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ZIP 37830

Pop. 33,038·Anderson County·66th most expensive ZIP in Tennessee
Median rent (all units)
$1,673/mo
Year-over-Year
-1.5%
Month-over-Month
+1.0%
vs US Median
-$292
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ZIP 37830 · $1,673
More affordable than 61% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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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).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$20,076/yr
At $1,673/mo median
Location
StateTN
CountyAnderson County
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Balanced Market
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 (-1.5% YoY, +1.0% 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

2021 vs 2026

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

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

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. 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%.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 37830 covers Oak Ridge, TN. The median rent here is $1,673/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,100/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,360/mo.

At 28% of local median household income ($72,269/yr), ZIP 37830 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 1.5% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 37830?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 37830 (Oak Ridge, TN) is $1,673. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 37830 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 37830's median rent of $1,673/mo is $292 (15%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 37830 compare to other ZIPs in Tennessee?

ZIP 37830 falls in the middle range for Tennessee, ranking #66 out of 145 ZIPs at $1,673/mo.

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 $67,000/year (~$32/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,673/mo in ZIP 37830. The local median household income is $72,269/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 37830?

Rent in ZIP 37830 has decreased 1.5% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 37830 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 37830 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,673/mo, rent takes approximately 28% of the local median household income ($72,269/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 37830 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 37830 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 33.9% of ZIP 37830 households are renters, while 66.1% are owner-occupied. ZIP 37830 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 37830 compare to the rest of Oak Ridge?

ZIP 37830 sits right at the Oak Ridge citywide median of $1,673/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 37830 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 37830 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
28%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,673/mo, rent takes ~28% of ZIP 37830's median household income ($72,269/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 37830 28%Benchmark 30%
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