ZIP Code 37938
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Knoxville · Knox County · Tennessee
- Population
- 17,085
- Median income
- $84,135
- Median home value
- $322,500
- Bachelor's or higher
- 34.1%
- Land area
- 83.8 sq mi
204/sq mi
▲ 10% vs US
higher than 67% of US ZIPs
▲ 16% vs US
higher than 70% of US ZIPs
Median age 47.8
New York
ZIP code 37938 in Knoxville, Tennessee has a population of 17,085. The median household income is $84,135, which is 10% above the national average. Median home value is $322,500, 16% above the US average. 34.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 37938 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 83.8 square miles in Knoxville, Knox County, Tennessee. The area is home to 17,085 residents, producing a population density of 204 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 37938 against Tennessee and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 37938 sits at $84,135 (27% above the Tennessee average), while per-capita income is $49,978. The poverty rate stands at 5.6% and the unemployment rate at 2.2%. On housing, the median home value is $322,500 (30% above the state average) with median rent at $1,353 per month, and 91.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 37938 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 34.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 47.8, and the average commute is 27 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Knox County, so you can benchmark 37938 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 37938
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 37938.
- Construction
Construction
49 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
34 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
33 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
26 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
20 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 37938, 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
17,085
Population
83.8
Area (sq mi)
204
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 37938?
47.8
Median Age
50.3%
Male
49.7%
Female
1.3%
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?
$84,135
Median Household Income
+27% vs state
$49,978
Per Capita Income
5.6%
Poverty Rate
2.2%
Unemployment Rate
26.7 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?
7,393
Total Housing Units
7,148
Occupied Units
245
Vacant Units
2.44
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$322,500
Median Home Value
+30% vs state
$1,353
Median Rent
1994
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
+7.5%
YoY Change (2024)
285
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+185%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 37938 have increased 7.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +185% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +5.9% | 174 |
| 2021 | +17.7% | 205 |
| 2022 | +18.9% | 244 |
| 2023 | +8.8% | 265 |
| 2024 | +7.5% | 285 |
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 242 business establishments in ZIP 37938, employing approximately 2,186 people with a combined annual payroll of $82,451,000.
242
Businesses
2,186
Employees
$82.5M
Annual Payroll
12
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 49 | 20.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 34 | 14.1% |
| Retail trade | 33 | 13.6% |
| Health care and social assistance | 26 | 10.7% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 20 | 8.3% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 16 | 6.6% |
| Accommodation and food services | 14 | 5.8% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 13 | 5.4% |
| Wholesale trade | 10 | 4.1% |
| Finance and insurance | 10 | 4.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 4 | 1.6% |
| Information | 4 | 1.6% |
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 37938 vs 37918 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 37918 | Knoxville, TN | 42,835 | 4.7 mi |
| 37754 | Heiskell, TN | 4,729 | 5.3 mi |
| 37721 | Corryton, TN | 12,733 | 7.4 mi |
| 37917 | Knoxville, TN | 24,072 | 8.6 mi |
| 37912 | Knoxville, TN | 20,673 | 8.4 mi |
| 37849 | Powell, TN | 25,459 | 7.4 mi |
| 37705 | Andersonville, TN | 4,559 | 8.3 mi |
| 37828 | Norris, TN | 1,430 | 8.9 mi |
| 37921 | Knoxville, TN | 28,233 | 10.6 mi |
| 37924 | Knoxville, TN | 11,259 | 9.7 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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