37909 ZIP Code — Knoxville, TN
Knox County, Tennessee
ZIP code 37909 is located in Knoxville, Tennessee, within Knox County. It covers approximately 6.80 square miles and serves a population of 16,868 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 865.
About ZIP code 37909
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $244,500. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 45%.
The gap between median ($58,339) 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 19 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 44% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
16,868
population
6.80
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
37909 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 37909
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 37909. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Knoxville | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
37919 Knoxville (1.9 mi)
37921 Knoxville (2.8 mi)
37916 Knoxville (4.2 mi)
37912 Knoxville (4.5 mi)
37923 Knoxville (4.5 mi)
37997 Knoxville (4.9 mi)
37996 Knoxville (4.9 mi)
37929 Knoxville (4.9 mi)
37995 Knoxville (4.9 mi)
37902 Knoxville (5 mi)
37915 Knoxville (6.2 mi)
37917 Knoxville (6.5 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 16,868 |
| Population density | 2,481 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 47 |
| County FIPS | 093 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 6.80 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi |
| Latitude | 35.9454 |
| Longitude | -84.0066 |
| Timezone | Eastern (ET) |
| Area code | 865 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 50.3% | 42.5% | 45.7% |
| $50k – $100k | 27.0% | 31.1% | 30.9% |
| $100k – $200k | 19.4% | 20.2% | 18.3% |
| Over $200k | 3.3% | 6.3% | 5.1% |
Demographics & statistics
16,868
Population
2,481
People per sq mi
35.7
Median age
$58,339
Median household income
$39,887
Per capita income
$244,500
Median home value
$1,081
Median monthly rent
45.2%
Home ownership
10.8%
Poverty rate
4.4%
Unemployment
3,814
Housing units
44.1%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
507
Under 5
588
299
5–9
348
342
10–14
397
331
15–19
385
826
20–24
959
1,556
25–34
1,808
854
35–44
991
840
45–54
975
480
55–59
558
427
60–64
496
648
65–74
752
472
75–84
549
222
85+
258
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2,861 | 17.0% |
| 18 and over | 14,007 | 83.0% |
| 65 and over | 2,901 | 17.2% |
| Median age | 35.7 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
85%
Black or African American
4.3%
Two or more races
4%
Asian
3%
Hispanic or Latino
1.9%
Other race
1.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 14,616 | 85% |
| Black or African American | 737 | 4.3% |
| Two or more races | 695 | 4% |
| Asian | 517 | 3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 327 | 1.9% |
| Other race | 262 | 1.5% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 41 | 0.2% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 50.3% | 42.5% | 45.7% |
| $50k – $100k | 27.0% | 31.1% | 30.9% |
| $100k – $200k | 19.4% | 20.2% | 18.3% |
| Over $200k | 3.3% | 6.3% | 5.1% |
Under $10k
3.9%
$10k–$15k
2.2%
$15k–$25k
7.0%
$25k–$35k
11.2%
$35k–$50k
18.7%
$50k–$75k
19.3%
$75k–$100k
10.1%
$100k–$150k
15.3%
$150k–$200k
5.5%
$200k+
6.8%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.9% |
| $10k–$15k | 2.2% |
| $15k–$25k | 7.0% |
| $25k–$35k | 11.2% |
| $35k–$50k | 18.7% |
| $50k–$75k | 19.3% |
| $75k–$100k | 10.1% |
| $100k–$150k | 15.3% |
| $150k–$200k | 5.5% |
| $200k+ | 6.8% |
| Median income | $58,339 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
1.8%
$50k–$100k
3.2%
$100k–$150k
10.9%
$150k–$200k
15.7%
$200k–$300k
37.7%
$300k–$500k
23.3%
$500k–$1M
7.4%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $244,500 |
| Median rent / month | $1,081 |
| Owner occupied | 45.2% |
| Renter occupied | 54.8% |
| Vacant | 3.8% |
| Single-family detached | 43.2% |
| Large apartment buildings | 10.2% |
| Mobile homes | 0.4% |
| Median rooms | 5.2 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.31 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 5.1% |
| 2000–2009 | 12.6% |
| 1990–1999 | 21.3% |
| 1980–1989 | 18.6% |
| 1970–1979 | 17.7% |
| 1960–1969 | 13.8% |
| 1950–1959 | 8.7% |
| 1940–1949 | 2.2% |
| 1939 or earlier | 0.0% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.9% |
| 1 bedroom | 19.1% |
| 2 bedrooms | 30.9% |
| 3 bedrooms | 36.6% |
| 4 bedrooms | 8.3% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 3.2% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 7.5% |
| 1 vehicle | 42.6% |
| 2 vehicles | 38.4% |
| 3 or more | 11.5% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 29.9% |
| Electricity | 68.8% |
| Propane / LP gas | 0.4% |
| No fuel used | 0.5% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 2,930 | 37.8% |
