37919 ZIP Code — Knoxville, TN
Knox County, Tennessee
ZIP code 37919 is located in Knoxville, Tennessee, within Knox County. It covers approximately 19.11 square miles and serves a population of 30,956 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 865.
About ZIP code 37919
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $416,100. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 55%.
The gap between median ($71,923) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 18 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is high — 58% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.
30,956
population
19.11
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
37919 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 37919
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 37919. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Knoxville | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
37909 Knoxville (1.9 mi)
37916 Knoxville (4.4 mi)
37921 Knoxville (4.6 mi)
37923 Knoxville (4.8 mi)
37995 Knoxville (5.3 mi)
37997 Knoxville (5.3 mi)
37996 Knoxville (5.3 mi)
37929 Knoxville (5.3 mi)
37902 Knoxville (5.4 mi)
37912 Knoxville (6.3 mi)
37915 Knoxville (6.7 mi)
37777 Louisville (6.9 mi)
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 30,956 |
| Population density | 1,620 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 47 |
| County FIPS | 093 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 19.11 sq mi |
| Water area | 1.62 sq mi |
| Latitude | 35.9183 |
| Longitude | -83.9999 |
| Timezone | Eastern (ET) |
| Area code | 865 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 40.7% | 42.5% | 45.7% |
| $50k – $100k | 24.3% | 31.1% | 30.9% |
| $100k – $200k | 20.6% | 20.2% | 18.3% |
| Over $200k | 14.3% | 6.3% | 5.1% |
Demographics & statistics
30,956
Population
1,620
People per sq mi
38.6
Median age
$71,923
Median household income
$59,489
Per capita income
$416,100
Median home value
$1,154
Median monthly rent
54.8%
Home ownership
10.1%
Poverty rate
1.5%
Unemployment
8,993
Housing units
57.6%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
812
Under 5
861
1,022
5–9
1,084
777
10–14
824
804
15–19
853
1,425
20–24
1,513
2,073
25–34
2,201
1,961
35–44
2,082
1,665
45–54
1,768
836
55–59
888
825
60–64
875
1,452
65–74
1,542
986
75–84
1,046
379
85+
402
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 6,579 | 21.3% |
| 18 and over | 24,377 | 78.7% |
| 65 and over | 5,807 | 18.8% |
| Median age | 38.6 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
84.4%
Black or African American
5.7%
Two or more races
3.9%
Asian
2.6%
Hispanic or Latino
2.5%
Other race
0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 26,792 | 84.4% |
| Black or African American | 1,803 | 5.7% |
| Two or more races | 1,244 | 3.9% |
| Asian | 826 | 2.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 806 | 2.5% |
| Other race | 270 | 0.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 21 | 0.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 40.7% | 42.5% | 45.7% |
| $50k – $100k | 24.3% | 31.1% | 30.9% |
| $100k – $200k | 20.6% | 20.2% | 18.3% |
| Over $200k | 14.3% | 6.3% | 5.1% |
Under $10k
4.1%
$10k–$15k
3.1%
$15k–$25k
9.3%
$25k–$35k
9.4%
$35k–$50k
9.0%
$50k–$75k
16.6%
$75k–$100k
9.9%
$100k–$150k
11.8%
$150k–$200k
10.1%
$200k+
16.6%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 4.1% |
| $10k–$15k | 3.1% |
| $15k–$25k | 9.3% |
| $25k–$35k | 9.4% |
| $35k–$50k | 9.0% |
| $50k–$75k | 16.6% |
| $75k–$100k | 9.9% |
| $100k–$150k | 11.8% |
| $150k–$200k | 10.1% |
| $200k+ | 16.6% |
| Median income | $71,923 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
1.4%
$50k–$100k
2.0%
$100k–$150k
5.8%
$150k–$200k
6.4%
$200k–$300k
20.4%
$300k–$500k
29.0%
$500k–$1M
25.8%
$1M+
9.3%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $416,100 |
| Median rent / month | $1,154 |
| Owner occupied | 54.8% |
| Renter occupied | 45.2% |
| Vacant | 9.2% |
| Single-family detached | 53.3% |
| Large apartment buildings | 15.5% |
| Mobile homes | 1.7% |
| Median rooms | 5.6 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.47 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.3% |
| 2010–2019 | 7.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 8.6% |
| 1990–1999 | 11.8% |
| 1980–1989 | 15.2% |
| 1970–1979 | 19.1% |
| 1960–1969 | 14.9% |
| 1950–1959 | 9.9% |
| 1940–1949 | 5.1% |
| 1939 or earlier | 8.0% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 4.1% |
| 1 bedroom | 12.5% |
| 2 bedrooms | 27.1% |
| 3 bedrooms | 33.8% |
| 4 bedrooms | 17.8% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 4.8% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 8.6% |
| 1 vehicle | 34.7% |
| 2 vehicles | 40.7% |
| 3 or more | 15.9% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 39.6% |
| Electricity | 58.4% |
| Propane / LP gas | 1.6% |
| Fuel oil | 0.1% |
| No fuel used | 0.2% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 6,067 | 43.8% |
