City

Powell, TN

1 ZIP code  ·  Knox County  ·  Tennessee

👥28,872Population
💰$83,400Median HH Income▲ 9% above avg
🎂37.6Median Age
🏠$263,600Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓43.2%College Grads▲ 12% above avg
📊3.9%Unemployment▼ 19% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.1% Female 53.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 89.3%Hispanic: 5.6%Black: 2.5%Asian: 0.1%Other: 2.4%Race
White89.3%
Hispanic5.6%
Black2.5%
Asian0.1%
Other2.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
16%
18–24
10%
25–44
26%
45–64
24%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age37.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.62
Below Poverty8.0% ▼ 20% below avg
College Grads43.2% ▲ 12% above avg
Unemployment3.9% ▼ 19% below avg
No HS Diploma239 (1.3%)
HS Graduate5,568 (30.2%)
Some College2,258 (12.2%)
Associates2,416 (13.1%)
Bachelors1,854 (10%)
Graduate Degree6,122 (33.2%)

Education

No HS: 1.3%HS Grad: 30.2%Some College: 12.2%Associates: 13.1%Bachelors: 10%Graduate: 33.2%Edu
No HS1.3%
HS Grad30.2%
Some College12.2%
Associates13.1%
Bachelors10.0%
Graduate33.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 79.8%Renter: 20.2%Tenure
Owner79.8%
Renter20.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
4%
$50k–$100k
4%
$100k–$150k
8%
$150k–$200k
11%
$200k–$300k
35%
$300k–$500k
31%
Over $500k
6%

Financials

Median HH Income$83,400 ▲ 9% above avg
Median Home Value$263,600 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio3.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,097/mo
Total Housing Units11,465
Vacant Units665

Income Distribution

Under $25k
15%
$25k–$50k
14%
$50k–$75k
15%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
23%
$150k–$200k
10%
Over $200k
8%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
86%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
13%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
15%
15–30 min
54%
30–45 min
23%
Over 45 min
8%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
24%
2000+
55%
About Powell, TN

Powell is a city in Tennessee, located in Knox County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 28,872 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 37.6 years.

Economically, Powell is a middle-income community. The median household income of $83,400 is near the national average. Approximately 8.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.9%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Powell is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $263,600, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,097 per month. Homeownership is high at 79.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Powell is well-educated. 43.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (89.31%).

Powell, TN offers residents above-average earning potential within Tennessee.

ZIP Codes in Powell
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
37849 28,872 $83,400 $263,600 $1,097 3.9% 43.2% 79.8%