| ZIP Code | 37921 |
|---|---|
| City | Knoxville |
| State | Tennessee (TN) |
| County | Knox County |
| Area Code | 865 |
| Elevation | 1,042 ft |
| Latitude | 35.978277 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -84.001874 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 47093 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 34.0 yrs ↓ 3% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.51 |
| Below Poverty | 17.1% ▲ 71% above avg |
| College Grads | 40.4% ≈ Avg |
| Unemployment | 3.7% ▼ 24% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 331 (1.9%) |
| HS Graduate | 5,036 (29.1%) |
| Some College | 2,512 (14.5%) |
| Associates | 2,439 (14.1%) |
| Bachelors | 2,048 (11.8%) |
| Graduate Degree | 4,946 (28.6%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $57,813 ▼ 24% below avg ↑ 19% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $204,300 ▼ 27% below avg ↑ 57% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.5x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,147/mo ↑ 30% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 12,969 |
| Vacant Units | 1,451 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.51 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 12,969 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 1,451 |
| Owner Occupied | 60.9% |
| Renter Occupied | 39.2% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.51 |
ZIP code 37921 is located in Knoxville, Tennessee, within Knox County. With a population of 29,064, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 34 years. Economically, 37921 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $57,813 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 37921 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $204,300 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,147 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 60.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 57% since 2019.
The population of 37921 is majority White (66.81%). Residents are well-educated — 40.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 17.1%. Household income has grown by 19% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 37921 stands at 3.7%, which is below the national average. About 11% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 76%.
Overall, ZIP code 37921 in Knoxville, TN is characterized as solidly middle-class, well-educated, a relatively young community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 29,064 residents, a median household income of $57,813, and a median home value of $204,300, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Tennessee.