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Knoxville, TN · standard

ZIP Code 37934

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

24,107
533/sq mi
$132,264
Median income
$529,100
Median home value
62.6%
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 7%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 12%
home value, US ZIPs
533
people per sq mi
86%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 37934 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 37934 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Knoxville, Knox County, Tennessee, with 24,107 residents across 45.2 square miles, a density of 533 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 37934 skews affluent, with a median household income of $132,264 (99% above the Tennessee average), while per-capita income is $65,057. The poverty rate stands at 3.4% and the unemployment rate at 2.4%. On housing, the median home value is $529,100 (114% above the state average) with median rent at $2,012 per month, and 85.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 62.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.9, and the average commute is 22 minutes. Beyond these figures, 9 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Knox County, letting you compare 37934 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 37934

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Knoxville, TN

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 37934.

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 37934, 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

24,107

Population

45.2

Area (sq mi)

533

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 37934?

44.9

Median Age

49.2%

Male

50.8%

Female

7.8%

Foreign-Born

White 87.5%
African American 1.5%
Asian 4.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.3%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.7%
Hispanic or Latino 2.8%

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?

$132,264

Median Household Income

+99% vs state

$65,057

Per Capita Income

3.4%

Poverty Rate

2.4%

Unemployment Rate

22.0 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 37934 ranks nationally

Knoxville, TN household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$132,264 Top 7% higher than 93% 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 74.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 62.6%

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

What does housing look like?

10,704

Total Housing Units

10,582

Occupied Units

122

Vacant Units

2.64

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 85.9%
Renter 14.1%

$529,100

Median Home Value

+114% vs state

$2,012

Median Rent

1991

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

+6.3%

YoY Change (2024)

325

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+225%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 37934 have increased 6.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +225% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.6% 186
2021 +15.6% 214
2022 +24.6% 267
2023 +14.3% 305
2024 +6.3% 325

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 802 business establishments in ZIP 37934, employing approximately 10,928 people with a combined annual payroll of $480,021,000.

802

Businesses

10,928

Employees

$480.0M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 133 16.6%
Health care and social assistance 121 15.1%
Accommodation and food services 95 11.8%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 93 11.6%
Other services (except public administration) 87 10.8%
Finance and insurance 60 7.5%
Construction 55 6.9%
Real estate and rental and leasing 38 4.7%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 37 4.6%
Wholesale trade 20 2.5%
Information 19 2.4%
Educational services 13 1.6%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 11 1.4%
Transportation and warehousing 9 1.1%
Manufacturing 6 0.8%
Management of companies and enterprises 3 0.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 37934 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 37934 ranks #5 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 37934 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 37934 ranks #2 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
37932 Knoxville, TN 14,527 3.6 mi
37922 Knoxville, TN 33,180 4.5 mi
37772 Lenoir City, TN 11,146 6.3 mi
37923 Knoxville, TN 27,457 6.6 mi
37931 Knoxville, TN 26,109 7.7 mi
37771 Lenoir City, TN 15,380 8.0 mi
37777 Louisville, TN 11,274 7.8 mi
37737 Friendsville, TN 5,785 8.6 mi
37830 Oak Ridge, TN 29,700 8.9 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 37934 in? ▼
ZIP code 37934 (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 37934? ▼
ZIP code 37934 in Knoxville, TN has a population of 24,107 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 37934? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 37934 is $132,264, which is 73% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 37934? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 37934 is $529,100, which is 90% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 37934? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 37934 is White at 87.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 37934? ▼
ZIP code 37934 has 802 business establishments employing approximately 10,928 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 37934? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 37934 are: Retail trade (133), Health care and social assistance (121), Accommodation and food services (95). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 37934? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 37934 increased by 6.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 225%. 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 37934? ▼
In ZIP code 37934, 74.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 62.6% 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 37934? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 37934 is 22.0 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 37934? ▼
In ZIP code 37934, approximately 85.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 14.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 37934? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 37934 is 3.4% 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.