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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
$69,752
Median income
$274,900
Median home value
33.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Tennessee average), while per-capita income is $37,230. 12.5% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 3.3%. The typical home here is valued at $274,900 (11% above the state average); renters pay a median of $1,131 monthly, and 69.0% of units 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. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 37918, plus 6 more within Knox County, give a clearer read than the national average 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 37918

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Knoxville, TN

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 37918.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 37918?

39.8

Median Age

48.5%

Male

51.5%

Female

6.1%

Foreign-Born

White 81.9%
African American 5.4%
Asian 2.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.3%
Hispanic or Latino 8.1%

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

$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

$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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $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 60.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 33.2%

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

What does housing look like?

20,690

Total Housing Units

19,187

Occupied Units

1,503

Vacant Units

2.35

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 69.0%
Renter 31.0%

$274,900

Median Home Value

+11% vs state

$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

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ZIP 37918 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 37918 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 37918 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 37918 ranks #4 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
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

More ZIP Codes in Knox County

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
37931 standard
Knoxville, TN
Pop: 26,109

Related Areas

Knox County Knoxville, TN Tennessee

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.