ZIP Code 37920
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Knoxville · Knox County · Tennessee
- Population
- 39,087
- Median income
- $66,362
- Median home value
- $267,600
- Bachelor's or higher
- 35.6%
- Land area
- 187.8 sq mi
208/sq mi
▼ 13% vs US
higher than 41% of US ZIPs
▼ 4% vs US
higher than 61% of US ZIPs
Median age 33.6
New York
ZIP code 37920 in Knoxville, Tennessee has a population of 39,087. The median household income is $66,362, which is 13% below the national average. Median home value is $267,600, 4% below the US average. 35.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 37920 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 187.8 square miles in Knoxville, Knox County, Tennessee. The area is home to 39,087 residents, producing a population density of 208 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 37920 against Tennessee and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 37920 sits at $66,362 (0% below the Tennessee average), while per-capita income is $36,290. The poverty rate stands at 19.0% and the unemployment rate at 4.3%. On housing, the median home value is $267,600 (8% above the state average) with median rent at $1,157 per month, and 58.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 37920 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 35.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 33.6, and the average commute is 22 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Knox County, so you can benchmark 37920 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 37920
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 37920.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
139 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
101 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
85 establishments
- Construction
Construction
75 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
75 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 37920, 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
39,087
Population
187.8
Area (sq mi)
208
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 37920?
33.6
Median Age
49.8%
Male
50.2%
Female
2.7%
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?
$66,362
Median Household Income
-0% vs state
$36,290
Per Capita Income
19.0%
Poverty Rate
4.3%
Unemployment Rate
22.4 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?
20,555
Total Housing Units
18,396
Occupied Units
2,159
Vacant Units
2.41
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$267,600
Median Home Value
+8% vs state
$1,157
Median Rent
1976
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
+5.6%
YoY Change (2024)
357
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+257%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 37920 have increased 5.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +257% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +6.9% | 203 |
| 2021 | +17.1% | 238 |
| 2022 | +20.9% | 287 |
| 2023 | +17.7% | 338 |
| 2024 | +5.6% | 357 |
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 736 business establishments in ZIP 37920, employing approximately 14,995 people with a combined annual payroll of $971,384,000.
736
Businesses
14,995
Employees
$971.4M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 139 | 18.9% |
| Retail trade | 101 | 13.7% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 85 | 11.6% |
| Construction | 75 | 10.2% |
| Accommodation and food services | 75 | 10.2% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 52 | 7.1% |
| Finance and insurance | 44 | 6.0% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 40 | 5.4% |
| Manufacturing | 26 | 3.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 26 | 3.5% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 25 | 3.4% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 20 | 2.7% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 14 | 1.9% |
| Information | 8 | 1.1% |
| Educational services | 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 37920 vs 37915 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 37915 | Knoxville, TN | 5,647 | 4.7 mi |
| 37902 | Knoxville, TN | 1,586 | 5.0 mi |
| 37916 | Knoxville, TN | 12,507 | 5.1 mi |
| 37853 | Rockford, TN | 3,815 | 5.9 mi |
| 37914 | Knoxville, TN | 19,663 | 5.8 mi |
| 37917 | Knoxville, TN | 24,072 | 7.0 mi |
| 37919 | Knoxville, TN | 28,194 | 7.9 mi |
| 37804 | Maryville, TN | 24,682 | 8.4 mi |
| 37865 | Seymour, TN | 20,912 | 7.9 mi |
| 37924 | Knoxville, TN | 11,259 | 9.2 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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