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ZIP 37862

Pop. 21,767·Sevier County·45th most expensive ZIP in Tennessee
Median rent (all units)
$1,800/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
-5.3%
vs US Median
-$165
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 37862 · $1,800
More affordable than 51% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$850
1 BR
$940
2 BR
$1,120
3 BR
$1,470
4 BR+
$1,480
Research median
$1,120/mo

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

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Last updated: June 22, 2026

Annual cost
$21,600/yr
At $1,800/mo median
Location
StateTN
CountySevier County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 0.0% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, -5.3% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 37862 (Pigeon Forge, TN) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income below the national average, 24.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
21,767
Median income
$59,792
Median age
44.7
Renters
38.8%
Age distribution
17.9%
21.2%
23.2%
14.4%
23.4%
Under 1817.9%
18–3421.2%
35–5423.2%
55–6414.4%
65+23.4%
Gender
51.5%
48.5%
Male51.5%
Female48.5%
Race & ethnicity
77.4%
19.1%
White77.4%
Black1.8%
Hispanic19.1%
Asian2.1%
Education (25+)
12.3%
31.1%
32.5%
24.1%
No HS diploma12.3%
HS diploma31.1%
Some college32.5%
Bachelor's+24.1%
Housing tenure
61.2%
38.8%
Owner61.2%
Renter38.8%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 37862 in Pigeon Forge, TN has changed in 5 years

Income
$50,431 → $59,792
up 18.6%
Population
23,016 → 21,767
down 5.4%
Renter share
39.8% → 38.8%
-1.0 pts
Bachelor's+
21.1% → 24.1%
+3.0 pts
Median age
42.9 → 44.7
+1.8 yrs

On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 37862 in Pigeon Forge, TN now reports about $59,792, up from $50,431 in 2021. The population has contracted by 5.4% since 2021, moving from about 23,016 residents to roughly 21,767. College-educated residents now make up 24.1% of adults here, versus 21.1% in 2021.

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Last updated: June 22, 2026

ZIP code 37862 covers Pigeon Forge, TN. The median rent here is $1,800/mo as of June 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $940/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,120/mo.

At 36% of local median household income ($59,792/yr), ZIP 37862 ranks as moderate 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 37862?

As of June 22, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 37862 (Pigeon Forge, TN) is $1,800. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 37862 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 37862's median rent of $1,800/mo is $165 (8%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 37862 compare to other ZIPs in Tennessee?

ZIP 37862 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Tennessee, ranking #45 out of 144 ZIPs tracked at $1,800/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 37862?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $72,000/year (~$35/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,800/mo in ZIP 37862. The local median household income is $59,792/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 37862?

Rent in ZIP 37862 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of June 22, 2026.

Is ZIP 37862 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 37862 is considered moderate for renters. At $1,800/mo, rent takes approximately 36% of the local median household income ($59,792/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 37862 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 37862 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 38.8% of ZIP 37862 households are renters, while 61.2% are owner-occupied. ZIP 37862 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

When was rent data for ZIP 37862 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 37862 reflects June 22, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
36%
MODERATE

At $1,800/mo, rent takes ~36% of ZIP 37862's median household income ($59,792/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 37862 36%Benchmark 30%
State income taxNone
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