37915 ZIP Code — Knoxville, TN

Knox County, Tennessee

ZIP code 37915 is located in Knoxville, Tennessee, within Knox County. It covers approximately 1.88 square miles and serves a population of 5,318 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 865.

About ZIP code 37915

The housing stock consists of a significant share of large multi-unit buildings. Much of the housing stock is relatively new, reflecting recent development activity. Median home value is $213,000. Renters make up the majority at 75%, typical of denser urban areas.

Median household income is $21,639. Poverty affects 45% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 47% of households reflects economic stress in the area.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 23 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 21% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of obesity (52%), diabetes (23%), smoking (34%), poor mental health (23%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 37915 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average and elevated reliance on food assistance.

5,318

population

1.88

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

37915 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 37915

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 37915. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Knoxville	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

37902 Knoxville (1.3 mi) 37995 Knoxville (1.3 mi) 37997 Knoxville (1.3 mi) 37929 Knoxville (1.3 mi) 37996 Knoxville (1.3 mi) 37917 Knoxville (2.1 mi) 37916 Knoxville (2.2 mi) 37921 Knoxville (5.3 mi) 37920 Knoxville (5.6 mi) 37912 Knoxville (5.6 mi) 37918 Knoxville (6 mi) 37914 Knoxville (6.1 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	5,318
Population density	2,829 / sq mi
State FIPS	47
County FIPS	093

Geography
Land area	1.88 sq mi
Water area	0.09 sq mi
Latitude	35.9713
Longitude	-83.9002
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	84.6%	42.5%	45.7%
$50k – $100k	11.4%	31.1%	30.9%
$100k – $200k	4.0%	20.2%	18.3%
Over $200k	0.0%	6.3%	5.1%

Demographics & statistics

5,318

Population

2,829

People per sq mi

35.1

Median age

$21,639

Median household income

$18,852

Per capita income

$213,000

Median home value

$439

Median monthly rent

24.9%

Home ownership

45.4%

Poverty rate

7.2%

Unemployment

1,321

Housing units

20.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

132

Under 5

158

162

5–9

196

10–14

110

15–19

133

288

20–24

347

434

25–34

523

317

35–44

381

237

45–54

285

179

55–59

216

130

60–64

157

244

65–74

293

75–84

101

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	908	17.1%
18 and over	4,410	82.9%
65 and over	768	14.4%
Median age	35.1 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 52.6%

White 43.8%

Two or more races 2.2%

Hispanic or Latino 0.9%

Asian 0.2%

Other race 0.2%

Group	Count	%
Black or African American	2,825	52.6%
White	2,350	43.8%
Two or more races	120	2.2%
Hispanic or Latino	51	0.9%
Asian	13	0.2%
Other race	10	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	84.6%	42.5%	45.7%
$50k – $100k	11.4%	31.1%	30.9%
$100k – $200k	4.0%	20.2%	18.3%
Over $200k	0.0%	6.3%	5.1%

Under $10k 25.2%

$10k–$15k 15.6%

$15k–$25k 14.1%

$25k–$35k 14.7%

$35k–$50k 12.2%

$50k–$75k 9.1%

$75k–$100k 3.0%

$100k–$150k 4.0%

$150k–$200k 1.4%

$200k+ 0.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	25.2%
$10k–$15k	15.6%
$15k–$25k	14.1%
$25k–$35k	14.7%
$35k–$50k	12.2%
$50k–$75k	9.1%
$75k–$100k	3.0%
$100k–$150k	4.0%
$150k–$200k	1.4%
$200k+	0.7%
Median income	$21,639

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 1.9%

$50k–$100k 13.8%

$100k–$150k 7.0%

$150k–$200k 17.5%

$200k–$300k 48.1%

$300k–$500k 10.2%

$500k–$1M 1.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$213,000
Median rent / month	$439
Owner occupied	24.9%
Renter occupied	75.1%
Vacant	16.5%
Single-family detached	33.6%
Large apartment buildings	33.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	4.0
Avg household size (owned)	1.90

