Knoxville, TN · standard
ZIP Code 37902
Knox County, Tennessee - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,586
- 1,315/sq mi High-density area
- $50,161
- Median income Below-median income area
- $687,500
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 59.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Knoxville pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with top-decile home values, in a low-density, renter-heavy area.
- 14th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 7%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 1,315
- people per sq mi
- 19%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 37902 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 37902 covers 1.2 square miles in Knoxville, Knox County, Tennessee (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 1,586 residents on file, a density of 1,315 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 37902 reports a modest median household income of $50,161 (25% below the average Tennessee ZIP), while per-capita income is $72,629. The poverty rate is 25.6%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Housing costs run above the statewide ZIP benchmark while renting is common: median home value is $687,500 (178% above the average Tennessee ZIP), with only 18.7% owner-occupied homes and median rent of $1,498.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 59.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 32.7, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Knox County, so 37902 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 37902
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Knoxville, TN
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 37902.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
139 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
71 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 44
Other services (except public administration)
44 establishments
- Retail trade 35
Retail trade
35 establishments
- Finance and insurance 31
Finance and insurance
31 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 37902, Knoxville, 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
1,586
Population
1.2
Area (sq mi)
1,315
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 37902?
32.7
Median Age
59.5%
Male
40.5%
Female
6.2%
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?
$50,161
Median Household Income
-25% vs state ZIP avg
$72,629
Per Capita Income
25.6%
Poverty Rate
3.0%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 37902 ranks among Tennessee ZIPs
Knoxville, 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)
$50,161 22nd percentile higher than 22% 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
1,983housing units
1,983
Total Housing Units
1,560
Occupied Units
423
Vacant Units
1.40
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$687,500
Median Home Value
+178% vs state ZIP avg
$1,498
Median Rent
1962
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 444 business establishments in ZIP 37902, employing approximately 8,573 people with a combined annual payroll of $530,950,000.
444
Businesses
8,573
Employees
$531.0M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 139 | 31.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 71 | 16.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 44 | 9.9% |
| Retail trade | 35 | 7.9% |
| Finance and insurance | 31 | 7.0% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 31 | 7.0% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 15 | 3.4% |
| Health care and social assistance | 14 | 3.1% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 13 | 2.9% |
| Wholesale trade | 12 | 2.7% |
| Information | 11 | 2.5% |
| Manufacturing | 9 | 2.0% |
| Educational services | 6 | 1.4% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 5 | 1.1% |
| Construction | 4 | 0.9% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 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 37902 vs 37916 →
ZIP 37902 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
- 37920
Knoxville (37920)
39,087 residents
- 37921
Knoxville (37921)
28,233 residents
- 37919
Knoxville (37919)
28,194 residents
- 37917
Knoxville (37917)
24,072 residents
- 37912
Knoxville (37912)
20,673 residents
- 37909 15,168
Knoxville (37909)
15,168 residents
- 37916 12,507
Knoxville (37916)
12,507 residents
- 37915 5,647
Knoxville (37915)
5,647 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 37902 ranks #0 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 37902 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 37919
Knoxville (37919)
$72,645 median income
- 37918
Knoxville (37918)
$69,752 median income
- 37853
Rockford (37853)
$69,075 median income
- 37909
Knoxville (37909)
$66,984 median income
- 37920
Knoxville (37920)
$66,362 median income
- 37921
Knoxville (37921)
$60,013 median income
- 37917
Knoxville (37917)
$54,423 median income
- 37902
Knoxville (37902)
$50,161 median income
- 37912
Knoxville (37912)
$47,416 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 37902 ranks #8 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 37916 | Knoxville, TN | 12,507 | 1.0 mi |
| 37915 | Knoxville, TN | 5,647 | 1.2 mi |
| 37917 | Knoxville, TN | 24,072 | 2.6 mi |
| 37921 | Knoxville, TN | 28,233 | 4.7 mi |
| 37918 | Knoxville, TN | 42,835 | 6.7 mi |
| 37912 | Knoxville, TN | 20,673 | 4.7 mi |
| 37920 | Knoxville, TN | 39,087 | 5.0 mi |
| 37909 | Knoxville, TN | 15,168 | 5.8 mi |
| 37919 | Knoxville, TN | 28,194 | 5.7 mi |
| 37853 | Rockford, TN | 3,815 | 8.8 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 37902, 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 (1,586 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 37902 in?
ZIP code 37902 (Knoxville) 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 37902?
ZIP code 37902 in Knoxville, TN has a population of 1,586 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 37902?
The median household income in ZIP 37902 is $50,161, which is 34% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 37902?
The median home value in ZIP 37902 is $687,500, which is 147% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 37902?
The largest racial group in ZIP 37902 is White at 80.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 37902?
ZIP code 37902 has 444 business establishments employing approximately 8,573 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 37902?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 37902 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (139), Accommodation and food services (71), Other services (except public administration) (44). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 37902?
In ZIP code 37902, 73.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 59.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 37902?
In ZIP code 37902, approximately 18.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 81.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 37902?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 37902 is 25.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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