| Cohabiting couple | 751 | 5.4% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 3,055 | 22.1% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 3,981 | 28.7% |
| Households with children under 18 | 3,541 | 25.6% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 3,970 | 28.7% |
| Average household size | 2.22 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 36.3% | 29.3% |
| Married | 52.0% | 47.8% |
| Separated | 0.7% | 1.5% |
| Widowed | 1.8% | 8.0% |
| Divorced | 9.2% | 13.5% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
2.1%
Some HS, no diploma
2.5%
HS graduate
12.6%
Some college, no degree
17.9%
Associate's degree
7.3%
Bachelor's degree
30.5%
Graduate / professional
27.2%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 95.4% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 57.6% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 536 | 6.6% |
| Kindergarten | 361 | 4.5% |
| Elementary school | 2,901 | 35.8% |
| High school | 1,480 | 18.3% |
| College / grad school | 2,817 | 34.8% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
28.7%
Professional & management
13.4%
Arts, food & hospitality
12.6%
Retail trade
11.4%
Finance & real estate
8.4%
Manufacturing
6.3%
Construction
3.9%
Public administration
3.6%
Transportation & utilities
3.0%
Information
3.0%
Other services
2.7%
Wholesale trade
2.3%
Agriculture & mining
0.7%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 54.1% |
| Service | 14.5% |
| Sales & office | 21.2% |
| Natural resources & construction | 3.8% |
| Production & transportation | 6.4% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 78.4% |
| Government | 16.2% |
| Self-employed | 5.2% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.2% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 82.1% |
| Carpool | 5.6% |
| Public transit | 0.5% |
| Walk | 1.0% |
| Work from home | 9.9% |
| Other means | 0.9% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 18.0 |
Poverty
All people
10.1%
Under 18 years
9.8%
18 and over
10.2%
Married-couple families
2.4%
Female-led households
16.8%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 29.5% |
| Retirement income | 19.7% |
| Supplemental Security | 3.0% |
| Cash public assistance | 3.2% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 5.7% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 31.0% |
| High blood pressure | 33.2% |
| High cholesterol | 32.9% |
| Diabetes | 9.5% |
| Heart disease | 5.7% |
| Stroke | 2.5% |
| Asthma | 9.9% |
| Arthritis | 25.3% |
| Kidney disease | 2.5% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.8% |
| Cancer | 6.7% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 14.4% |
| Binge drinking | 15.2% |
| No physical activity | 18.5% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 31.2% |
| Depression | 24.9% |
| Fair or poor health | 11.6% |
| Poor mental health | 15.1% |
| Poor physical health | 8.6% |
| No health insurance | 12.1% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 75.5% |
| Visited dentist | 66.6% |
| Cholesterol screening | 91.4% |
| Teeth loss | 9.7% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,620 | 6.6% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 10.4% |
| Under 18 | 2.2% |
| 18–64 years | 7.6% |
| 65 and over | 29.4% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 81.5% |
| Public insurance | 27.0% |
| No insurance | 5.3% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 3.3% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 29,283 | 94.6% |
| Spanish | 613 | 2.1% |
| Other Indo-European | 306 | 1.0% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 163 | 0.6% |
| Other languages | 98 | 0.3% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 28,580 | 92.3% |
| Born in same state | 28,318 | 91.5% |
| Born in different state | 16,057 | 51.9% |
| Foreign born | 262 | 0.8% |
| Naturalized citizen | 2,376 | 7.7% |
| Not a US citizen | 978 | 41.2% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 4,519 | 14.6% |
| Italian | 3,049 | 9.8% |
| Arab | 2,652 | 8.6% |
| English | 295 | 1% |
| Polish | 271 | 0.9% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Irish | 173 | 0.6% |
| Dutch | 118 | 0.4% |
| German | 95 | 0.3% |
| Norwegian | 49 | 0.2% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 44.8% |
| Internet access | 96.1% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 37919
What city is ZIP code 37919 in?
ZIP code 37919 is primarily assigned to Knoxville, Tennessee.
What county is ZIP code 37919 in?
ZIP code 37919 falls within Knox County, Tennessee.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 37919?
58% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 37919?
The median home value in ZIP code 37919 is $416,100.
What is the population of ZIP code 37919?
ZIP code 37919 has an estimated population of 30,956 residents, with a density of 1,620 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 37919?
The median household income in ZIP code 37919 is $71,923, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 37919 in?
ZIP code 37919 observes the EST timezone.