ZIP Code 37919
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Knoxville · Knox County · Tennessee
- Population
- 28,194
- Median income
- $72,645
- Median home value
- $526,800
- Bachelor's or higher
- 58.2%
- Land area
- 49.4 sq mi
571/sq mi
▼ 5% vs US
higher than 51% of US ZIPs
▲ 89% vs US
higher than 88% of US ZIPs
Median age 37.3
New York
ZIP code 37919 in Knoxville, Tennessee has a population of 28,194. The median household income is $72,645, which is 5% below the national average. Median home value is $526,800, 89% above the US average. 58.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 37919 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 49.4 square miles in Knoxville, Knox County, Tennessee. The area is home to 28,194 residents, producing a population density of 571 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 37919 against Tennessee and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 37919 sits at $72,645 (9% above the Tennessee average), while per-capita income is $64,388. The poverty rate stands at 11.8% and the unemployment rate at 2.0%. On housing, the median home value is $526,800 (113% above the state average) with median rent at $1,350 per month, and 53.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 37919 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 58.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.3, and the average commute is 19 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Knox County, so you can benchmark 37919 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 37919
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 37919.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
383 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
205 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
200 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
179 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
178 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 37919, 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
28,194
Population
49.4
Area (sq mi)
571
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 37919?
37.3
Median Age
49.1%
Male
50.9%
Female
10.4%
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?
$72,645
Median Household Income
+9% vs state
$64,388
Per Capita Income
11.8%
Poverty Rate
2.0%
Unemployment Rate
19.0 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
15,767
Total Housing Units
14,303
Occupied Units
1,464
Vacant Units
2.20
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$526,800
Median Home Value
+113% vs state
$1,350
Median Rent
1977
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
+7.9%
YoY Change (2024)
342
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+242%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 37919 have increased 7.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +242% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +5.4% | 203 |
| 2021 | +12.1% | 228 |
| 2022 | +26.9% | 289 |
| 2023 | +9.7% | 317 |
| 2024 | +7.9% | 342 |
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 1,796 business establishments in ZIP 37919, employing approximately 28,915 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,769,459,000.
1,796
Businesses
28,915
Employees
$1.8B
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 383 | 21.3% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 205 | 11.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 200 | 11.1% |
| Health care and social assistance | 179 | 10.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 178 | 9.9% |
| Finance and insurance | 140 | 7.8% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 121 | 6.7% |
| Construction | 92 | 5.1% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 78 | 4.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 66 | 3.7% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 37 | 2.1% |
| Information | 36 | 2.0% |
| Manufacturing | 27 | 1.5% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 22 | 1.2% |
| Educational services | 18 | 1.0% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 9 | 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 37919 vs 37909 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 37909 | Knoxville, TN | 15,168 | 2.6 mi |
| 37921 | Knoxville, TN | 28,233 | 4.5 mi |
| 37923 | Knoxville, TN | 27,457 | 4.5 mi |
| 37916 | Knoxville, TN | 12,507 | 4.6 mi |
| 37912 | Knoxville, TN | 20,673 | 6.5 mi |
| 37902 | Knoxville, TN | 1,586 | 5.7 mi |
| 37701 | Alcoa, TN | 6,817 | 8.4 mi |
| 37777 | Louisville, TN | 11,274 | 6.7 mi |
| 37920 | Knoxville, TN | 39,087 | 7.9 mi |
| 37922 | Knoxville, TN | 33,180 | 6.6 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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