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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
$80,112
Median income
$251,200
Median home value
26.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Tennessee average), while per-capita income is $35,301. Poverty here runs at 6.8%, with unemployment measured at 1.6%. Median home value sits at $251,200 (2% above the state average), median rent at $1,134 a month, and owner-occupancy at 77.0%.

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. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 37924, plus 6 more within Knox County, give a clearer read than the national average 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 37924

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Knoxville, TN

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 37924.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 37924?

36.6

Median Age

49.0%

Male

51.0%

Female

7.3%

Foreign-Born

White 77.9%
African American 9.9%
Asian 5.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.5%
Hispanic or Latino 5.2%

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

How ZIP 37924 ranks nationally

Knoxville, TN household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$80,112 Top 38% higher than 62% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 55.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 26.6%

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

Owner 77.0%
Renter 23.0%

$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 37924 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 37924 ranks #7 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 37924 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 37924 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
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

More ZIP Codes in Knox County

37918 standard
Knoxville, TN
Pop: 42,835
37920 standard
Knoxville, TN
Pop: 39,087
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

Related Areas

Knox County Knoxville, TN Tennessee

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.