Knoxville, TN · standard
ZIP Code 37924
Knox County, Tennessee - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 11,259
- 158/sq mi High-density area
- $80,112
- Median income Near-median income area
- $251,200
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 26.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Knoxville pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 38%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 42%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 158
- people per sq mi
- 77%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 37924 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 37924 (Knoxville, TN) rose +4.3% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 259.0 in 2023 to 270.0 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 37924 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Knoxville, Knox County, Tennessee, home to 11,259 residents across 71.5 square miles, a density of 158 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 37924 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $80,112 (21% above the average Tennessee ZIP), while per-capita income is $35,301. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 6.8% and unemployment is 1.6%. Median home value is $251,200 (2% above the average Tennessee ZIP) and median rent is $1,134; 77.0% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 26.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.6, and the average commute is 25 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Knox County, so 37924 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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 37924
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Knoxville, TN
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 37924.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
57 establishments
- Construction
Construction
40 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
32 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
31 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
27 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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 37924, 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
11,259
Population
71.5
Area (sq mi)
158
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 37924?
36.6
Median Age
49.0%
Male
51.0%
Female
7.3%
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?
$80,112
Median Household Income
+21% vs state ZIP avg
$35,301
Per Capita Income
6.8%
Poverty Rate
1.6%
Unemployment Rate
24.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 37924 ranks among Tennessee ZIPs
Knoxville, TN household income vs. every Tennessee ZIP code
Median household income among 593 reporting Tennessee ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$80,112 Top 21% higher than 79% of 593 Tennessee ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
6,027housing units
6,027
Total Housing Units
5,588
Occupied Units
439
Vacant Units
2.57
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$251,200
Median Home Value
+2% vs state ZIP avg
$1,134
Median Rent
1990
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
+4.3%
YoY Change (2024)
270
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+170%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 37924 have increased 4.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +170% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +6.3% | 164 |
| 2021 | +16.0% | 190 |
| 2022 | +20.1% | 229 |
| 2023 | +13.3% | 259 |
| 2024 | +4.3% | 270 |
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 287 business establishments in ZIP 37924, employing approximately 4,676 people with a combined annual payroll of $186,801,000.
287
Businesses
4,676
Employees
$186.8M
Annual Payroll
13
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 57 | 19.9% |
| Construction | 40 | 13.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 32 | 11.2% |
| Accommodation and food services | 31 | 10.8% |
| Health care and social assistance | 27 | 9.4% |
| Wholesale trade | 19 | 6.6% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 18 | 6.3% |
| Finance and insurance | 13 | 4.5% |
| Manufacturing | 11 | 3.8% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 11 | 3.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 11 | 3.8% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 9 | 3.1% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 4 | 1.4% |
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 37924 vs 37914 →
ZIP 37924 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 37918
Knoxville (37918)
42,835 residents
- 37920
Knoxville (37920)
39,087 residents
- 37917
Knoxville (37917)
24,072 residents
- 37914
Knoxville (37914)
19,663 residents
- 37721 12,733
Corryton (37721)
12,733 residents
- 37916 12,507
Knoxville (37916)
12,507 residents
- 37924 11,259
Knoxville (37924)
11,259 residents
- 37871 9,134
Strawberry Plains (37871)
9,134 residents
- 37915 5,647
Knoxville (37915)
5,647 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 37924 ranks #7 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 37924 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 37924
Knoxville (37924)
$80,112 median income
- 37871
Strawberry Plains (37871)
$70,938 median income
- 37918
Knoxville (37918)
$69,752 median income
- 37920
Knoxville (37920)
$66,362 median income
- 37721
Corryton (37721)
$64,892 median income
- 37914
Knoxville (37914)
$59,856 median income
- 37806
Mascot (37806)
$59,605 median income
- 37917
Knoxville (37917)
$54,423 median income
- 37902
Knoxville (37902)
$50,161 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 37924 ranks the highest of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 37914 | Knoxville, TN | 19,663 | 3.9 mi |
| 37721 | Corryton, TN | 12,733 | 6.6 mi |
| 37806 | Mascot, TN | 2,868 | 5.3 mi |
| 37918 | Knoxville, TN | 42,835 | 6.2 mi |
| 37871 | Strawberry Plains, TN | 9,134 | 7.0 mi |
| 37917 | Knoxville, TN | 24,072 | 6.7 mi |
| 37915 | Knoxville, TN | 5,647 | 7.1 mi |
| 37920 | Knoxville, TN | 39,087 | 9.2 mi |
| 37902 | Knoxville, TN | 1,586 | 8.3 mi |
| 37916 | Knoxville, TN | 12,507 | 9.3 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 37924, both outside TN so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (11,259 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 37924 in?
ZIP code 37924 (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 37924?
ZIP code 37924 in Knoxville, TN has a population of 11,259 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 37924?
The median household income in ZIP 37924 is $80,112, which is 5% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 37924?
The median home value in ZIP 37924 is $251,200, which is 10% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 37924?
The largest racial group in ZIP 37924 is White at 77.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 37924?
ZIP code 37924 has 287 business establishments employing approximately 4,676 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 37924?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 37924 are: Retail trade (57), Construction (40), Other services (except public administration) (32). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 37924?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 37924 increased by 4.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 170%. 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 37924?
In ZIP code 37924, 55.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 26.6% 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 37924?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 37924 is 24.7 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 37924?
In ZIP code 37924, approximately 77.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 23.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 37924?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 37924 is 6.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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