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Knoxville, TN · standard

ZIP Code 37920

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

39,087
208/sq mi
$66,362
Median income
$267,600
Median home value
35.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

41th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 39%
home value, US ZIPs
208
people per sq mi
59%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 37920 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 37920 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Knoxville, Knox County, Tennessee, with 39,087 residents across 187.8 square miles, a density of 208 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 37920 reports a modest median household income of $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%. The typical home here is valued at $267,600 (8% above the state average); renters pay a median of $1,157 monthly, and 58.9% of units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 35.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 33.6, and the average commute is 22 minutes. To put 37920 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Knox County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 37920

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Knoxville, TN

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 37920.

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 37920, 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

39,087

Population

187.8

Area (sq mi)

208

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 37920?

33.6

Median Age

49.8%

Male

50.2%

Female

2.7%

Foreign-Born

White 84.1%
African American 6.9%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.9%
Hispanic or Latino 4.6%

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?

$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

How ZIP 37920 ranks nationally

Knoxville, TN household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$66,362 41st percentile higher than 41% 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 64.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 35.6%

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

Owner 58.9%
Renter 41.1%

$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 37920 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 37920 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 37920 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 37920 ranks #6 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
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

More ZIP Codes in Knox County

37918 standard
Knoxville, TN
Pop: 42,835
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 37920 in? ▼
ZIP code 37920 (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 37920? ▼
ZIP code 37920 in Knoxville, TN has a population of 39,087 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 37920? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 37920 is $66,362, which is 13% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 37920? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 37920 is $267,600, which is 4% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 37920? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 37920 is White at 84.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 37920? ▼
ZIP code 37920 has 736 business establishments employing approximately 14,995 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 37920? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 37920 are: Health care and social assistance (139), Retail trade (101), Other services (except public administration) (85). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 37920? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 37920 increased by 5.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 257%. 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 37920? ▼
In ZIP code 37920, 64.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 35.6% 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 37920? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 37920 is 22.4 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 37920? ▼
In ZIP code 37920, approximately 58.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 41.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 37920? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 37920 is 19.0% 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.