37916 ZIP Code — Knoxville, TN

Knox County, Tennessee

ZIP code 37916 is located in Knoxville, Tennessee, within Knox County. It covers approximately 1.41 square miles and serves a population of 14,864 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 865.

About ZIP code 37916

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 $244,400. Renters make up the majority at 97%, typical of denser urban areas.

Median household income is $18,586. Poverty affects 73% of residents, above the national average.

The dominant occupation class is service, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 16 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is high — 48% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

Health indicators show elevated rates of poor mental health (27%) compared to national benchmarks.

14,864

population

1.41

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

37916 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 37916

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 37916. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Knoxville	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

37929 Knoxville (0.9 mi) 37995 Knoxville (0.9 mi) 37996 Knoxville (0.9 mi) 37997 Knoxville (0.9 mi) 37902 Knoxville (1 mi) 37915 Knoxville (2.2 mi) 37917 Knoxville (3.4 mi) 37921 Knoxville (4 mi) 37909 Knoxville (4.2 mi) 37919 Knoxville (4.4 mi) 37912 Knoxville (5 mi) 37920 Knoxville (6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	14,864
Population density	10,542 / sq mi
State FIPS	47
County FIPS	093

Geography
Land area	1.41 sq mi
Water area	0.07 sq mi
Latitude	35.9527
Longitude	-83.9329
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	82.7%	42.5%	45.7%
$50k – $100k	13.8%	31.1%	30.9%
$100k – $200k	3.0%	20.2%	18.3%
Over $200k	0.5%	6.3%	5.1%

Demographics & statistics

14,864

Population

10,542

People per sq mi

20.7

Median age

$18,586

Median household income

$8,055

Per capita income

$244,400

Median home value

$1,102

Median monthly rent

2.9%

Home ownership

73.4%

Poverty rate

4.8%

Unemployment

642

Housing units

47.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

106

Under 5

101

5–9

2,651

15–19

2,546

4,324

20–24

4,154

215

25–34

207

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	286	1.9%
18 and over	14,578	98.1%
65 and over	117	0.8%
Median age	20.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 80.9%

Black or African American 7.2%

Two or more races 6.2%

Asian 4.1%

Hispanic or Latino 1.1%

Other race 0.5%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	12,151	80.9%
Black or African American	1,087	7.2%
Two or more races	928	6.2%
Asian	611	4.1%
Hispanic or Latino	159	1.1%
Other race	75	0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native	12	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	82.7%	42.5%	45.7%
$50k – $100k	13.8%	31.1%	30.9%
$100k – $200k	3.0%	20.2%	18.3%
Over $200k	0.5%	6.3%	5.1%

Under $10k 30.4%

$10k–$15k 14.2%

$15k–$25k 18.1%

$25k–$35k 13.7%

$35k–$50k 13.0%

$50k–$75k 4.7%

$75k–$100k 1.4%

$100k–$150k 4.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	30.4%
$10k–$15k	14.2%
$15k–$25k	18.1%
$25k–$35k	13.7%
$35k–$50k	13.0%
$50k–$75k	4.7%
$75k–$100k	1.4%
$100k–$150k	4.5%
Median income	$18,586

Housing

Home values

$150k–$200k 11.0%

$200k–$300k 64.8%

$300k–$500k 24.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$244,400
Median rent / month	$1,102
Owner occupied	2.9%
Renter occupied	97.1%
Vacant	15.1%
Single-family detached	7.9%
Large apartment buildings	54.1%
Mobile homes	0.8%
Median rooms	4.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.73

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	1.2%
2010–2019	28.4%
2000–2009	17.9%
1990–1999	11.2%
1980–1989	6.3%
1970–1979	5.4%
1960–1969	11.5%
1950–1959	5.5%
1940–1949	1.2%
1939 or earlier	11.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	7.8%
1 bedroom	25.1%
2 bedrooms	24.9%
3 bedrooms	25.9%
4 bedrooms	13.4%
5+ bedrooms	3.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	8.4%
1 vehicle	43.1%
2 vehicles	24.2%
3 or more	24.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	7.1%
Electricity	92.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	44	1.4%
Cohabiting couple	44	1.4%
Male householder, no spouse	1,659	53.5%
Female householder, no spouse	1,355	43.7%
Households with children under 18	196	6.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	33	1.1%
Average household size	2.67

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	97.7%	96.6%
Married	1.6%	1.6%
Separated	0.0%	0.1%
Widowed	0.1%	0.6%
Divorced	0.6%	1.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.1%

Some HS, no diploma 6.9%

HS graduate 23.3%

Some college, no degree 17.1%

Associate's degree 3.1%

Bachelor's degree 27.1%

Graduate / professional 20.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	91.0%
Bachelor's or higher	47.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	18	0.1%
Elementary school	35	0.3%
High school	41	0.3%
College / grad school	13,126	99.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 43.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 24.4%

Retail trade 11.6%

Other services 6.1%

Professional & management 5.6%

Finance & real estate 2.6%

Manufacturing 1.9%

Transportation & utilities 1.4%

Public administration 1.1%

Information 0.9%

Construction 0.7%

Wholesale trade 0.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	31.6%
Service	38.9%
Sales & office	20.4%
Natural resources & construction	1.4%
Production & transportation	7.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	69.0%
Government	28.6%
Self-employed	2.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	48.3%
Carpool	5.8%
Public transit	1.2%
Walk	32.1%
Work from home	11.8%
Other means	0.7%
Avg commute (minutes)	15.9

Poverty

All people 73.4%

Under 18 years 92.0%

18 and over 72.8%

Married-couple families 38.6%

Female-led households 81.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	3.5%
Retirement income	4.4%
Supplemental Security	3.1%
Cash public assistance	1.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	6.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	29.1%
High blood pressure	17.1%
High cholesterol	11.7%
Diabetes	3.4%
Heart disease	2.0%
Stroke	1.1%
Asthma	13.8%
Arthritis	8.3%
Kidney disease	1.4%
Pulmonary disease	4.6%
Cancer	1.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.8%
Binge drinking	18.6%
No physical activity	23.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.6%
Depression	34.1%
Fair or poor health	14.5%
Poor mental health	27.2%
Poor physical health	8.7%
No health insurance	18.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	70.2%
Visited dentist	46.6%
Cholesterol screening	70.0%
Teeth loss	30.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	65	0.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	4.6%
Under 18	5.9%
18–64 years	4.3%
65 and over	95.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	90.7%
Public insurance	7.9%
No insurance	3.8%
Uninsured under 19	3.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	14,657	98.6%
Spanish	85	0.6%
Other Indo-European	24	0.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	45	0.3%
Other languages	15	0.1%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	14,517	97.7%
Born in same state	14,449	97.2%
Born in different state	8,766	59.0%
Foreign born	68	0.5%
Naturalized citizen	347	2.3%
Not a US citizen	149	42.9%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	1,625	10.9%
French	1,058	7.1%
Arab	827	5.6%
English	138	0.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	26	0.2%
Polish	12	0.1%
Dutch	12	0.1%
German	8	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	20.9%
Internet access	99.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 37916

What city is ZIP code 37916 in?

ZIP code 37916 is primarily assigned to Knoxville, Tennessee.

What county is ZIP code 37916 in?

ZIP code 37916 falls within Knox County, Tennessee.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 37916?

73% of residents in ZIP code 37916 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Is ZIP code 37916 mostly rentals?

97% of occupied units in ZIP code 37916 are renter-occupied.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 37916?

48% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 37916?

The median household income in ZIP code 37916 is $18,586, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 37916 in?

ZIP code 37916 observes the EST timezone.