37938 ZIP Code
Knoxville, Tennessee
December 13, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 37938 |
| City/Town: | Knoxville |
| County: | Knox |
| State: | Tennessee |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 17,366 |
| Median Household Income: | $81,140 |
| Per Capita Income: | $46,246 |
| Total Housing Units: | 7,229 |
| Median Home Value: | $247,100 |
| Land Area: | 32.4 sq miles
83.8 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.0 sq miles
0.0 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 36.1250, -83.9382 |
Population Information (37938 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 17,366 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 8,575 | 49.4% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 8,791 | 50.6% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 47.2 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 453 | 2.6% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 879 | 5.1% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,325 | 7.6% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,190 | 6.9% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,036 | 6.0% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 1,303 | 7.5% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 1,922 | 11.1% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 2,879 | 16.6% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,400 | 8.1% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,481 | 8.5% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,644 | 9.5% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,212 | 7.0% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 642 | 3.7% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (37938 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $247,100 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 6.6 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,023 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 7,229 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 6,865 | 95.0% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 364 | 5.0% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 6,169 | 89.9% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 696 | 10.1% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (37938 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 12,483 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 303 | 2.4% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 528 | 4.2% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 3,472 | 27.8% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 2,722 | 21.8% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,516 | 12.1% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 2,349 | 18.8% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,593 | 12.8% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 93.3% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 31.6% | 34.3% |
Income Information (37938 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $81,140 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $103,151 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $95,048 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $46,246 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (37938 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 9,029 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 8,667 | 96.3% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 334 | 3.7% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 5,410 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 6,880 | 79.4% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,112 | 12.8% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 641 | 7.4% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 34 | 0.4% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (37938 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 16,371 | 94.3% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 211 | 1.2% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 15 | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 196 | 1.1% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 225 | 1.3% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 348 | 2.0% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 334 | 1.9% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 197 | 1.1% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 73 | 0.4% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 96 | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 28 | 0.2% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (37938 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 162 | 2.4% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 207 | 3.0% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 371 | 5.4% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 394 | 5.7% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 512 | 7.5% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,501 | 21.9% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,024 | 14.9% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,437 | 20.9% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 634 | 9.2% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 623 | 9.1% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (37938 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 7,130 | 82.3% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 561 | 6.5% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 67 | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 904 | 10.4% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 26.6 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (37938 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 17 | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 516 | 6.0% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 902 | 10.4% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 409 | 4.7% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,088 | 12.6% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 380 | 4.4% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 85 | 1.0% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 846 | 9.8% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 851 | 9.8% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 2,011 | 23.2% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 707 | 8.2% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 518 | 6.0% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 337 | 3.9% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (37938 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 7.4% | 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 (37938 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 15,910 | 91.6% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 12,655 | 72.9% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 5,736 | 33.0% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,416 | 8.2% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (37938 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 5,020 | 73.1% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 2,692 | 39.2% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 2,256 | 32.9% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 101 | 1.5% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 70 | 1.0% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 300 | 4.4% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (37938 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 6,472 | 89.5% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 317 | 4.4% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 50 | 0.7% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 26 | 0.4% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 31 | 0.4% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 34 | 0.5% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 288 | 4.0% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 11 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (37938 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 64 | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 500 | 6.9% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 1,696 | 23.5% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,618 | 22.4% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,111 | 15.4% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,053 | 14.6% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 448 | 6.2% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 322 | 4.5% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 191 | 2.6% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 226 | 3.1% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (37938 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 32 | 0.4% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 109 | 1.5% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 1,139 | 15.8% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 3,761 | 52.0% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,614 | 22.3% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 574 | 7.9% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (37938 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 2,598 | 37.8% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 165 | 2.4% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 3,997 | 58.2% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 28 | 0.4% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 67 | 1.0% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 2 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 8 | 0.1% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (37938 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 215 | 3.1% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 1,563 | 22.8% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 2,589 | 37.7% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 2,498 | 36.4% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (37938 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 194 | 3.1% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 159 | 2.6% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 361 | 5.9% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,096 | 17.8% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,799 | 29.2% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 2,133 | 34.6% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 395 | 6.4% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 32 | 0.5% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (37938 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,493 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $438 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,023 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.56 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.27 | 2.38 |
Households (37938 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 6,865 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 4,665 | 68.0% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,466 | 21.4% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 639 | 9.3% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 1,289 | 18.8% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,938 | 28.2% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 2,393 | 34.9% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.53 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.86 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (37938 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 7,000 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 1,506 | 21.5% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 4,832 | 69.0% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 253 | 3.6% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 391 | 5.6% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 1,468 | 21.0% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (37938 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 3,292 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 152 | 4.6% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 79 | 2.4% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,668 | 50.7% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 797 | 24.2% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 596 | 18.1% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (37938 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 13,944 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,422 | 10.2% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 17,326 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 2,761 | 15.9% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 86 | 3.1% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,214 | 44.0% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,461 | 52.9% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (37938 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 15,647 | 90.1% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 1,673 | 9.6% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 870 | 52.0% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 803 | 48.0% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 407 | 24.3% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (37938 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 17,162 | 98.8% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 98 | 0.6% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 204 | 208.2% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 204 | 208.2% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 204 | 208.2% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 44 | 44.9% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 13 | 13.3% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 26 | 26.5% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 17 | 17.3% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (37938 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 16,913 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 16,590 | 98.1% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 323 | 1.9% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 63 | 0.4% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 118 | 0.7% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 114 | 0.7% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 28 | 0.2% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (37938 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 6,865 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 6,330 | 92.2% | 89.4% |
Knoxville, TN37938