ZIP Code 37849
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Powell · Knox County · Tennessee
- Population
- 25,459
- Median income
- $84,275
- Median home value
- $290,900
- Bachelor's or higher
- 32.4%
- Land area
- 102.1 sq mi
249/sq mi
▲ 10% vs US
higher than 67% of US ZIPs
▲ 5% vs US
higher than 65% of US ZIPs
Median age 38.8
New York
ZIP code 37849 in Powell, Tennessee has a population of 25,459. The median household income is $84,275, which is 10% above the national average. Median home value is $290,900, 5% above the US average. 32.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 37849 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 102.1 square miles in Powell, Knox County, Tennessee. The area is home to 25,459 residents, producing a population density of 249 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 37849 against Tennessee and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 37849 sits at $84,275 (27% above the Tennessee average), while per-capita income is $39,330. The poverty rate stands at 5.1% and the unemployment rate at 3.1%. On housing, the median home value is $290,900 (18% above the state average) with median rent at $1,205 per month, and 82.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 37849 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 32.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.8, and the average commute is 26 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Knox County, so you can benchmark 37849 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 37849
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 37849.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
76 establishments
- Construction
Construction
62 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
59 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
46 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
40 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 37849, Powell, TN · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
25,459
Population
102.1
Area (sq mi)
249
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 37849?
38.8
Median Age
47.5%
Male
52.5%
Female
4.1%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$84,275
Median Household Income
+27% vs state
$39,330
Per Capita Income
5.1%
Poverty Rate
3.1%
Unemployment Rate
25.7 min
Mean Commute Time
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
11,545
Total Housing Units
11,031
Occupied Units
514
Vacant Units
2.62
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$290,900
Median Home Value
+18% vs state
$1,205
Median Rent
1993
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+4.4%
YoY Change (2024)
298
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+198%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 37849 have increased 4.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +198% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +5.0% | 177 |
| 2021 | +18.1% | 209 |
| 2022 | +21.3% | 254 |
| 2023 | +12.5% | 286 |
| 2024 | +4.4% | 298 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 430 business establishments in ZIP 37849, employing approximately 5,983 people with a combined annual payroll of $270,407,000.
430
Businesses
5,983
Employees
$270.4M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 76 | 17.7% |
| Construction | 62 | 14.4% |
| Retail trade | 59 | 13.7% |
| Accommodation and food services | 46 | 10.7% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 40 | 9.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 31 | 7.2% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 26 | 6.0% |
| Finance and insurance | 19 | 4.4% |
| Wholesale trade | 15 | 3.5% |
| Manufacturing | 14 | 3.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 13 | 3.0% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 12 | 2.8% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 6 | 1.4% |
| Information | 5 | 1.2% |
| Educational services | 4 | 0.9% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 37849 vs 37754 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 37754 | Heiskell, TN | 4,729 | 5.1 mi |
| 37912 | Knoxville, TN | 20,673 | 4.8 mi |
| 37921 | Knoxville, TN | 28,233 | 5.9 mi |
| 37909 | Knoxville, TN | 15,168 | 7.8 mi |
| 37918 | Knoxville, TN | 42,835 | 7.5 mi |
| 37931 | Knoxville, TN | 26,109 | 7.3 mi |
| 37828 | Norris, TN | 1,430 | 9.7 mi |
| 37716 | Clinton, TN | 25,749 | 7.5 mi |
| 37923 | Knoxville, TN | 27,457 | 9.4 mi |
| 37938 | Knoxville, TN | 17,085 | 7.4 mi |
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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