37918 ZIP Code — Knoxville, TN
Knox County, Tennessee
ZIP code 37918 is located in Knoxville, Tennessee, within Knox County. It covers approximately 34.56 square miles and serves a population of 45,741 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 865.
About ZIP code 37918
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 $213,500. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 68%.
Median household income is $65,721. 31% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 25 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 29% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.
45,741
population
34.56
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
37918 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 37918
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 37918. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Knoxville | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
37917 Knoxville (4 mi)
37938 Knoxville (4.4 mi)
37912 Knoxville (5.4 mi)
37915 Knoxville (6 mi)
37924 Knoxville (6.4 mi)
37902 Knoxville (6.5 mi)
37921 Knoxville (6.7 mi)
37997 Knoxville (6.7 mi)
37996 Knoxville (6.7 mi)
37995 Knoxville (6.7 mi)
37929 Knoxville (6.7 mi)
37916 Knoxville (7.3 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 45,741 |
| Population density | 1,324 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 47 |
| County FIPS | 093 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 34.56 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi |
| Latitude | 36.0575 |
| Longitude | -83.9141 |
| 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 | 42.5% | 42.5% | 45.7% |
| $50k – $100k | 35.8% | 31.1% | 30.9% |
| $100k – $200k | 18.1% | 20.2% | 18.3% |
| Over $200k | 3.6% | 6.3% | 5.1% |
Demographics & statistics
45,741
Population
1,324
People per sq mi
39.0
Median age
$65,721
Median household income
$33,352
Per capita income
$213,500
Median home value
$1,026
Median monthly rent
68.0%
Home ownership
10.8%
Poverty rate
4.0%
Unemployment
13,981
Housing units
29.1%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,388
Under 5
1,382
1,212
5–9
1,205
1,370
10–14
1,364
1,176
15–19
1,171
1,527
20–24
1,520
3,461
25–34
3,444
3,289
35–44
3,272
2,694
45–54
2,681
1,677
55–59
1,669
1,267
60–64
1,260
2,336
65–74
2,324
1,098
75–84
1,092
432
85+
430
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 9,381 | 20.5% |
| 18 and over | 36,360 | 79.5% |
| 65 and over | 7,712 | 16.9% |
| Median age | 39.0 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
82.8%
Black or African American
6.6%
Two or more races
4.7%
Hispanic or Latino
3%
Other race
1.4%
Asian
1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.3%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 39,047 | 82.8% |
| Black or African American | 3,095 | 6.6% |
| Two or more races | 2,226 | 4.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,423 | 3% |
| Other race | 649 | 1.4% |
| Asian | 602 | 1.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 122 | 0.3% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 42.5% | 42.5% | 45.7% |
| $50k – $100k | 35.8% | 31.1% | 30.9% |
| $100k – $200k | 18.1% | 20.2% | 18.3% |
| Over $200k | 3.6% | 6.3% | 5.1% |
Under $10k
3.8%
$10k–$15k
3.9%
$15k–$25k
9.9%
$25k–$35k
6.5%
$35k–$50k
13.5%
$50k–$75k
19.7%
$75k–$100k
15.9%
$100k–$150k
15.7%
$150k–$200k
6.3%
$200k+
4.7%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.8% |
| $10k–$15k | 3.9% |
| $15k–$25k | 9.9% |
| $25k–$35k | 6.5% |
| $35k–$50k | 13.5% |
| $50k–$75k | 19.7% |
| $75k–$100k | 15.9% |
| $100k–$150k | 15.7% |
| $150k–$200k | 6.3% |
| $200k+ | 4.7% |
| Median income | $65,721 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
3.8%
$50k–$100k
6.5%
$100k–$150k
12.6%
$150k–$200k
22.1%
$200k–$300k
32.0%
$300k–$500k
20.3%
$500k–$1M
2.6%
$1M+
0.1%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $213,500 |
| Median rent / month | $1,026 |
| Owner occupied | 68.0% |
| Renter occupied | 32.0% |
| Vacant | 6.6% |
| Single-family detached | 66.9% |
| Large apartment buildings | 2.7% |
| Mobile homes | 3.6% |
| Median rooms | 5.5 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.50 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.4% |
| 2010–2019 | 8.6% |
| 2000–2009 | 16.6% |
| 1990–1999 | 18.7% |
| 1980–1989 | 11.4% |
| 1970–1979 | 13.4% |
| 1960–1969 | 10.5% |
| 1950–1959 | 10.5% |
| 1940–1949 | 4.8% |
| 1939 or earlier | 5.1% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.3% |
| 1 bedroom | 9.6% |
| 2 bedrooms | 27.2% |
| 3 bedrooms | 46.6% |
| 4 bedrooms | 12.4% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 3.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.9% |
| 1 vehicle | 34.2% |
| 2 vehicles | 39.0% |
| 3 or more | 22.8% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 35.4% |
| Electricity | 62.6% |
| Propane / LP gas | 1.4% |
| Fuel oil | 0.2% |
| Wood | 0.3% |
| No fuel used | 0.1% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 8,820 | 47.3% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,402 | 7.5% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 2,854 | 15.3% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 5,553 | 29.8% |
