| ZIP Code | 37912 |
|---|---|
| City | Knoxville |
| State | Tennessee (TN) |
| County | Knox County |
| Area Code | 865 |
| Elevation | 1,077 ft |
| Latitude | 36.008487 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -83.984687 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 47093 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 35.6 yrs ↑ 4% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.22 |
| Below Poverty | 20.9% ▲ 109% above avg |
| College Grads | 35.2% ▼ 9% below avg |
| Unemployment | 5.2% ≈ Avg |
| No HS Diploma | 282 (2.1%) |
| HS Graduate | 4,000 (30.2%) |
| Some College | 1,985 (15%) |
| Associates | 2,311 (17.4%) |
| Bachelors | 1,524 (11.5%) |
| Graduate Degree | 3,142 (23.7%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $44,754 ▼ 41% below avg ↑ 20% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $185,600 ▼ 33% below avg ↑ 48% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 4.1x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,050/mo ↑ 27% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 10,916 |
| Vacant Units | 1,013 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.22 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 10,916 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 1,013 |
| Owner Occupied | 52.5% |
| Renter Occupied | 47.5% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.22 |
ZIP code 37912 is located in Knoxville, Tennessee, within Knox County. With a population of 22,009, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 35.6 years. Economically, 37912 is a working-class ZIP code: the median household income of $44,754 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 37912 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $185,600 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,050 per month in median rent. The area has a relatively balanced mix of owners (52.5%) and renters (47.5%). Median home values have increased by 48% since 2019.
The population of 37912 is majority White (69.79%). Residents are moderately educated — 35.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects a significant share of residents at 20.9%. Household income has grown by 20% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 37912 stands at 5.2%, which is near the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 82%.
Overall, ZIP code 37912 in Knoxville, TN is characterized as working-class, moderately educated, and a relatively young community. With 22,009 residents, a median household income of $44,754, and a median home value of $185,600, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Tennessee.