Knoxville, TN · standard
ZIP Code 37918
Knox County, Tennessee - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 42,835
- 472/sq mi High-density area
- $69,752
- Median income Near-median income area
- $274,900
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 33.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Knoxville pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- 46th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 38%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 472
- people per sq mi
- 69%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 37918 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 37918 (Knoxville, TN) rose +6.8% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 300.6 in 2023 to 321.1 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 37918 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Knoxville, Knox County, Tennessee, with 42,835 residents across 90.8 square miles, a density of 472 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 37918 reports a modest median household income of $69,752 (5% above the average Tennessee ZIP), while per-capita income is $37,230. The poverty rate is 12.5%, with unemployment at 3.3%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $274,900 (11% above the average Tennessee ZIP) and median rent is $1,131; 69.0% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 33.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.8, and the average commute is 24 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Knox County, so 37918 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 37918
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Knoxville, TN
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 37918.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
146 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
103 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
92 establishments
- Construction
Construction
84 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
69 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 37918, 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
42,835
Population
90.8
Area (sq mi)
472
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 37918?
39.8
Median Age
48.5%
Male
51.5%
Female
6.1%
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?
$69,752
Median Household Income
+5% vs state ZIP avg
$37,230
Per Capita Income
12.5%
Poverty Rate
3.3%
Unemployment Rate
24.2 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 37918 ranks nationally
Knoxville, TN household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$69,752 46th percentile higher than 46% of 30,318 US ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US 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
20,690housing units
20,690
Total Housing Units
19,187
Occupied Units
1,503
Vacant Units
2.35
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$274,900
Median Home Value
+11% vs state ZIP avg
$1,131
Median Rent
1986
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
+6.8%
YoY Change (2024)
321
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+221%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 37918 have increased 6.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +221% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +7.4% | 187 |
| 2021 | +16.8% | 218 |
| 2022 | +22.6% | 268 |
| 2023 | +12.2% | 301 |
| 2024 | +6.8% | 321 |
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 818 business establishments in ZIP 37918, employing approximately 9,828 people with a combined annual payroll of $378,509,000.
818
Businesses
9,828
Employees
$378.5M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 146 | 17.9% |
| Health care and social assistance | 103 | 12.6% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 92 | 11.3% |
| Construction | 84 | 10.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 69 | 8.4% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 65 | 8.0% |
| Finance and insurance | 57 | 7.0% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 48 | 5.9% |
| Wholesale trade | 39 | 4.8% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 37 | 4.5% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 23 | 2.8% |
| Manufacturing | 19 | 2.3% |
| Educational services | 11 | 1.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 11 | 1.3% |
| Information | 9 | 1.1% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 3 | 0.4% |
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 37918 vs 37917 →
ZIP 37918 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
- 37921
Knoxville (37921)
28,233 residents
- 37849
Powell (37849)
25,459 residents
- 37917
Knoxville (37917)
24,072 residents
- 37912
Knoxville (37912)
20,673 residents
- 37938 17,085
Knoxville (37938)
17,085 residents
- 37721 12,733
Corryton (37721)
12,733 residents
- 37916 12,507
Knoxville (37916)
12,507 residents
- 37924 11,259
Knoxville (37924)
11,259 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 37918 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 37918 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 37849
Powell (37849)
$84,275 median income
- 37938
Knoxville (37938)
$84,135 median income
- 37924
Knoxville (37924)
$80,112 median income
- 37918
Knoxville (37918)
$69,752 median income
- 37721
Corryton (37721)
$64,892 median income
- 37921
Knoxville (37921)
$60,013 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 37918 ranks #4 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 37917 | Knoxville, TN | 24,072 | 4.1 mi |
| 37938 | Knoxville, TN | 17,085 | 4.7 mi |
| 37915 | Knoxville, TN | 5,647 | 6.3 mi |
| 37902 | Knoxville, TN | 1,586 | 6.7 mi |
| 37912 | Knoxville, TN | 20,673 | 5.6 mi |
| 37916 | Knoxville, TN | 12,507 | 7.6 mi |
| 37924 | Knoxville, TN | 11,259 | 6.2 mi |
| 37849 | Powell, TN | 25,459 | 7.5 mi |
| 37721 | Corryton, TN | 12,733 | 7.5 mi |
| 37921 | Knoxville, TN | 28,233 | 7.7 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 37918, 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 (42,835 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
More ZIP Codes in Knox County
Related Areas
Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 37918 in?
ZIP code 37918 (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 37918?
ZIP code 37918 in Knoxville, TN has a population of 42,835 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 37918?
The median household income in ZIP 37918 is $69,752, which is 9% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 37918?
The median home value in ZIP 37918 is $274,900, which is 1% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 37918?
The largest racial group in ZIP 37918 is White at 81.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 8.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 37918?
ZIP code 37918 has 818 business establishments employing approximately 9,828 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 37918?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 37918 are: Retail trade (146), Health care and social assistance (103), Other services (except public administration) (92). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 37918?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 37918 increased by 6.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 221%. 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 37918?
In ZIP code 37918, 60.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 33.2% 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 37918?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 37918 is 24.2 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 37918?
In ZIP code 37918, approximately 69.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 31.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 37918?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 37918 is 12.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
Related
Take this with you
What to do with ZIP 37918's numbers, next.
- See how ZIP 37918 compares to a neighboring ZIP code on the same Census fields Compare this ZIP
- Check where Knoxville, TN ranks among every U.S. ZIP code on income, education, or homeownership View national rankings
- Save this ZIP to your shortlist to track alongside others you're considering View your shortlist
ZIP Code Tabulation Areas (ZCTAs) are Census Bureau approximations of USPS ZIP codes; figures describe the ZCTA area, not any single address within it.