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Knoxville, TN · standard

ZIP Code 37922

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

33,180
470/sq mi
$132,807
Median income
$523,800
Median home value
69.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Knoxville pairs a top-decile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 6%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 12%
home value, US ZIPs
470
people per sq mi
85%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 37922 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 37922 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Knoxville, Knox County, Tennessee, with 33,180 residents across 70.6 square miles, a density of 470 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 37922 skews affluent, with a median household income of $132,807 (100% above the Tennessee average), while per-capita income is $68,697. 3.5% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 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.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 69.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.7, and the average commute is 23 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 37922 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 37922

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Knoxville, TN

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 37922.

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 37922, 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

33,180

Population

70.6

Area (sq mi)

470

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 37922?

41.7

Median Age

49.5%

Male

50.5%

Female

8.2%

Foreign-Born

White 83.9%
African American 3.4%
Asian 4.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.6%
Hispanic or Latino 4.4%

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

How ZIP 37922 ranks nationally

Knoxville, TN household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$132,807 Top 6% higher than 94% 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%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Below this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). This entry sits in this band. $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 78.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 69.2%

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

Owner 84.5%
Renter 15.5%

$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 37922 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 37922 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 37922 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 37922 ranks the highest 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
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

More ZIP Codes in Knox County

37918 standard
Knoxville, TN
Pop: 42,835
37920 standard
Knoxville, TN
Pop: 39,087
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 37922 in? ▼
ZIP code 37922 (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 37922? ▼
ZIP code 37922 in Knoxville, TN has a population of 33,180 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 37922? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 37922 is $132,807, which is 74% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 37922? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 37922 is $523,800, which is 88% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 37922? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 37922 is White at 83.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 37922? ▼
ZIP code 37922 has 1,460 business establishments employing approximately 28,853 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 37922? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 37922 are: Health care and social assistance (221), Professional, scientific, and technical services (205), Retail trade (200). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 37922? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 37922 increased by 7.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 211%. 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 37922? ▼
In ZIP code 37922, 78.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 69.2% 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 37922? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 37922 is 23.1 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 37922? ▼
In ZIP code 37922, approximately 84.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 15.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 37922? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 37922 is 3.5% 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.