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	2.3%
2010–2019	20.3%
2000–2009	8.7%
1990–1999	2.5%
1980–1989	9.5%
1970–1979	17.9%
1960–1969	10.8%
1950–1959	16.2%
1940–1949	3.3%
1939 or earlier	8.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	16.9%
1 bedroom	24.4%
2 bedrooms	25.7%
3 bedrooms	28.1%
4 bedrooms	4.5%
5+ bedrooms	0.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	40.6%
1 vehicle	38.4%
2 vehicles	11.8%
3 or more	9.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	13.0%
Electricity	86.3%
No fuel used	0.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	333	11.3%
Cohabiting couple	120	4.1%
Male householder, no spouse	1,082	36.6%
Female householder, no spouse	1,423	48.1%
Households with children under 18	611	20.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	612	20.7%
Average household size	1.78

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	61.9%	54.0%
Married	15.0%	16.7%
Separated	7.5%	4.6%
Widowed	3.3%	2.7%
Divorced	12.3%	22.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.6%

Some HS, no diploma 19.4%

HS graduate 27.6%

Some college, no degree 19.6%

Associate's degree 10.1%

Bachelor's degree 17.5%

Graduate / professional 3.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	77.9%
Bachelor's or higher	20.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	15	1.2%
Kindergarten	101	8.0%
Elementary school	377	29.8%
High school	152	12.0%
College / grad school	622	49.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 28.6%

Professional & management 19.2%

Retail trade 14.8%

Manufacturing 11.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 10.0%

Transportation & utilities 4.6%

Construction 4.5%

Public administration 3.4%

Finance & real estate 2.4%

Other services 1.0%

Information 0.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	23.5%
Service	25.4%
Sales & office	28.7%
Natural resources & construction	8.7%
Production & transportation	13.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	79.6%
Government	18.0%
Self-employed	2.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	72.1%
Carpool	4.2%
Public transit	9.4%
Walk	4.4%
Work from home	5.9%
Other means	4.1%
Avg commute (minutes)	22.5

Poverty

All people 45.4%

Under 18 years 60.3%

18 and over 42.8%

Married-couple families 19.2%

Female-led households 56.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	24.6%
Retirement income	11.9%
Supplemental Security	9.0%
Cash public assistance	7.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	46.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	52.2%
High blood pressure	52.1%
High cholesterol	33.0%
Diabetes	22.7%
Heart disease	8.6%
Stroke	6.6%
Asthma	15.6%
Arthritis	33.9%
Kidney disease	4.9%
Pulmonary disease	12.8%
Cancer	4.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	34.1%
Binge drinking	10.2%
No physical activity	41.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	47.1%
Depression	28.0%
Fair or poor health	34.4%
Poor mental health	22.7%
Poor physical health	19.2%
No health insurance	25.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	80.8%
Visited dentist	34.5%
Cholesterol screening	88.1%
Teeth loss	35.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	146	3.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.6%
Under 18	4.3%
18–64 years	17.3%
65 and over	27.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	40.7%
Public insurance	55.3%
No insurance	13.9%
Uninsured under 19	4.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	5,028	94.5%
Spanish	74	1.5%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	27	0.5%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	5,109	96.1%
Born in same state	5,062	95.2%
Born in different state	3,030	57.0%
Foreign born	47	0.9%
Naturalized citizen	209	3.9%
Not a US citizen	89	42.6%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	801	15.1%
French	410	7.7%
Italian	405	7.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	50	0.9%
Polish	33	0.6%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	55.6%
Internet access	87.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 37915

What city is ZIP code 37915 in?

ZIP code 37915 is primarily assigned to Knoxville, Tennessee.

What county is ZIP code 37915 in?

ZIP code 37915 falls within Knox County, Tennessee.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 37915?

45% of residents in ZIP code 37915 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Is ZIP code 37915 mostly rentals?

75% of occupied units in ZIP code 37915 are renter-occupied.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 37915?

Health data for ZIP code 37915 shows elevated rates of obesity (52%) and diabetes (23%) and smoking (34%) compared to national benchmarks.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 37915?

The median household income in ZIP code 37915 is $21,639, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 37915 in?

ZIP code 37915 observes the EST timezone.