37912 ZIP Code
Knoxville, Tennessee
December 15, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 37912 |
| City/Town: | Knoxville |
| County: | Knox |
| State: | Tennessee |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 22,051 |
| Median Household Income: | $42,080 |
| Per Capita Income: | $29,000 |
| Total Housing Units: | 10,939 |
| Median Home Value: | $162,500 |
| Land Area: | 10.6 sq miles
27.3 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.0 sq miles
0.0 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 36.0085, -83.9847 |
Population Information (37912 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 22,051 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 10,660 | 48.3% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 11,391 | 51.7% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 35.4 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,060 | 4.8% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,156 | 5.2% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,567 | 7.1% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,624 | 7.4% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 2,081 | 9.4% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 3,396 | 15.4% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 3,062 | 13.9% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 2,647 | 12.0% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,136 | 5.2% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,369 | 6.2% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,809 | 8.2% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 732 | 3.3% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 412 | 1.9% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (37912 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $162,500 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 4.7 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,003 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 10,939 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 9,900 | 90.5% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,039 | 9.5% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 5,072 | 51.2% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 4,828 | 48.8% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (37912 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 14,563 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 563 | 3.9% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,159 | 8.0% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 4,622 | 31.7% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 3,838 | 26.4% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,530 | 10.5% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 1,894 | 13.0% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 957 | 6.6% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 88.2% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 19.6% | 34.3% |
Income Information (37912 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $42,080 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $56,654 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $60,313 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $29,000 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (37912 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 11,945 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 11,105 | 93.0% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 840 | 7.0% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 5,778 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 9,548 | 86.0% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 990 | 8.9% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 495 | 4.5% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 72 | 0.6% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (37912 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 16,226 | 73.6% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 3,206 | 14.5% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 6 | 0.0% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 194 | 0.9% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 239 | 1.1% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 2,180 | 9.9% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 1,490 | 6.8% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 1,745 | 7.9% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 643 | 2.9% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 170 | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 26 | 0.1% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 906 | 4.1% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (37912 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 583 | 5.9% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 783 | 7.9% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,089 | 11.0% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,573 | 15.9% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,646 | 16.6% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,840 | 18.6% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 988 | 10.0% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,037 | 10.5% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 200 | 2.0% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 161 | 1.6% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (37912 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 8,854 | 79.7% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,046 | 9.4% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 131 | 1.2% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 211 | 1.9% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 210 | 1.9% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 422 | 3.8% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 22.5 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (37912 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 9 | 0.1% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 865 | 7.8% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,245 | 11.2% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 282 | 2.5% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,996 | 18.0% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 583 | 5.2% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 138 | 1.2% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 590 | 5.3% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,377 | 12.4% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 1,906 | 17.2% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,391 | 12.5% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 495 | 4.5% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 228 | 2.1% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (37912 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 21.8% | 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 (37912 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 18,860 | 85.5% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 12,770 | 57.9% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 8,820 | 40.0% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 3,169 | 14.4% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (37912 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 7,857 | 79.4% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 2,612 | 26.4% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 2,119 | 21.4% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 570 | 5.8% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 171 | 1.7% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,452 | 14.7% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (37912 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 5,468 | 50.0% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 831 | 7.6% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 400 | 3.7% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 497 | 4.5% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 1,392 | 12.7% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 1,389 | 12.7% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 610 | 5.6% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 301 | 2.8% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 51 | 0.5% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (37912 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 120 | 1.1% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 396 | 3.6% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 1,471 | 13.4% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,526 | 14.0% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,519 | 13.9% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,887 | 17.3% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,452 | 13.3% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,809 | 16.5% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 431 | 3.9% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 328 | 3.0% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (37912 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 281 | 2.6% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,489 | 13.6% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 4,435 | 40.5% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 3,868 | 35.4% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 733 | 6.7% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 133 | 1.2% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (37912 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 2,404 | 24.3% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 6 | 0.1% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 7,447 | 75.2% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 27 | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 16 | 0.2% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (37912 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 544 | 5.5% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 4,585 | 46.3% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 3,059 | 30.9% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,712 | 17.3% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (37912 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 139 | 2.7% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 525 | 10.4% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,502 | 29.6% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,312 | 25.9% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,166 | 23.0% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 343 | 6.8% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 69 | 1.4% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 16 | 0.3% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (37912 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,145 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $417 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,003 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.29 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.16 | 2.38 |
Households (37912 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 9,900 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 2,487 | 25.1% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 834 | 8.4% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 2,529 | 25.5% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 3,826 | 38.6% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 2,547 | 25.7% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 2,449 | 24.7% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.22 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.13 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (37912 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 8,478 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 3,702 | 43.7% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 2,784 | 32.8% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 364 | 4.3% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,147 | 13.5% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 4,539 | 53.5% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (37912 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 5,303 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 106 | 2.0% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 193 | 3.6% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 2,067 | 39.0% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,450 | 27.3% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,487 | 28.0% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (37912 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 17,156 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,270 | 7.4% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 22,029 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 3,966 | 18.0% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 378 | 9.5% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 2,377 | 59.9% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,211 | 30.5% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (37912 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 18,417 | 83.5% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 3,524 | 16.0% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 2,180 | 61.9% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,271 | 36.1% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 610 | 17.3% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 73 | 2.1% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (37912 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 19,959 | 90.5% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 175 | 0.8% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 2,092 | 1195.4% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 2,092 | 1195.4% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 2,092 | 1195.4% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 180 | 102.9% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 137 | 78.3% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 929 | 530.9% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 36 | 20.6% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (37912 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 20,991 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 18,668 | 88.9% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 2,323 | 11.1% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 1,467 | 7.0% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 85 | 0.4% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 75 | 0.4% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 696 | 3.3% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (37912 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 9,900 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 9,233 | 93.3% | 89.4% |
Knoxville, TN37912