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Knoxville, TN · standard

ZIP Code 37919

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

28,194
571/sq mi
$72,645
Median income
$526,800
Median home value
58.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Knoxville pairs an above-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.

Top 49%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 12%
home value, US ZIPs
571
people per sq mi
54%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 37919 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 37919 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Knoxville, Knox County, Tennessee, with 28,194 residents across 49.4 square miles, a density of 571 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 37919 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $72,645 (9% above the Tennessee average), while per-capita income is $64,388. Poverty here runs at 11.8%, with unemployment measured at 2.0%. Housing costs here run $526,800 for a typical home value (113% above the state average), with rent averaging $1,350 a month; 53.7% of homes are owner-occupied.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 58.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.3, and the average commute is 19 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 37919 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 37919

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Knoxville, TN

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 37919.

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 37919, 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

28,194

Population

49.4

Area (sq mi)

571

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 37919?

37.3

Median Age

49.1%

Male

50.9%

Female

10.4%

Foreign-Born

White 79.1%
African American 6.3%
Asian 3.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 9.6%
Hispanic or Latino 8.6%

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?

$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

How ZIP 37919 ranks nationally

Knoxville, TN household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$72,645 Top 49% higher than 51% 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 71.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 58.2%

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

Owner 53.7%
Renter 46.3%

$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 37919 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 37919 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 37919 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 37919 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
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

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
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 37919 in? ▼
ZIP code 37919 (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 37919? ▼
ZIP code 37919 in Knoxville, TN has a population of 28,194 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 37919? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 37919 is $72,645, which is 5% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 37919? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 37919 is $526,800, which is 89% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 37919? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 37919 is White at 79.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 8.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 37919? ▼
ZIP code 37919 has 1,796 business establishments employing approximately 28,915 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 37919? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 37919 are: Retail trade (383), Professional, scientific, and technical services (205), Accommodation and food services (200). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 37919? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 37919 increased by 7.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 242%. 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 37919? ▼
In ZIP code 37919, 71.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 58.2% 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 37919? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 37919 is 19.0 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 37919? ▼
In ZIP code 37919, approximately 53.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 46.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 37919? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 37919 is 11.8% 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.