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Knoxville, TN · standard

ZIP Code 37912

Knox County, Tennessee - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

20,673
737/sq mi
$47,416
Median income
$210,900
Median home value
21.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Knoxville pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.

11th pct
household income, US ZIPs
47th pct
home value, US ZIPs
737
people per sq mi
53%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 37912 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 37912 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Knoxville, Knox County, Tennessee, with 20,673 residents across 28.1 square miles, a density of 737 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 37912 reports a modest median household income of $47,416 (29% below the Tennessee average), while per-capita income is $29,869. The poverty rate stands at 18.8% and the unemployment rate at 4.9%. On housing, the median home value is $210,900 (15% below the state average) with median rent at $1,128 per month, and 53.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 21.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37, and the average commute is 21 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 37912, plus 6 more within Knox County, give a clearer read than the national average alone.

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 37912

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Knoxville, TN

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 37912.

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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 37912, 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

20,673

Population

28.1

Area (sq mi)

737

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 37912?

37.0

Median Age

49.3%

Male

50.7%

Female

11.0%

Foreign-Born

White 72.4%
African American 13.1%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 11.5%
Hispanic or Latino 9.9%

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?

$47,416

Median Household Income

-29% vs state

$29,869

Per Capita Income

18.8%

Poverty Rate

4.9%

Unemployment Rate

21.2 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 37912 ranks nationally

Knoxville, TN household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$47,416 11th percentile higher than 11% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 53.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 21.1%

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

What does housing look like?

10,952

Total Housing Units

10,014

Occupied Units

938

Vacant Units

2.14

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 53.1%
Renter 46.9%

$210,900

Median Home Value

-15% vs state

$1,128

Median Rent

1979

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

+9.6%

YoY Change (2024)

342

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+242%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 37912 have increased 9.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +242% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +11.5% 192
2021 +18.9% 228
2022 +21.6% 277
2023 +12.8% 312
2024 +9.6% 342

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 540 business establishments in ZIP 37912, employing approximately 9,869 people with a combined annual payroll of $422,228,000.

540

Businesses

9,869

Employees

$422.2M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 113 20.9%
Accommodation and food services 83 15.4%
Health care and social assistance 58 10.7%
Other services (except public administration) 56 10.4%
Finance and insurance 47 8.7%
Construction 42 7.8%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 34 6.3%
Real estate and rental and leasing 31 5.7%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 25 4.6%
Wholesale trade 16 3.0%
Manufacturing 12 2.2%
Transportation and warehousing 7 1.3%
Information 6 1.1%
Educational services 4 0.7%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 3 0.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 37912 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 37912 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 37912 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 37912 ranks #9 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
37921 Knoxville, TN 28,233 2.2 mi
37917 Knoxville, TN 24,072 4.0 mi
37909 Knoxville, TN 15,168 4.6 mi
37916 Knoxville, TN 12,507 4.7 mi
37902 Knoxville, TN 1,586 4.7 mi
37849 Powell, TN 25,459 4.8 mi
37919 Knoxville, TN 28,194 6.5 mi
37915 Knoxville, TN 5,647 5.4 mi
37918 Knoxville, TN 42,835 5.6 mi
37938 Knoxville, TN 17,085 8.4 mi

More ZIP Codes in Knox County

37918 standard
Knoxville, TN
Pop: 42,835
37920 standard
Knoxville, TN
Pop: 39,087
37922 standard
Knoxville, TN
Pop: 33,180
37921 standard
Knoxville, TN
Pop: 28,233
37919 standard
Knoxville, TN
Pop: 28,194
37923 standard
Knoxville, TN
Pop: 27,457

Related Areas

Knox County Knoxville, TN Tennessee

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 37912 in? ▼
ZIP code 37912 (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 37912? ▼
ZIP code 37912 in Knoxville, TN has a population of 20,673 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 37912? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 37912 is $47,416, which is 38% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 37912? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 37912 is $210,900, which is 24% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 37912? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 37912 is White at 72.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 9.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 37912? ▼
ZIP code 37912 has 540 business establishments employing approximately 9,869 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 37912? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 37912 are: Retail trade (113), Accommodation and food services (83), Health care and social assistance (58). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 37912? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 37912 increased by 9.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 242%. 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 37912? ▼
In ZIP code 37912, 53.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 21.1% 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 37912? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 37912 is 21.2 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 37912? ▼
In ZIP code 37912, approximately 53.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 46.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 37912? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 37912 is 18.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.