ZIP Code 37924
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Knoxville · Knox County · Tennessee
- Population
- 11,259
- Median income
- $80,112
- Median home value
- $251,200
- Bachelor's or higher
- 26.6%
- Land area
- 71.5 sq mi
158/sq mi
▲ 5% vs US
higher than 62% of US ZIPs
▼ 10% vs US
higher than 58% of US ZIPs
Median age 36.6
New York
ZIP code 37924 in Knoxville, Tennessee has a population of 11,259. The median household income is $80,112, which is 5% above the national average. Median home value is $251,200, 10% below the US average. 26.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 37924 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 71.5 square miles in Knoxville, Knox County, Tennessee. The area is home to 11,259 residents, producing a population density of 158 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 37924 against Tennessee and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 37924 sits at $80,112 (21% above the Tennessee average), while per-capita income is $35,301. The poverty rate stands at 6.8% and the unemployment rate at 1.6%. On housing, the median home value is $251,200 (2% above the state average) with median rent at $1,134 per month, and 77.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 37924 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 26.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.6, and the average commute is 25 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Knox County, so you can benchmark 37924 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 37924
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
$35,301
Per Capita Income
6.8%
Poverty Rate
1.6%
Unemployment Rate
24.7 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?
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
$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 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 |
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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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