| ZIP Code | 37934 |
|---|---|
| City | Knoxville |
| State | Tennessee (TN) |
| County | Knox County |
| Area Code | 865 |
| Elevation | 937 ft |
| Latitude | 35.87618 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -84.180016 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 47093 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 44.9 yrs ↓ 2% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.64 |
| Below Poverty | 2.7% ▼ 73% below avg |
| College Grads | 71.7% ▲ 85% above avg |
| Unemployment | 2.6% ▼ 48% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 36 (0.2%) |
| HS Graduate | 2,275 (12.1%) |
| Some College | 973 (5.2%) |
| Associates | 2,008 (10.7%) |
| Bachelors | 1,905 (10.2%) |
| Graduate Degree | 11,529 (61.6%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $135,472 ▲ 78% above avg ↑ 32% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $473,600 ▲ 70% above avg ↑ 39% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.5x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,810/mo ↑ 48% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 10,702 |
| Vacant Units | 132 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.64 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 10,702 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 132 |
| Owner Occupied | 85.9% |
| Renter Occupied | 14.1% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.64 |
ZIP code 37934 is located in Knoxville, Tennessee, within Knox County. With a population of 28,237, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 44.9 years. Economically, 37934 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $135,472 is significantly above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 37934 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $473,600 is significantly above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,810 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 85.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 39% since 2019.
The population of 37934 is primarily White (88.19%). Residents are highly educated — 71.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is significantly above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 2.7%. Household income has grown by 32% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 37934 stands at 2.6%, which is below the national average. About 20% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 75%.
Overall, ZIP code 37934 in Knoxville, TN is characterized as upper-middle-income, highly educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 28,237 residents, a median household income of $135,472, and a median home value of $473,600, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Tennessee.