| Cohabiting couple | 525 | 6.8% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,436 | 18.5% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 2,866 | 36.9% |
| Households with children under 18 | 1,487 | 19.2% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 1,959 | 25.3% |
| Average household size | 2.12 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 37.5% | 32.0% |
| Married | 48.9% | 38.5% |
| Separated | 0.1% | 1.8% |
| Widowed | 1.9% | 13.0% |
| Divorced | 11.6% | 14.8% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
1.4%
Some HS, no diploma
3.8%
HS graduate
26.0%
Some college, no degree
15.3%
Associate's degree
9.4%
Bachelor's degree
23.4%
Graduate / professional
20.7%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 94.8% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 44.1% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 303 | 9.2% |
| Kindergarten | 145 | 4.4% |
| Elementary school | 1,047 | 31.7% |
| High school | 486 | 14.7% |
| College / grad school | 1,319 | 40.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
29.4%
Retail trade
17.3%
Professional & management
12.5%
Arts, food & hospitality
8.8%
Finance & real estate
5.7%
Transportation & utilities
5.1%
Construction
4.9%
Other services
4.8%
Information
4.5%
Manufacturing
2.8%
Public administration
2.1%
Wholesale trade
1.4%
Agriculture & mining
0.7%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 46.3% |
| Service | 16.5% |
| Sales & office | 22.3% |
| Natural resources & construction | 4.5% |
| Production & transportation | 10.4% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 81.6% |
| Government | 13.5% |
| Self-employed | 4.8% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 79.1% |
| Carpool | 8.5% |
| Public transit | 1.4% |
| Walk | 0.4% |
| Work from home | 10.4% |
| Other means | 0.2% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 19.3 |
Poverty
All people
10.8%
Under 18 years
15.1%
18 and over
10.0%
Married-couple families
4.9%
Female-led households
23.1%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 24.4% |
| Retirement income | 20.5% |
| Supplemental Security | 1.9% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.3% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 6.8% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 32.4% |
| High blood pressure | 32.4% |
| High cholesterol | 30.4% |
| Diabetes | 9.7% |
| Heart disease | 5.9% |
| Stroke | 2.8% |
| Asthma | 10.7% |
| Arthritis | 24.2% |
| Kidney disease | 2.7% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.6% |
| Cancer | 5.9% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 17.7% |
| Binge drinking | 15.3% |
| No physical activity | 22.0% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 33.3% |
| Depression | 26.8% |
| Fair or poor health | 14.0% |
| Poor mental health | 17.5% |
| Poor physical health | 9.7% |
| No health insurance | 15.3% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 74.4% |
| Visited dentist | 59.1% |
| Cholesterol screening | 88.1% |
| Teeth loss | 13.7% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 539 | 3.9% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 14.8% |
| Under 18 | 6.4% |
| 18–64 years | 12.4% |
| 65 and over | 34.2% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 75.4% |
| Public insurance | 27.8% |
| No insurance | 9.9% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 2.4% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 15,773 | 93.5% |
| Spanish | 558 | 3.5% |
| Other Indo-European | 186 | 1.2% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 22 | 0.1% |
| Other languages | 273 | 1.7% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 15,537 | 92.1% |
| Born in same state | 15,392 | 91.2% |
| Born in different state | 8,427 | 50.0% |
| Foreign born | 145 | 0.9% |
| Naturalized citizen | 1,331 | 7.9% |
| Not a US citizen | 580 | 43.6% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 1,923 | 11.4% |
| Italian | 1,784 | 10.6% |
| Arab | 1,387 | 8.2% |
| English | 134 | 0.8% |
| Irish | 63 | 0.4% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| German | 42 | 0.2% |
| Dutch | 34 | 0.2% |
| Norwegian | 26 | 0.2% |
| Polish | 15 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 46.0% |
| Internet access | 93.1% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 37909
What city is ZIP code 37909 in?
ZIP code 37909 is primarily assigned to Knoxville, Tennessee.
What county is ZIP code 37909 in?
ZIP code 37909 falls within Knox County, Tennessee.
What is the population of ZIP code 37909?
ZIP code 37909 has an estimated population of 16,868 residents, with a density of 2,480 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 37909?
The median household income in ZIP code 37909 is $58,339, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 37909?
The median home value in ZIP code 37909 is $244,500.
What timezone is ZIP code 37909 in?
ZIP code 37909 observes the EST timezone.