37909 ZIP Code
Knoxville, Tennessee
December 15, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 37909 |
| City/Town: | Knoxville |
| County: | Knox |
| State: | Tennessee |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 16,868 |
| Median Household Income: | $58,339 |
| Per Capita Income: | $35,544 |
| Total Housing Units: | 8,063 |
| Median Home Value: | $244,500 |
| Land Area: | 6.8 sq miles
17.6 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.0 sq miles
0.0 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 35.9472, -84.0227 |
Population Information (37909 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 16,868 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 7,806 | 46.3% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 9,062 | 53.7% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 35.7 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,095 | 6.5% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 647 | 3.8% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 739 | 4.4% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 716 | 4.2% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,785 | 10.6% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 3,364 | 19.9% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 1,845 | 10.9% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 1,815 | 10.8% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,038 | 6.2% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 923 | 5.5% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,400 | 8.3% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,021 | 6.1% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 480 | 2.8% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (37909 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $244,500 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.2 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,081 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 8,063 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 7,757 | 96.2% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 306 | 3.8% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 3,508 | 45.2% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 4,249 | 54.8% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (37909 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 11,886 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 170 | 1.4% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 451 | 3.8% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 3,089 | 26.0% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 1,817 | 15.3% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,122 | 9.4% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 2,776 | 23.4% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 2,461 | 20.7% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 94.8% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 44.1% | 34.3% |
Income Information (37909 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $58,339 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $84,463 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $72,661 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $35,544 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (37909 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 9,658 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 9,228 | 95.6% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 420 | 4.4% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 4,598 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 7,534 | 81.6% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,250 | 13.5% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 444 | 4.8% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (37909 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 14,616 | 86.6% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 737 | 4.4% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 517 | 3.1% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 41 | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 262 | 1.6% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 695 | 4.1% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 327 | 1.9% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 595 | 3.5% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 98 | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 84 | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 92 | 0.5% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 321 | 1.9% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (37909 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 301 | 3.9% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 174 | 2.2% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 546 | 7.0% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 867 | 11.2% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,452 | 18.7% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,494 | 19.3% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 787 | 10.1% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,183 | 15.3% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 426 | 5.5% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 527 | 6.8% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (37909 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 7,215 | 78.2% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 779 | 8.4% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 128 | 1.4% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 39 | 0.4% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 16 | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 949 | 10.3% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 19.3 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (37909 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 64 | 0.7% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 454 | 4.9% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 256 | 2.8% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 126 | 1.4% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,592 | 17.3% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 472 | 5.1% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 414 | 4.5% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 525 | 5.7% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,157 | 12.5% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 2,714 | 29.4% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 814 | 8.8% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 443 | 4.8% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 197 | 2.1% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (37909 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 10.8% | 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 (37909 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 14,856 | 88.1% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 12,429 | 73.7% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 4,580 | 27.2% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,626 | 9.6% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (37909 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 6,030 | 77.7% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 1,896 | 24.4% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,593 | 20.5% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 149 | 1.9% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 26 | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 525 | 6.8% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (37909 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 3,485 | 43.2% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 845 | 10.5% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 163 | 2.0% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 401 | 5.0% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 1,061 | 13.2% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 1,258 | 15.6% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 820 | 10.2% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 30 | 0.4% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (37909 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 412 | 5.1% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 1,015 | 12.6% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,716 | 21.3% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,500 | 18.6% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,431 | 17.7% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,111 | 13.8% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 702 | 8.7% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 176 | 2.2% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 0 | 0.0% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (37909 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 157 | 1.9% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,544 | 19.1% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 2,489 | 30.9% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 2,948 | 36.6% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 669 | 8.3% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 256 | 3.2% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (37909 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 2,320 | 29.9% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 29 | 0.4% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 5,337 | 68.8% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 35 | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 36 | 0.5% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (37909 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 584 | 7.5% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 3,307 | 42.6% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 2,977 | 38.4% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 889 | 11.5% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (37909 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 64 | 1.8% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 113 | 3.2% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 381 | 10.9% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 551 | 15.7% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,322 | 37.7% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 816 | 23.3% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 261 | 7.4% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (37909 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,573 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $549 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,081 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.31 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 1.96 | 2.38 |
Households (37909 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 7,757 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 2,930 | 37.8% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 876 | 11.3% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,436 | 18.5% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 2,866 | 36.9% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,487 | 19.2% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 1,959 | 25.3% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.12 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.80 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (37909 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 6,411 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 2,404 | 37.5% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 3,133 | 48.9% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 120 | 1.9% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 746 | 11.6% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 2,552 | 39.8% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (37909 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 3,300 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 303 | 9.2% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 145 | 4.4% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,047 | 31.7% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 486 | 14.7% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,319 | 40.0% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (37909 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 13,997 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 539 | 3.9% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 16,482 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 2,445 | 14.8% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 182 | 7.4% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,372 | 56.1% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 891 | 36.4% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (37909 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 12,916 | 76.6% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 3,633 | 21.5% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 2,037 | 56.1% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,560 | 42.9% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 681 | 18.7% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 36 | 1.0% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (37909 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 15,537 | 92.1% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 145 | 0.9% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 1,331 | 917.9% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 1,331 | 917.9% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 1,331 | 917.9% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 155 | 106.9% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 97 | 66.9% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 279 | 192.4% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 42 | 29.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (37909 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 15,773 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 14,525 | 92.1% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 1,248 | 7.9% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 409 | 2.6% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 173 | 1.1% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 405 | 2.6% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 261 | 1.7% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (37909 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 7,757 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 7,220 | 93.1% | 89.4% |
Knoxville, TN37909