ZIP Code 37915

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Knoxville · Knox County · Tennessee

Population
5,647

1,163/sq mi

Median income
$26,379

▼ 65% vs US

higher than 1% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$210,800

▼ 24% vs US

higher than 47% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
16.9%

Median age 31.4

Land area
4.9 sq mi

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ZIP code 37915 in Knoxville, Tennessee has a population of 5,647. The median household income is $26,379, which is 65% below the national average. Median home value is $210,800, 24% below the US average. 16.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 37915 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 4.9 square miles in Knoxville, Knox County, Tennessee. The area is home to 5,647 residents, producing a population density of 1,163 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 37915 against Tennessee and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 37915 sits at $26,379 (60% below the Tennessee average), while per-capita income is $21,101. The poverty rate stands at 37.7% and the unemployment rate at 9.6%. On housing, the median home value is $210,800 (15% below the state average) with median rent at $663 per month, and 25.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 37915 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 16.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 31.4, and the average commute is . We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Knox County, so you can benchmark 37915 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 37915

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 37915.

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 37915, 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

5,647

Population

4.9

Area (sq mi)

1,163

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 37915?

31.4

Median Age

43.8%

Male

56.2%

Female

3.4%

Foreign-Born

White 41.5%
African American 52.8%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.9%
Hispanic or Latino 5.7%

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?

$26,379

Median Household Income

-60% vs state

$21,101

Per Capita Income

37.7%

Poverty Rate

9.6%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 43.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 16.9%

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

What does housing look like?

4,084

Total Housing Units

3,310

Occupied Units

774

Vacant Units

1.81

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 25.6%
Renter 74.4%

$210,800

Median Home Value

-15% vs state

$663

Median Rent

1981

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 99 business establishments in ZIP 37915, employing approximately 1,375 people with a combined annual payroll of $74,900,000.

99

Businesses

1,375

Employees

$74.9M

Annual Payroll

14

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 12 12.1%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 10 10.1%
Health care and social assistance 10 10.1%
Accommodation and food services 10 10.1%
Other services (except public administration) 9 9.1%
Retail trade 8 8.1%
Wholesale trade 7 7.1%
Real estate and rental and leasing 7 7.1%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 6 6.1%
Manufacturing 4 4.0%
Educational services 4 4.0%
Finance and insurance 3 3.0%
Management of companies and enterprises 3 3.0%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 3 3.0%

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 37915 vs 37902 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
37902 Knoxville, TN 1,586 1.2 mi
37917 Knoxville, TN 24,072 2.3 mi
37916 Knoxville, TN 12,507 2.2 mi
37918 Knoxville, TN 42,835 6.3 mi
37920 Knoxville, TN 39,087 4.7 mi
37914 Knoxville, TN 19,663 5.7 mi
37921 Knoxville, TN 28,233 5.8 mi
37912 Knoxville, TN 20,673 5.4 mi
37909 Knoxville, TN 15,168 7.0 mi
37853 Rockford, TN 3,815 9.3 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 37915 in?
ZIP code 37915 (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 37915?
ZIP code 37915 in Knoxville, TN has a population of 5,647 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 37915?
The median household income in ZIP 37915 is $26,379, which is 65% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 37915?
The median home value in ZIP 37915 is $210,800, which is 24% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 37915?
The largest racial group in ZIP 37915 is African American at 52.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 37915?
ZIP code 37915 has 99 business establishments employing approximately 1,375 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 37915?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 37915 are: Construction (12), Professional, scientific, and technical services (10), Health care and social assistance (10). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 37915?
In ZIP code 37915, 43.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 16.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 37915?
In ZIP code 37915, approximately 25.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 74.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 37915?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 37915 is 37.7% 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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