ZIP Code 37912

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Knoxville · Knox County · Tennessee

Population
20,673

737/sq mi

Median income
$47,416

▼ 38% vs US

higher than 11% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$210,900

▼ 24% vs US

higher than 47% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
21.1%

Median age 37

Land area
28.1 sq mi

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ZIP code 37912 in Knoxville, Tennessee has a population of 20,673. The median household income is $47,416, which is 38% below the national average. Median home value is $210,900, 24% below the US average. 21.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 37912 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 28.1 square miles in Knoxville, Knox County, Tennessee. The area is home to 20,673 residents, producing a population density of 737 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 37912 against Tennessee and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 37912 sits at $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, a direct signal of whether 37912 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 21.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37, and the average commute is 21 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Knox County, so you can benchmark 37912 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 37912

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

20,673

Population

28.1

Area (sq mi)

737

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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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

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)

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 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

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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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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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