Powell, TN · standard
ZIP Code 37849
Knox County, Tennessee - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 25,459
- 249/sq mi High-density area
- $84,275
- Median income Above-median income area
- $290,900
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 32.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Powell pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 33%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 35%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 249
- people per sq mi
- 82%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 37849 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 37849 (Powell, TN) rose +4.4% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 285.7 in 2023 to 298.2 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 37849 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Powell, Knox County, Tennessee, with 25,459 residents across 102.1 square miles, a density of 249 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 37849 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $84,275 (27% above the average Tennessee ZIP), while per-capita income is $39,330. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 5.1% and unemployment is 3.1%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $290,900 (18% above the average Tennessee ZIP), while 82.4% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,205.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 32.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.8, and the average commute is 26 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Knox County, so 37849 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 37849
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Powell, TN
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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; 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 ZIP avg
$39,330
Per Capita Income
5.1%
Poverty Rate
3.1%
Unemployment Rate
25.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 37849 ranks among Tennessee ZIPs
Powell, TN household income vs. every Tennessee ZIP code
Median household income among 593 reporting Tennessee ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$84,275 Top 17% higher than 83% of 593 Tennessee ZIPs
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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
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?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
11,545housing units
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 ZIP avg
$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 37849 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 37918
Knoxville (37918)
42,835 residents
- 37921
Knoxville (37921)
28,233 residents
- 37923
Knoxville (37923)
27,457 residents
- 37931
Knoxville (37931)
26,109 residents
- 37716
Clinton (37716)
25,749 residents
- 37849
Powell (37849)
25,459 residents
- 37912
Knoxville (37912)
20,673 residents
- 37938 17,085
Knoxville (37938)
17,085 residents
- 37909 15,168
Knoxville (37909)
15,168 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 37849 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 37849 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 37931
Knoxville (37931)
$92,150 median income
- 37849
Powell (37849)
$84,275 median income
- 37938
Knoxville (37938)
$84,135 median income
- 37828
Norris (37828)
$78,750 median income
- 37754
Heiskell (37754)
$75,774 median income
- 37923
Knoxville (37923)
$73,699 median income
- 37918
Knoxville (37918)
$69,752 median income
- 37909
Knoxville (37909)
$66,984 median income
- 37716
Clinton (37716)
$64,915 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 37849 ranks #2 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 37849, both outside TN so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (25,459 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 37849 in?
ZIP code 37849 (Powell) is located in Knox County, Tennessee. Knox County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/knox-tn.
What is the population of ZIP code 37849?
ZIP code 37849 in Powell, TN has a population of 25,459 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 37849?
The median household income in ZIP 37849 is $84,275, which is 10% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 37849?
The median home value in ZIP 37849 is $290,900, which is 5% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 37849?
The largest racial group in ZIP 37849 is White at 86.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 8.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 37849?
ZIP code 37849 has 430 business establishments employing approximately 5,983 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 37849?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 37849 are: Health care and social assistance (76), Construction (62), Retail trade (59). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 37849?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 37849 increased by 4.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 198%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 37849?
In ZIP code 37849, 63.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 32.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 37849?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 37849 is 25.7 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 37849?
In ZIP code 37849, approximately 82.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 17.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 37849?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 37849 is 5.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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