ZIP Code 37909
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Knoxville · Knox County · Tennessee
- Population
- 15,168
- Median income
- $66,984
- Median home value
- $312,500
- Bachelor's or higher
- 46.7%
- Land area
- 18.1 sq mi
837/sq mi
▼ 12% vs US
higher than 42% of US ZIPs
▲ 12% vs US
higher than 68% of US ZIPs
Median age 36.5
New York
ZIP code 37909 in Knoxville, Tennessee has a population of 15,168. The median household income is $66,984, which is 12% below the national average. Median home value is $312,500, 12% above the US average. 46.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 37909 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 18.1 square miles in Knoxville, Knox County, Tennessee. The area is home to 15,168 residents, producing a population density of 837 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 37909 against Tennessee and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 37909 sits at $66,984 (1% above the Tennessee average), while per-capita income is $44,082. The poverty rate stands at 7.9% and the unemployment rate at 5.4%. On housing, the median home value is $312,500 (26% above the state average) with median rent at $1,204 per month, and 47.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 37909 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 46.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.5, and the average commute is 20 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Knox County, so you can benchmark 37909 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 37909
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 37909.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
83 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
46 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
36 establishments
- Construction 32
Construction
32 establishments
- Wholesale trade 30
Wholesale trade
30 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 37909, 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
15,168
Population
18.1
Area (sq mi)
837
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 37909?
36.5
Median Age
48.6%
Male
51.4%
Female
8.7%
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?
$66,984
Median Household Income
+1% vs state
$44,082
Per Capita Income
7.9%
Poverty Rate
5.4%
Unemployment Rate
19.7 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?
8,150
Total Housing Units
7,783
Occupied Units
367
Vacant Units
2.09
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$312,500
Median Home Value
+26% vs state
$1,204
Median Rent
1983
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
+6.6%
YoY Change (2024)
338
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+238%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 37909 have increased 6.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +238% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.7% | 190 |
| 2021 | +17.9% | 224 |
| 2022 | +27.1% | 284 |
| 2023 | +11.5% | 317 |
| 2024 | +6.6% | 338 |
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 371 business establishments in ZIP 37909, employing approximately 8,101 people with a combined annual payroll of $583,784,000.
371
Businesses
8,101
Employees
$583.8M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 83 | 22.4% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 46 | 12.4% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 36 | 9.7% |
| Construction | 32 | 8.6% |
| Wholesale trade | 30 | 8.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 23 | 6.2% |
| Retail trade | 22 | 5.9% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 22 | 5.9% |
| Finance and insurance | 19 | 5.1% |
| Manufacturing | 13 | 3.5% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 13 | 3.5% |
| Accommodation and food services | 9 | 2.4% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 7 | 1.9% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 6 | 1.6% |
| Information | 5 | 1.4% |
| Educational services | 5 | 1.4% |
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 37909 vs 37921 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 37921 | Knoxville, TN | 28,233 | 2.4 mi |
| 37919 | Knoxville, TN | 28,194 | 2.6 mi |
| 37923 | Knoxville, TN | 27,457 | 3.6 mi |
| 37916 | Knoxville, TN | 12,507 | 4.9 mi |
| 37912 | Knoxville, TN | 20,673 | 4.6 mi |
| 37902 | Knoxville, TN | 1,586 | 5.8 mi |
| 37931 | Knoxville, TN | 26,109 | 6.1 mi |
| 37849 | Powell, TN | 25,459 | 7.8 mi |
| 37915 | Knoxville, TN | 5,647 | 7.0 mi |
| 37777 | Louisville, TN | 11,274 | 8.5 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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