| ZIP Code | 37931 |
|---|---|
| City | Knoxville |
| State | Tennessee (TN) |
| County | Knox County |
| Area Code | 865 |
| Elevation | 1,008 ft |
| Latitude | 35.976321 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -84.126349 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 47093 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 38.2 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.54 |
| Below Poverty | 6.5% ▼ 36% below avg |
| College Grads | 53.7% ▲ 39% above avg |
| Unemployment | 2.7% ▼ 44% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 218 (1.1%) |
| HS Graduate | 4,455 (22%) |
| Some College | 2,052 (10.1%) |
| Associates | 2,665 (13.2%) |
| Bachelors | 1,682 (8.3%) |
| Graduate Degree | 9,191 (45.4%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $91,284 ▲ 20% above avg ↑ 13% since 2019 |
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| Median Home Value | $317,100 ▲ 14% above avg ↑ 42% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.5x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,450/mo ↑ 40% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 12,770 |
| Vacant Units | 601 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.54 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 12,770 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 601 |
| Owner Occupied | 71.0% |
| Renter Occupied | 29.1% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.54 |
ZIP code 37931 is located in Knoxville, Tennessee, within Knox County. With a population of 31,149, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 38.2 years. Economically, 37931 is a middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $91,284 is above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 37931 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $317,100 is near the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,450 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 71.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 42% since 2019.
The population of 37931 is primarily White (83.42%). Residents are well-educated — 53.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 6.5%. Household income has grown by 13% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 37931 stands at 2.7%, which is below the national average. About 16% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 79%.
Overall, ZIP code 37931 in Knoxville, TN is characterized as middle-income, well-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 31,149 residents, a median household income of $91,284, and a median home value of $317,100, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Tennessee.