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Knoxville, TN · standard

ZIP Code 37914

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

19,663
191/sq mi
$59,856
Median income
$218,300
Median home value
25.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Knoxville pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

29th pct
household income, US ZIPs
49th pct
home value, US ZIPs
191
people per sq mi
66%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 37914 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 37914 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Knoxville, Knox County, Tennessee, home to 19,663 residents across 103.1 square miles, a density of 191 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 37914 reports a modest median household income of $59,856 (10% below the Tennessee average), while per-capita income is $33,606. The poverty rate stands at 13.4% and the unemployment rate at 3.8%. The typical home here is valued at $218,300 (12% below the state average); renters pay a median of $1,108 monthly, and 66.4% of units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 25.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.5, and the average commute is 22 minutes. To put 37914 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Knox County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 37914

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Knoxville, TN

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 37914.

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 37914, 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

19,663

Population

103.1

Area (sq mi)

191

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 37914?

40.5

Median Age

47.4%

Male

52.6%

Female

4.0%

Foreign-Born

White 55.7%
African American 33.5%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.5%
Hispanic or Latino 6.5%

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?

$59,856

Median Household Income

-10% vs state

$33,606

Per Capita Income

13.4%

Poverty Rate

3.8%

Unemployment Rate

22.4 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 37914 ranks nationally

Knoxville, TN household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$59,856 29th percentile higher than 29% 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 60.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 25.8%

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

What does housing look like?

9,892

Total Housing Units

9,005

Occupied Units

887

Vacant Units

2.36

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 66.4%
Renter 33.6%

$218,300

Median Home Value

-12% vs state

$1,108

Median Rent

1966

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

+11.1%

YoY Change (2024)

340

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+240%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 37914 have increased 11.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +240% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +7.8% 194
2021 +13.8% 221
2022 +25.9% 278
2023 +10.1% 306
2024 +11.1% 340

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 419 business establishments in ZIP 37914, employing approximately 10,658 people with a combined annual payroll of $608,940,000.

419

Businesses

10,658

Employees

$608.9M

Annual Payroll

14

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 61 14.6%
Other services (except public administration) 59 14.1%
Wholesale trade 50 11.9%
Construction 47 11.2%
Accommodation and food services 35 8.3%
Health care and social assistance 32 7.6%
Manufacturing 29 6.9%
Transportation and warehousing 29 6.9%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 20 4.8%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 18 4.3%
Finance and insurance 17 4.1%
Real estate and rental and leasing 10 2.4%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 5 1.2%
Management of companies and enterprises 3 0.7%

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 37914 vs 37924 →

ZIP 37914 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 37914 ranks #5 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 37914 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 37914 ranks #6 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
37924 Knoxville, TN 11,259 3.9 mi
37915 Knoxville, TN 5,647 5.7 mi
37920 Knoxville, TN 39,087 5.8 mi
37917 Knoxville, TN 24,072 6.6 mi
37902 Knoxville, TN 1,586 6.9 mi
37916 Knoxville, TN 12,507 7.7 mi
37806 Mascot, TN 2,868 8.2 mi
37865 Seymour, TN 20,912 9.6 mi
37871 Strawberry Plains, TN 9,134 8.3 mi
37918 Knoxville, TN 42,835 8.3 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 37914 in? ▼
ZIP code 37914 (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 37914? ▼
ZIP code 37914 in Knoxville, TN has a population of 19,663 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 37914? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 37914 is $59,856, which is 22% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 37914? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 37914 is $218,300, which is 22% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 37914? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 37914 is White at 55.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 37914? ▼
ZIP code 37914 has 419 business establishments employing approximately 10,658 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 37914? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 37914 are: Retail trade (61), Other services (except public administration) (59), Wholesale trade (50). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 37914? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 37914 increased by 11.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 240%. 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 37914? ▼
In ZIP code 37914, 60.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 25.8% 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 37914? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 37914 is 22.4 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 37914? ▼
In ZIP code 37914, approximately 66.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 33.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 37914? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 37914 is 13.4% 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.