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 High-density area
- $47,416
- Median income Below-median income area
- $210,900
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 21.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 37912 (Knoxville, TN) rose +9.6% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 312.4 in 2023 to 342.2 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Tennessee ZIP), while per-capita income is $29,869. The poverty rate is 18.8%, with unemployment at 4.9%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $210,900 (15% below the average Tennessee ZIP) and median rent is $1,128; 53.1% of occupied homes 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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Knox County, so 37912 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 37912
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Knoxville, TN
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 37912.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
113 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
83 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
58 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
56 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
47 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 37912?
37.0
Median Age
49.3%
Male
50.7%
Female
11.0%
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?
$47,416
Median Household Income
-29% vs state ZIP avg
$29,869
Per Capita Income
18.8%
Poverty Rate
4.9%
Unemployment Rate
21.2 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 37912 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)
$47,416 16th percentile higher than 16% 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
10,952housing units
10,952
Total Housing Units
10,014
Occupied Units
938
Vacant Units
2.14
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$210,900
Median Home Value
-15% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 37912 vs 37921 →
ZIP 37912 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
- 37921
Knoxville (37921)
28,233 residents
- 37919
Knoxville (37919)
28,194 residents
- 37849
Powell (37849)
25,459 residents
- 37917
Knoxville (37917)
24,072 residents
- 37912
Knoxville (37912)
20,673 residents
- 37938 17,085
Knoxville (37938)
17,085 residents
- 37909 15,168
Knoxville (37909)
15,168 residents
- 37916 12,507
Knoxville (37916)
12,507 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 37912 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 37912 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 37849
Powell (37849)
$84,275 median income
- 37938
Knoxville (37938)
$84,135 median income
- 37919
Knoxville (37919)
$72,645 median income
- 37918
Knoxville (37918)
$69,752 median income
- 37909
Knoxville (37909)
$66,984 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 37912 ranks #9 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 37912, 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 (20,673 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 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.
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