ZIP Code · TN

ZIP 37830

Part of Oak Ridge, TN

Pop. 33,038·Anderson County·67th most expensive ZIP in Tennessee

Median rent (all units)

$1,622/mo

Year-over-Year

+4.7%

Month-over-Month

+1.2%

vs US Median

-$310

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ZIP 37830 · $1,622

More affordable than 64% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

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Studio

$1,100

1 BR

$1,100

2 BR

$1,360

3 BR

$1,740

4 BR+

$2,050

Research median

$1,360/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 37830 is at its highest level since Zillow's records here began in March 2023.

Past year vs. the rest of Tennessee

Rent in ZIP 37830 changed +4.7% 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 4 months in a row, and rose in 7 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($72,269) is $1,807 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 3-bedroom ($1,740); a 4-bedroom is $2,050.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 37830. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$19,464/yr

At $1,622/mo median

Location

CityOak Ridge

StateTN

CountyAnderson County

Rent Market Meter

Strong Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are up 4.7% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.

Based on rent-price momentum (+4.7% YoY, +1.2% MoM), not inventory.

Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 37830 (Oak Ridge, TN) is majority owner-occupied, 40.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

33,038

Median income

$72,269

Median age

39.5

Renters

33.9%

Age distribution

23.1%

21.2%

22.7%

13.1%

19.9%

Under 1823.1%

18–3421.2%

35–5422.7%

55–6413.1%

65+19.9%

Gender

48.7%

51.3%

Male48.7%

Female51.3%

Race & ethnicity

80.5%

White80.5%

Black5.9%

Hispanic6.8%

Asian2.6%

Other4.2%

Education (25+)

21.6%

30.9%

40.2%

No HS diploma7.3%

HS diploma21.6%

Some college30.9%

Bachelor's+40.2%

Housing tenure

66.1%

33.9%

Owner66.1%

Renter33.9%

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

2023 vs 2026

How ZIP 37830 in Oak Ridge, TN has changed in 5 years

Rent

$1,316 → $1,622

up 23.3%

Income

$60,307 → $72,269

up 19.8%

Population

31,633 → 33,038

up 4.4%

Renter share

37% → 33.9%

-3.1 pts

Bachelor's+

38% → 40.2%

+2.2 pts

Rent in ZIP 37830 in Oak Ridge, TN has climbed 23.3% since 2023, going from about $1,316 per month to roughly $1,622 today. On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 37830 in Oak Ridge, TN now reports about $72,269, up from $60,307 in 2021. Rent outpaced income growth by roughly 3.5 percentage points, which means renters are spending a larger slice of each paycheck on housing than they did in 2021. Headcount in the area went from 31,633 to 33,038 between 2021 and 2024, a 4.4% change. About 33.9% of households rent today, against 37% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 38% to 40.2%. For context, the 2023 to 2026 window covers an unusually volatile run for US rents nationally, and ZIP 37830 in Oak Ridge, TN reflects that arc in its own way.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 37830 covers Oak Ridge, TN. The median rent here is $1,622/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,100/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,360/mo.

At 27% of local median household income ($72,269/yr), ZIP 37830 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 4.7% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 37830?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $65,000/year (about $31/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,622/mo in ZIP 37830. The local median household income is $72,269/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 37830?

Rent in ZIP 37830 has risen 4.7% over the past year as of September 2026. That is the highest level since Zillow's records here began in March 2023.

How does ZIP 37830 compare to other ZIPs in Tennessee?

ZIP 37830 is in the middle among Tennessee ZIP codes for rent, ranking #67 of 147 at $1,622/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 37830 changed +4.7%, against a typical +1.8% across the 127 Tennessee ZIP codes Zillow tracks.