Knoxville, TN · standard
ZIP Code 37915
Knox County, Tennessee - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 5,647
- 1,163/sq mi High-density area
- $26,379
- Median income Below-median income area
- $210,800
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 16.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-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, renter-heavy area.
- 1st pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 47th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 1,163
- people per sq mi
- 26%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 37915 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 37915 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Knoxville, Knox County, Tennessee, home to 5,647 residents across 4.9 square miles, a density of 1,163 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 37915 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $26,379 (60% below the average Tennessee ZIP), while per-capita income is $21,101. The poverty rate is 37.7%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Median home value is $210,800 (15% below the average Tennessee ZIP) and median rent is $663; 25.6% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 16.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 31.4, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Knox County, so 37915 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 37915
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Knoxville, TN
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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; 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 ZIP avg
$21,101
Per Capita Income
37.7%
Poverty Rate
9.6%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 37915 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)
$26,379 1st percentile higher than 1% of 593 Tennessee ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Tennessee ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
4,084housing units
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 ZIP avg
$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 37915 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
- 37920
Knoxville (37920)
39,087 residents
- 37921
Knoxville (37921)
28,233 residents
- 37917
Knoxville (37917)
24,072 residents
- 37912
Knoxville (37912)
20,673 residents
- 37914
Knoxville (37914)
19,663 residents
- 37909 15,168
Knoxville (37909)
15,168 residents
- 37916 12,507
Knoxville (37916)
12,507 residents
- 37915 5,647
Knoxville (37915)
5,647 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 37915 ranks #9 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 37915 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 37918
Knoxville (37918)
$69,752 median income
- 37853
Rockford (37853)
$69,075 median income
- 37909
Knoxville (37909)
$66,984 median income
- 37920
Knoxville (37920)
$66,362 median income
- 37921
Knoxville (37921)
$60,013 median income
- 37914
Knoxville (37914)
$59,856 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 37915 ranks #null of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 37915, 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 (5,647 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 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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