ZIP Code 37915
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Knoxville · Knox County · Tennessee
- Population
- 5,647
- Median income
- $26,379
- Median home value
- $210,800
- Bachelor's or higher
- 16.9%
- Land area
- 4.9 sq mi
1,163/sq mi
▼ 65% vs US
higher than 1% of US ZIPs
▼ 24% vs US
higher than 47% of US ZIPs
Median age 31.4
New York
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.
- Construction
Construction
12 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
10 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
10 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
10 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
9 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 + 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
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 37915?
31.4
Median Age
43.8%
Male
56.2%
Female
3.4%
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?
$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?
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
$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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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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