% of local median household income ($51,831/yr), ZIP 37643 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 37643?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 37643 (Elizabethton, TN) is $1,067. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 37643 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 37643's median rent of $1,067/mo is $898 (46%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 37643 compare to other ZIPs in Tennessee?

ZIP 37643 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Tennessee, ranking #138 out of 145 ZIPs at $1,067/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 37643?

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 $1,067/mo in ZIP 37643. The local median household income is $51,831/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 37643?

Rent in ZIP 37643 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 37643 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 37643 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,067/mo, rent takes approximately 25% of the local median household income ($51,831/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 37643 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 37643 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 25.2% of ZIP 37643 households are renters, while 74.8% are owner-occupied. ZIP 37643 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 37643 compare to the rest of Elizabethton?

ZIP 37643 sits right at the Elizabethton citywide median of $1,067/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 37643 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 37643 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
25%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,067/mo, rent takes ~25% of ZIP 37643's median household income ($51,831/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 37643 25%Benchmark 30%
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