37923 ZIP Code — Knoxville, TN
Knox County, Tennessee
ZIP code 37923 is located in Knoxville, Tennessee, within Knox County. It covers approximately 11.09 square miles and serves a population of 31,364 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 865.
About ZIP code 37923
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 $266,300. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 61%.
Median household income is $67,828.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 20 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is high — 46% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.
31,364
population
11.09
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
37923 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 37923
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 37923. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Knoxville | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
37931 Knoxville (4.2 mi)
37909 Knoxville (4.5 mi)
37919 Knoxville (4.8 mi)
37922 Knoxville (5.1 mi)
37932 Knoxville (5.9 mi)
37921 Knoxville (6.5 mi)
37934 Farragut (6.7 mi)
37777 Louisville (7.4 mi)
37912 Knoxville (7.7 mi)
37916 Knoxville (8.7 mi)
37995 Knoxville (9.5 mi)
37929 Knoxville (9.5 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 31,364 |
| Population density | 2,828 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 47 |
| County FIPS | 093 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 11.09 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi |
| Latitude | 35.9281 |
| Longitude | -84.0850 |
| 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 | 36.3% | 42.5% | 45.7% |
| $50k – $100k | 36.4% | 31.1% | 30.9% |
| $100k – $200k | 22.7% | 20.2% | 18.3% |
| Over $200k | 4.6% | 6.3% | 5.1% |
Demographics & statistics
31,364
Population
2,828
People per sq mi
35.6
Median age
$67,828
Median household income
$37,378
Per capita income
$266,300
Median home value
$1,189
Median monthly rent
61.4%
Home ownership
11.3%
Poverty rate
5.3%
Unemployment
9,197
Housing units
46.2%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
904
Under 5
955
917
5–9
968
1,060
10–14
1,119
800
15–19
844
1,366
20–24
1,442
2,418
25–34
2,554
2,196
35–44
2,319
1,806
45–54
1,908
817
55–59
863
629
60–64
664
1,353
65–74
1,429
751
75–84
794
237
85+
251
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 6,987 | 22.3% |
| 18 and over | 24,377 | 77.7% |
| 65 and over | 4,815 | 15.4% |
| Median age | 35.6 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
78.9%
Black or African American
7.1%
Two or more races
4.7%
Hispanic or Latino
4%
Asian
3.2%
Other race
1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 25,778 | 78.9% |
| Black or African American | 2,320 | 7.1% |
| Two or more races | 1,519 | 4.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,298 | 4% |
| Asian | 1,046 | 3.2% |
| Other race | 543 | 1.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 91 | 0.3% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 67 | 0.2% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 36.3% | 42.5% | 45.7% |
| $50k – $100k | 36.4% | 31.1% | 30.9% |
| $100k – $200k | 22.7% | 20.2% | 18.3% |
| Over $200k | 4.6% | 6.3% | 5.1% |
Under $10k
4.0%
$10k–$15k
4.6%
$15k–$25k
4.7%
$25k–$35k
8.3%
$35k–$50k
12.8%
$50k–$75k
20.1%
$75k–$100k
12.7%
$100k–$150k
19.0%
$150k–$200k
7.9%
$200k+
5.8%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 4.0% |
| $10k–$15k | 4.6% |
| $15k–$25k | 4.7% |
| $25k–$35k | 8.3% |
| $35k–$50k | 12.8% |
| $50k–$75k | 20.1% |
| $75k–$100k | 12.7% |
| $100k–$150k | 19.0% |
| $150k–$200k | 7.9% |
| $200k+ | 5.8% |
| Median income | $67,828 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
2.4%
$50k–$100k
2.1%
$100k–$150k
7.7%
$150k–$200k
13.5%
$200k–$300k
38.0%
$300k–$500k
31.9%
$500k–$1M
4.1%
$1M+
0.3%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $266,300 |
| Median rent / month | $1,189 |
| Owner occupied | 61.4% |
| Renter occupied | 38.6% |
| Vacant | 8.4% |
| Single-family detached | 51.6% |
| Large apartment buildings | 8.9% |
| Mobile homes | 3.0% |
| Median rooms | 5.7 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.53 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 1.3% |
| 2010–2019 | 5.5% |
| 2000–2009 | 9.8% |
| 1990–1999 | 21.6% |
| 1980–1989 | 21.8% |
| 1970–1979 | 26.1% |
| 1960–1969 | 12.2% |
| 1950–1959 | 1.1% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.3% |
| 1939 or earlier | 0.3% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 4.3% |
| 1 bedroom | 8.4% |
| 2 bedrooms | 27.3% |
| 3 bedrooms | 34.2% |
| 4 bedrooms | 23.7% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 2.2% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.1% |
| 1 vehicle | 36.4% |
| 2 vehicles | 42.7% |
| 3 or more | 17.8% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 38.3% |
| Electricity | 60.3% |
| Propane / LP gas | 0.4% |
| No fuel used | 0.9% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 5,542 | 42.5% |
| Cohabiting couple | 862 | 6.6% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 2,647 | 20.3% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 3,987 | 30.6% |
