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Knoxville, TN · standard

ZIP Code 37917

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

24,072
944/sq mi
$54,423
Median income
$219,200
Median home value
32.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Knoxville pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.

20th pct
household income, US ZIPs
49th pct
home value, US ZIPs
944
people per sq mi
48%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 37917 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 37917 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Knoxville, Knox County, Tennessee, with 24,072 residents across 25.5 square miles, a density of 944 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 37917 reports a modest median household income of $54,423 (18% below the Tennessee average), while per-capita income is $37,306. Poverty here runs at 17.2%, with unemployment measured at 4.9%. Housing costs here run $219,200 for a typical home value (11% below the state average), with rent averaging $1,127 a month; 48.4% of homes are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 32.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.9, and the average commute is 21 minutes. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Knox County, letting you compare 37917 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

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 37917

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Knoxville, TN

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 37917.

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 37917, 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

24,072

Population

25.5

Area (sq mi)

944

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 37917?

39.9

Median Age

48.4%

Male

51.6%

Female

6.2%

Foreign-Born

White 75.1%
African American 12.5%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.4%
Hispanic or Latino 7.6%

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?

$54,423

Median Household Income

-18% vs state

$37,306

Per Capita Income

17.2%

Poverty Rate

4.9%

Unemployment Rate

20.6 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 37917 ranks nationally

Knoxville, TN household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$54,423 20th percentile higher than 20% 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 62.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 32.1%

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

What does housing look like?

14,056

Total Housing Units

12,358

Occupied Units

1,698

Vacant Units

1.92

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 48.4%
Renter 51.6%

$219,200

Median Home Value

-11% vs state

$1,127

Median Rent

1950

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

+6.5%

YoY Change (2024)

395

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+295%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 37917 have increased 6.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +295% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +6.7% 229
2021 +18.7% 272
2022 +21.7% 331
2023 +11.9% 371
2024 +6.5% 395

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 739 business establishments in ZIP 37917, employing approximately 14,103 people with a combined annual payroll of $761,274,000.

739

Businesses

14,103

Employees

$761.3M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 114 15.4%
Other services (except public administration) 96 13.0%
Health care and social assistance 83 11.2%
Construction 73 9.9%
Wholesale trade 69 9.3%
Accommodation and food services 59 8.0%
Manufacturing 52 7.0%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 42 5.7%
Information 30 4.1%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 28 3.8%
Finance and insurance 27 3.6%
Real estate and rental and leasing 22 3.0%
Transportation and warehousing 19 2.6%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 14 1.9%
Educational services 7 0.9%
Management of companies and enterprises 4 0.5%

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 37917 vs 37902 →

ZIP 37917 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 37917 ranks #4 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 37917 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 37917 ranks #7 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
37902 Knoxville, TN 1,586 2.6 mi
37915 Knoxville, TN 5,647 2.3 mi
37918 Knoxville, TN 42,835 4.1 mi
37916 Knoxville, TN 12,507 3.5 mi
37912 Knoxville, TN 20,673 4.0 mi
37921 Knoxville, TN 28,233 5.2 mi
37914 Knoxville, TN 19,663 6.6 mi
37920 Knoxville, TN 39,087 7.0 mi
37924 Knoxville, TN 11,259 6.7 mi
37938 Knoxville, TN 17,085 8.6 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 37917 in? ▼
ZIP code 37917 (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 37917? ▼
ZIP code 37917 in Knoxville, TN has a population of 24,072 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 37917? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 37917 is $54,423, which is 29% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 37917? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 37917 is $219,200, which is 21% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 37917? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 37917 is White at 75.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 37917? ▼
ZIP code 37917 has 739 business establishments employing approximately 14,103 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 37917? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 37917 are: Retail trade (114), Other services (except public administration) (96), Health care and social assistance (83). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 37917? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 37917 increased by 6.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 295%. 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 37917? ▼
In ZIP code 37917, 62.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 32.1% 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 37917? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 37917 is 20.6 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 37917? ▼
In ZIP code 37917, approximately 48.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 51.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 37917? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 37917 is 17.2% 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.