ZIP Code 37922
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Knoxville · Knox County · Tennessee
- Population
- 33,180
- Median income
- $132,807
- Median home value
- $523,800
- Bachelor's or higher
- 69.2%
- Land area
- 70.6 sq mi
470/sq mi
▲ 74% vs US
higher than 94% of US ZIPs
▲ 88% vs US
higher than 88% of US ZIPs
Median age 41.7
New York
ZIP code 37922 in Knoxville, Tennessee has a population of 33,180. The median household income is $132,807, which is 74% above the national average. Median home value is $523,800, 88% above the US average. 69.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 37922 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 70.6 square miles in Knoxville, Knox County, Tennessee. The area is home to 33,180 residents, producing a population density of 470 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 37922 against Tennessee and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 37922 sits at $132,807 (100% above the Tennessee average), while per-capita income is $68,697. The poverty rate stands at 3.5% and the unemployment rate at 2.1%. On housing, the median home value is $523,800 (112% above the state average) with median rent at $1,805 per month, and 84.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 37922 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 69.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.7, and the average commute is 23 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Knox County, so you can benchmark 37922 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 37922
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 37922.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
221 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
205 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
200 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
135 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Real estate and rental and leasing
123 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 37922, 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
33,180
Population
70.6
Area (sq mi)
470
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 37922?
41.7
Median Age
49.5%
Male
50.5%
Female
8.2%
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?
$132,807
Median Household Income
+100% vs state
$68,697
Per Capita Income
3.5%
Poverty Rate
2.1%
Unemployment Rate
23.1 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?
15,796
Total Housing Units
14,967
Occupied Units
829
Vacant Units
2.69
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$523,800
Median Home Value
+112% vs state
$1,805
Median Rent
1998
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
+7.0%
YoY Change (2024)
311
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+211%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 37922 have increased 7.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +211% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.2% | 185 |
| 2021 | +15.0% | 213 |
| 2022 | +24.4% | 264 |
| 2023 | +10.0% | 291 |
| 2024 | +7.0% | 311 |
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 1,460 business establishments in ZIP 37922, employing approximately 28,853 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,510,828,000.
1,460
Businesses
28,853
Employees
$1.5B
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 221 | 15.1% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 205 | 14.0% |
| Retail trade | 200 | 13.7% |
| Finance and insurance | 135 | 9.3% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 123 | 8.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 117 | 8.0% |
| Construction | 104 | 7.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 96 | 6.6% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 79 | 5.4% |
| Wholesale trade | 46 | 3.1% |
| Information | 33 | 2.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 27 | 1.9% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 21 | 1.4% |
| Educational services | 21 | 1.4% |
| Manufacturing | 17 | 1.2% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 15 | 1.0% |
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 37922 vs 37777 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 37777 | Louisville, TN | 11,274 | 3.6 mi |
| 37923 | Knoxville, TN | 27,457 | 4.6 mi |
| 37934 | Knoxville, TN | 24,107 | 4.5 mi |
| 37737 | Friendsville, TN | 5,785 | 7.3 mi |
| 37931 | Knoxville, TN | 26,109 | 8.0 mi |
| 37919 | Knoxville, TN | 28,194 | 6.6 mi |
| 37932 | Knoxville, TN | 14,527 | 6.8 mi |
| 37909 | Knoxville, TN | 15,168 | 7.4 mi |
| 37701 | Alcoa, TN | 6,817 | 8.0 mi |
| 37772 | Lenoir City, TN | 11,146 | 8.3 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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