ZIP Code 37902
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Knoxville · Knox County · Tennessee
- Population
- 1,586
- Median income
- $50,161
- Median home value
- $687,500
- Bachelor's or higher
- 59.3%
- Land area
- 1.2 sq mi
1,315/sq mi
▼ 34% vs US
higher than 14% of US ZIPs
▲ 147% vs US
higher than 93% of US ZIPs
Median age 32.7
New York
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.
- 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 + 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
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
$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?
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
$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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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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