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ZIP 38012

Pop. 13,031·Haywood County·141st most expensive ZIP in Tennessee
Median rent (all units)
$932/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
-4.7%
vs US Median
-$1,033
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 38012 · $932
More affordable than 99% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$700
1 BR
$710
2 BR
$930
3 BR
$1,230
4 BR+
$1,420
Research median
$930/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
$11,184/yr
At $932/mo median
Location
StateTN
CountyHaywood 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, -4.7% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 38012 (Brownsville, TN) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income below the national average, 14.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
13,031
Median income
$45,974
Median age
43
Renters
44.1%
Age distribution
21.5%
20.4%
23.9%
13.1%
21%
Under 1821.5%
18–3420.4%
35–5423.9%
55–6413.1%
65+21%
Gender
45.6%
54.4%
Male45.6%
Female54.4%
Race & ethnicity
36.5%
56.4%
White36.5%
Black56.4%
Hispanic3.8%
Other3.2%
Education (25+)
16.4%
45.1%
23.6%
14.9%
No HS diploma16.4%
HS diploma45.1%
Some college23.6%
Bachelor's+14.9%
Housing tenure
55.9%
44.1%
Owner55.9%
Renter44.1%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 38012 in Brownsville, TN has changed in 5 years

Income
$38,596 → $45,974
up 19.1%
Population
13,185 → 13,031
down 1.2%
Renter share
46.4% → 44.1%
-2.3 pts
Bachelor's+
11.5% → 14.9%
+3.4 pts

Household income in the area moved from $38,596 to $45,974 across the same window, up 19.1% versus 2021. The population has contracted by 1.2% since 2021, moving from about 13,185 residents to roughly 13,031. Renters now make up 44.1% of households, compared with 46.4% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 14.9% of adults here, versus 11.5% in 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 38012 covers Brownsville, TN. The median rent here is $932/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $710/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $930/mo.

At 24% of local median household income ($45,974/yr), ZIP 38012 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 38012?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 38012 (Brownsville, TN) is $932. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 38012 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 38012's median rent of $932/mo is $1,033 (53%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 38012 compare to other ZIPs in Tennessee?

ZIP 38012 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Tennessee, ranking #141 out of 145 ZIPs at $932/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 38012?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $37,000/year (~$18/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $932/mo in ZIP 38012. The local median household income is $45,974/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 38012?

Rent in ZIP 38012 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 38012 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 38012 is considered very affordable for renters. At $932/mo, rent takes approximately 24% of the local median household income ($45,974/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 38012 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 38012 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 44.1% of ZIP 38012 households are renters, while 55.9% are owner-occupied. ZIP 38012 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 38012 compare to the rest of Brownsville?

ZIP 38012 sits right at the Brownsville citywide median of $932/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 38012 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 38012 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
24%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $932/mo, rent takes ~24% of ZIP 38012's median household income ($45,974/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 38012 24%Benchmark 30%
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