| Households with children under 18 | 4,879 | 26.2% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 5,284 | 28.4% |
| Average household size | 2.39 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 34.1% | 25.3% |
| Married | 50.4% | 48.3% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 0.9% |
| Widowed | 2.0% | 9.5% |
| Divorced | 11.1% | 16.1% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
3.1%
Some HS, no diploma
4.9%
HS graduate
28.1%
Some college, no degree
23.5%
Associate's degree
11.3%
Bachelor's degree
19.2%
Graduate / professional
9.9%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 92.0% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 29.1% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 550 | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten | 688 | 7.2% |
| Elementary school | 3,951 | 41.6% |
| High school | 1,907 | 20.1% |
| College / grad school | 2,399 | 25.3% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
23.1%
Retail trade
14.4%
Professional & management
12.6%
Arts, food & hospitality
8.9%
Finance & real estate
8.7%
Construction
7.5%
Manufacturing
7.1%
Other services
5.7%
Transportation & utilities
4.9%
Wholesale trade
3.0%
Public administration
2.5%
Information
1.4%
Agriculture & mining
0.3%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 37.5% |
| Service | 16.0% |
| Sales & office | 25.9% |
| Natural resources & construction | 9.0% |
| Production & transportation | 11.6% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 81.0% |
| Government | 13.5% |
| Self-employed | 5.4% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.1% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 81.1% |
| Carpool | 6.7% |
| Public transit | 0.9% |
| Walk | 0.6% |
| Work from home | 9.6% |
| Other means | 1.1% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 24.5 |
Poverty
All people
10.8%
Under 18 years
15.2%
18 and over
9.6%
Married-couple families
3.6%
Female-led households
24.4%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 31.0% |
| Retirement income | 19.5% |
| Supplemental Security | 4.1% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.3% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 9.2% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 35.2% |
| High blood pressure | 36.6% |
| High cholesterol | 34.5% |
| Diabetes | 11.3% |
| Heart disease | 6.7% |
| Stroke | 3.1% |
| Asthma | 10.7% |
| Arthritis | 28.3% |
| Kidney disease | 2.8% |
| Pulmonary disease | 8.0% |
| Cancer | 6.6% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 21.5% |
| Binge drinking | 15.3% |
| No physical activity | 23.7% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 34.7% |
| Depression | 27.5% |
| Fair or poor health | 15.5% |
| Poor mental health | 17.4% |
| Poor physical health | 11.1% |
| No health insurance | 15.9% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 74.9% |
| Visited dentist | 58.8% |
| Cholesterol screening | 90.3% |
| Teeth loss | 15.0% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 2,887 | 8.0% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 12.7% |
| Under 18 | 3.9% |
| 18–64 years | 10.5% |
| 65 and over | 32.0% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 67.5% |
| Public insurance | 35.9% |
| No insurance | 9.1% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 1.9% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 42,971 | 93.9% |
| Spanish | 1,107 | 2.6% |
| Other Indo-European | 680 | 1.6% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 137 | 0.3% |
| Other languages | 161 | 0.4% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 43,859 | 95.9% |
| Born in same state | 43,507 | 95.1% |
| Born in different state | 29,551 | 64.6% |
| Foreign born | 352 | 0.8% |
| Naturalized citizen | 1,882 | 4.1% |
| Not a US citizen | 802 | 42.6% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 6,752 | 14.8% |
| Italian | 5,235 | 11.4% |
| Arab | 5,040 | 11% |
| English | 572 | 1.3% |
| Polish | 336 | 0.7% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| German | 234 | 0.5% |
| Dutch | 63 | 0.1% |
| Irish | 60 | 0.1% |
| Norwegian | 27 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 40.7% |
| Internet access | 93.7% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 37918
What city is ZIP code 37918 in?
ZIP code 37918 is primarily assigned to Knoxville, Tennessee.
What county is ZIP code 37918 in?
ZIP code 37918 falls within Knox County, Tennessee.
What is the population of ZIP code 37918?
ZIP code 37918 has an estimated population of 45,741 residents, with a density of 1,324 people per square mile.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 37918?
The median home value in ZIP code 37918 is $213,500.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 37918?
The median household income in ZIP code 37918 is $65,721, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 37918 in?
ZIP code 37918 observes the EST timezone.