37849 ZIP Code
Powell, Tennessee
December 15, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 37849 |
| City/Town: | Powell |
| County: | Knox |
| State: | Tennessee |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 29,022 |
| Median Household Income: | $77,864 |
| Per Capita Income: | $39,789 |
| Total Housing Units: | 11,231 |
| Median Home Value: | $234,600 |
| Land Area: | 39.7 sq miles
102.9 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.3 sq miles
0.9 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 36.0540, -84.0485 |
Population Information (37849 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 29,022 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 13,714 | 47.3% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 15,308 | 52.7% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 39.4 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,874 | 6.5% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,542 | 5.3% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,540 | 5.3% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 2,283 | 7.9% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 2,016 | 6.9% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 3,595 | 12.4% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 3,390 | 11.7% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 3,488 | 12.0% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,768 | 6.1% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 2,016 | 6.9% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 3,445 | 11.9% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,545 | 5.3% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 520 | 1.8% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (37849 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $234,600 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 6.3 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $921 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 11,231 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 10,841 | 96.5% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 390 | 3.5% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 8,732 | 80.5% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 2,109 | 19.5% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (37849 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 19,767 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 560 | 2.8% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 860 | 4.4% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 6,607 | 33.4% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 4,247 | 21.5% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,946 | 9.8% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 3,772 | 19.1% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,775 | 9.0% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 92.8% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 28.1% | 34.3% |
Income Information (37849 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $77,864 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $95,208 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $92,155 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $39,789 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (37849 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 14,969 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 14,332 | 95.7% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 637 | 4.3% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 8,769 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 11,584 | 80.8% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,830 | 12.8% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 918 | 6.4% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (37849 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 26,867 | 92.6% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 568 | 2.0% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 50 | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 82 | 0.3% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 317 | 1.1% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,138 | 3.9% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 952 | 3.3% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 1,290 | 4.4% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 831 | 2.9% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 91 | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 14 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 354 | 1.2% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (37849 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 474 | 4.4% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 508 | 4.7% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 811 | 7.5% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 470 | 4.3% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,267 | 11.7% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,640 | 15.1% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,889 | 17.4% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 2,050 | 18.9% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,080 | 10.0% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 652 | 6.0% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (37849 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 11,187 | 78.1% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,319 | 9.2% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 116 | 0.8% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 52 | 0.4% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 75 | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 1,395 | 9.7% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 25.1 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (37849 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 91 | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 1,240 | 8.7% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,106 | 7.7% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 547 | 3.8% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,972 | 13.8% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 637 | 4.4% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 91 | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 813 | 5.7% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,524 | 10.6% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 3,386 | 23.6% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,339 | 9.3% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 924 | 6.4% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 662 | 4.6% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (37849 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 7.9% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (37849 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 27,188 | 93.7% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 21,931 | 75.6% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 9,343 | 32.2% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,810 | 6.2% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (37849 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 8,076 | 74.5% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 4,052 | 37.4% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 3,112 | 28.7% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 510 | 4.7% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 139 | 1.3% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 882 | 8.1% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (37849 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 8,494 | 75.6% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 825 | 7.3% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 138 | 1.2% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 158 | 1.4% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 188 | 1.7% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 79 | 0.7% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 257 | 2.3% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 1,092 | 9.7% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (37849 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 109 | 1.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 1,005 | 8.9% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 2,751 | 24.5% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 2,070 | 18.4% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,492 | 13.3% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,632 | 14.5% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,034 | 9.2% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 624 | 5.6% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 317 | 2.8% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 197 | 1.8% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (37849 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 12 | 0.1% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 448 | 4.0% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 2,184 | 19.4% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 5,991 | 53.3% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 2,145 | 19.1% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 451 | 4.0% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (37849 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 3,837 | 35.4% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 185 | 1.7% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 6,714 | 61.9% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 105 | 1.0% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (37849 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 428 | 3.9% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 2,553 | 23.5% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 4,436 | 40.9% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 3,424 | 31.6% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (37849 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 413 | 4.7% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 452 | 5.2% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 716 | 8.2% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,602 | 18.3% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 3,303 | 37.8% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 1,904 | 21.8% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 329 | 3.8% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 13 | 0.1% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (37849 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,448 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $396 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $921 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.76 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.09 | 2.38 |
Households (37849 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 10,841 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 6,242 | 57.6% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 2,490 | 23.0% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,393 | 12.8% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 2,525 | 23.3% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 3,329 | 30.7% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 3,854 | 35.6% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.63 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.18 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (37849 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 11,497 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 3,243 | 28.2% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 6,541 | 56.9% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 332 | 2.9% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,229 | 10.7% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 3,341 | 29.1% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (37849 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 6,952 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 521 | 7.5% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 340 | 4.9% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 2,447 | 35.2% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,548 | 22.3% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 2,096 | 30.1% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (37849 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 22,878 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,859 | 8.1% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 28,998 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 4,699 | 16.2% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 282 | 6.0% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 2,208 | 47.0% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 2,209 | 47.0% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (37849 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 26,283 | 90.6% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 2,539 | 8.7% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,037 | 40.8% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,425 | 56.1% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 773 | 30.4% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 77 | 3.0% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (37849 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 28,240 | 97.3% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 272 | 0.9% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 782 | 287.5% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 782 | 287.5% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 782 | 287.5% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 95 | 34.9% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 14 | 5.1% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 482 | 177.2% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (37849 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 27,148 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 25,858 | 95.2% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 1,290 | 4.8% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 942 | 3.5% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 146 | 0.5% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 34 | 0.1% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 168 | 0.6% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (37849 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 10,841 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 10,234 | 94.4% | 89.4% |
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