ZIP Code 37902

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Knoxville · Knox County · Tennessee

Population
1,586

1,315/sq mi

Median income
$50,161

▼ 34% vs US

higher than 14% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$687,500

▲ 147% vs US

higher than 93% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
59.3%

Median age 32.7

Land area
1.2 sq mi

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ZIP code 37902 in Knoxville, Tennessee has a population of 1,586. The median household income is $50,161, which is 34% below the national average. Median home value is $687,500, 147% above the US average. 59.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 37902 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 1.2 square miles in Knoxville, Knox County, Tennessee. The area is home to 1,586 residents, producing a population density of 1,315 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 37902 against Tennessee and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 37902 sits at $50,161 (25% below the Tennessee average), while per-capita income is $72,629. The poverty rate stands at 25.6% and the unemployment rate at 3.0%. On housing, the median home value is $687,500 (178% above the state average) with median rent at $1,498 per month, and 18.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 37902 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 59.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 32.7, and the average commute is . We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Knox County, so you can benchmark 37902 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 37902

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 37902.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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 37902, Knoxville, 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

1,586

Population

1.2

Area (sq mi)

1,315

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 37902?

32.7

Median Age

59.5%

Male

40.5%

Female

6.2%

Foreign-Born

White 80.6%
African American 9.7%
Asian 3.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.0%
Hispanic or Latino 1.5%

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

$72,629

Per Capita Income

25.6%

Poverty Rate

3.0%

Unemployment Rate

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 73.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 59.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

1,983

Total Housing Units

1,560

Occupied Units

423

Vacant Units

1.40

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 18.7%
Renter 81.3%

$687,500

Median Home Value

+178% vs state

$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 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

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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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Official Data Resources for Knoxville, TN

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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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