ZIP Code 37932

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Knoxville · Knox County · Tennessee

Population
14,527

195/sq mi

Median income
$119,703

▲ 57% vs US

higher than 90% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$463,100

▲ 66% vs US

higher than 85% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
55.4%

Median age 36.8

Land area
74.7 sq mi

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ZIP code 37932 in Knoxville, Tennessee has a population of 14,527. The median household income is $119,703, which is 57% above the national average. Median home value is $463,100, 66% above the US average. 55.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 37932 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 74.7 square miles in Knoxville, Knox County, Tennessee. The area is home to 14,527 residents, producing a population density of 195 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 37932 against Tennessee and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 37932 sits at $119,703 (80% above the Tennessee average), while per-capita income is $53,195. The poverty rate stands at 7.6% and the unemployment rate at 3.2%. On housing, the median home value is $463,100 (87% above the state average) with median rent at $1,590 per month, and 71.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 37932 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 55.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.8, and the average commute is 21 minutes. We also surface 8 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Knox County, so you can benchmark 37932 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 37932

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 37932.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 37932, 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

14,527

Population

74.7

Area (sq mi)

195

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 37932?

36.8

Median Age

50.6%

Male

49.4%

Female

8.0%

Foreign-Born

White 82.1%
African American 3.3%
Asian 4.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.8%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.2%
Hispanic or Latino 6.7%

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?

$119,703

Median Household Income

+80% vs state

$53,195

Per Capita Income

7.6%

Poverty Rate

3.2%

Unemployment Rate

20.6 min

Mean Commute Time

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 72.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 55.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

9,886

Total Housing Units

9,142

Occupied Units

744

Vacant Units

2.78

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 71.6%
Renter 28.4%

$463,100

Median Home Value

+87% vs state

$1,590

Median Rent

2004

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+8.3%

YoY Change (2024)

316

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+216%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 37932 have increased 8.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +216% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +5.5% 191
2021 +13.0% 215
2022 +25.6% 271
2023 +7.9% 292
2024 +8.3% 316

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 774 business establishments in ZIP 37932, employing approximately 19,105 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,563,421,000.

774

Businesses

19,105

Employees

$1.6B

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 93 12.0%
Construction 87 11.2%
Wholesale trade 73 9.4%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 69 8.9%
Other services (except public administration) 67 8.7%
Retail trade 58 7.5%
Accommodation and food services 56 7.2%
Finance and insurance 53 6.8%
Health care and social assistance 50 6.5%
Real estate and rental and leasing 41 5.3%
Manufacturing 36 4.7%
Transportation and warehousing 25 3.2%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 19 2.5%
Information 16 2.1%
Management of companies and enterprises 13 1.7%
Educational services 13 1.7%

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 37932 vs 37934 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
37934 Knoxville, TN 24,107 3.6 mi
37923 Knoxville, TN 27,457 6.5 mi
37931 Knoxville, TN 26,109 5.4 mi
37830 Oak Ridge, TN 29,700 6.1 mi
37922 Knoxville, TN 33,180 6.8 mi
37772 Lenoir City, TN 11,146 9.4 mi
37771 Lenoir City, TN 15,380 8.9 mi
37777 Louisville, TN 11,274 10.4 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 37932 in?
ZIP code 37932 (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 37932?
ZIP code 37932 in Knoxville, TN has a population of 14,527 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 37932?
The median household income in ZIP 37932 is $119,703, which is 57% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 37932?
The median home value in ZIP 37932 is $463,100, which is 66% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 37932?
The largest racial group in ZIP 37932 is White at 82.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 37932?
ZIP code 37932 has 774 business establishments employing approximately 19,105 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 37932?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 37932 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (93), Construction (87), Wholesale trade (73). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 37932?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 37932 increased by 8.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 216%. 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 37932?
In ZIP code 37932, 72.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 55.4% 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 37932?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 37932 is 20.6 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 37932?
In ZIP code 37932, approximately 71.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 28.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 37932?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 37932 is 7.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Knoxville, TN

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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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