| Households with children under 18 | 3,667 | 28.1% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 3,538 | 27.1% |
| Average household size | 2.40 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 38.9% | 31.2% |
| Married | 48.2% | 44.8% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 1.2% |
| Widowed | 1.1% | 8.3% |
| Divorced | 10.2% | 14.4% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
2.8%
Some HS, no diploma
3.1%
HS graduate
18.9%
Some college, no degree
18.3%
Associate's degree
10.7%
Bachelor's degree
29.0%
Graduate / professional
17.2%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 94.0% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 46.2% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 447 | 6.1% |
| Kindergarten | 407 | 5.5% |
| Elementary school | 3,123 | 42.3% |
| High school | 1,494 | 20.2% |
| College / grad school | 1,910 | 25.9% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
26.6%
Professional & management
14.3%
Arts, food & hospitality
11.5%
Retail trade
11.2%
Manufacturing
8.6%
Construction
7.7%
Finance & real estate
4.8%
Transportation & utilities
4.7%
Other services
4.6%
Wholesale trade
2.5%
Information
1.9%
Public administration
1.5%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 49.1% |
| Service | 13.4% |
| Sales & office | 18.9% |
| Natural resources & construction | 8.2% |
| Production & transportation | 10.5% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 80.6% |
| Government | 12.9% |
| Self-employed | 6.5% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 78.1% |
| Carpool | 6.4% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 1.0% |
| Work from home | 13.7% |
| Other means | 0.7% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 20.3 |
Poverty
All people
11.3%
Under 18 years
14.7%
18 and over
10.4%
Married-couple families
3.4%
Female-led households
18.7%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 25.6% |
| Retirement income | 20.1% |
| Supplemental Security | 3.4% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.4% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 5.2% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 32.4% |
| High blood pressure | 32.6% |
| High cholesterol | 32.1% |
| Diabetes | 9.6% |
| Heart disease | 5.4% |
| Stroke | 2.4% |
| Asthma | 10.1% |
| Arthritis | 24.4% |
| Kidney disease | 2.4% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.0% |
| Cancer | 6.0% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 16.8% |
| Binge drinking | 15.8% |
| No physical activity | 19.8% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 32.9% |
| Depression | 25.8% |
| Fair or poor health | 12.2% |
| Poor mental health | 16.1% |
| Poor physical health | 9.0% |
| No health insurance | 13.9% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 74.3% |
| Visited dentist | 63.4% |
| Cholesterol screening | 90.5% |
| Teeth loss | 11.0% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,551 | 6.4% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 8.8% |
| Under 18 | 2.1% |
| 18–64 years | 6.4% |
| 65 and over | 28.2% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 72.6% |
| Public insurance | 30.6% |
| No insurance | 9.9% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 5.6% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 29,505 | 94.1% |
| Spanish | 1,337 | 4.5% |
| Other Indo-European | 690 | 2.3% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 256 | 0.9% |
| Other languages | 258 | 0.9% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 28,100 | 89.6% |
| Born in same state | 27,853 | 88.8% |
| Born in different state | 14,497 | 46.2% |
| Foreign born | 247 | 0.8% |
| Naturalized citizen | 3,264 | 10.4% |
| Not a US citizen | 1,452 | 44.5% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 4,132 | 13.2% |
| Italian | 4,067 | 13% |
| Arab | 3,450 | 11% |
| English | 214 | 0.7% |
| Polish | 169 | 0.5% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Irish | 81 | 0.3% |
| Dutch | 61 | 0.2% |
| Norwegian | 38 | 0.1% |
| German | 26 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 41.6% |
| Internet access | 95.9% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 37923
What city is ZIP code 37923 in?
ZIP code 37923 is primarily assigned to Knoxville, Tennessee.
What county is ZIP code 37923 in?
ZIP code 37923 falls within Knox County, Tennessee.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 37923?
46% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.
What is the population of ZIP code 37923?
ZIP code 37923 has an estimated population of 31,364 residents, with a density of 2,829 people per square mile.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 37923?
The median home value in ZIP code 37923 is $266,300.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 37923?
The median household income in ZIP code 37923 is $67,828, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 37923 in?
ZIP code 37923 observes the EST timezone.