37931 ZIP Code — Knoxville, TN
Knox County, Tennessee
ZIP code 37931 is located in Knoxville, Tennessee, within Knox County. It covers approximately 28.37 square miles and serves a population of 30,463 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 865.
About ZIP code 37931
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $287,100. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 70%.
Median household income is $90,247. The poverty rate of 6% is below the national average.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 23 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 45% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
30,463
population
28.37
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
37931 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 37931
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 37931. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Knoxville | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
37923 Knoxville (4.2 mi)
37932 Knoxville (5 mi)
37909 Knoxville (7.3 mi)
37921 Knoxville (7.7 mi)
37934 Farragut (7.8 mi)
37716 Clinton (8.1 mi)
37912 Knoxville (8.2 mi)
37919 Knoxville (8.3 mi)
37849 Powell (8.4 mi)
37922 Knoxville (8.4 mi)
37830 Oak Ridge (8.7 mi)
37916 Knoxville (11.2 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 30,463 |
| Population density | 1,074 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 47 |
| County FIPS | 093 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 28.37 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.56 sq mi |
| Latitude | 35.9758 |
| Longitude | -84.1308 |
| 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 | 27.7% | 42.5% | 45.7% |
| $50k – $100k | 33.1% | 31.1% | 30.9% |
| $100k – $200k | 33.9% | 20.2% | 18.3% |
| Over $200k | 5.2% | 6.3% | 5.1% |
Demographics & statistics
30,463
Population
1,074
People per sq mi
37.9
Median age
$90,247
Median household income
$42,652
Per capita income
$287,100
Median home value
$1,332
Median monthly rent
69.9%
Home ownership
6.4%
Poverty rate
2.9%
Unemployment
8,999
Housing units
44.6%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,020
Under 5
1,039
963
5–9
981
994
10–14
1,014
830
15–19
846
626
20–24
638
2,435
25–34
2,483
2,262
35–44
2,305
1,768
45–54
1,803
950
55–59
969
958
60–64
977
1,374
65–74
1,400
688
75–84
702
217
85+
221
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 7,042 | 23.1% |
| 18 and over | 23,421 | 76.9% |
| 65 and over | 4,602 | 15.1% |
| Median age | 37.9 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
84.2%
Two or more races
4.9%
Hispanic or Latino
4.1%
Black or African American
3.2%
Asian
2.3%
Other race
1.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 26,756 | 84.2% |
| Two or more races | 1,549 | 4.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,305 | 4.1% |
| Black or African American | 1,028 | 3.2% |
| Asian | 740 | 2.3% |
| Other race | 343 | 1.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 30 | 0.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 17 | 0.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 27.7% | 42.5% | 45.7% |
| $50k – $100k | 33.1% | 31.1% | 30.9% |
| $100k – $200k | 33.9% | 20.2% | 18.3% |
| Over $200k | 5.2% | 6.3% | 5.1% |
Under $10k
3.5%
$10k–$15k
2.0%
$15k–$25k
5.6%
$25k–$35k
4.7%
$35k–$50k
7.8%
$50k–$75k
17.4%
$75k–$100k
15.4%
$100k–$150k
26.5%
$150k–$200k
8.7%
$200k+
8.3%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.5% |
| $10k–$15k | 2.0% |
| $15k–$25k | 5.6% |
| $25k–$35k | 4.7% |
| $35k–$50k | 7.8% |
| $50k–$75k | 17.4% |
| $75k–$100k | 15.4% |
| $100k–$150k | 26.5% |
| $150k–$200k | 8.7% |
| $200k+ | 8.3% |
| Median income | $90,247 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
5.7%
$50k–$100k
2.5%
$100k–$150k
5.0%
$150k–$200k
8.2%
$200k–$300k
34.4%
$300k–$500k
37.5%
$500k–$1M
6.4%
$1M+
0.3%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $287,100 |
| Median rent / month | $1,332 |
| Owner occupied | 69.9% |
| Renter occupied | 30.1% |
| Vacant | 4.4% |
| Single-family detached | 68.9% |
| Large apartment buildings | 4.6% |
| Mobile homes | 6.2% |
| Median rooms | 6.2 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.67 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.9% |
| 2010–2019 | 18.7% |
| 2000–2009 | 23.5% |
| 1990–1999 | 21.2% |
| 1980–1989 | 12.4% |
| 1970–1979 | 8.3% |
| 1960–1969 | 7.7% |
| 1950–1959 | 3.3% |
| 1940–1949 | 1.3% |
| 1939 or earlier | 2.7% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.7% |
| 1 bedroom | 5.9% |
| 2 bedrooms | 19.2% |
| 3 bedrooms | 49.5% |
| 4 bedrooms | 21.5% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 3.2% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 29.2% |
| 2 vehicles | 44.4% |
| 3 or more | 23.3% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 37.6% |
| Electricity | 59.5% |
| Propane / LP gas | 1.5% |
| Fuel oil | 0.2% |
| Wood | 0.9% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 7,027 | 58.2% |
| Cohabiting couple | 673 | 5.6% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,855 | 15.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 2,521 | 20.9% |
| Households with children under 18 | 3,945 | 32.7% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 3,197 | 26.5% |
| Average household size | 2.50 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 26.1% | 20.5% |
| Married | 60.9% | 57.9% |
| Separated | 1.2% | 0.9% |
| Widowed | 2.3% | 8.3% |
| Divorced | 9.6% | 12.5% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
2.2%
Some HS, no diploma
4.4%
HS graduate
22.5%
Some college, no degree
18.3%
Associate's degree
8.1%
Bachelor's degree
28.4%
Graduate / professional
16.2%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 93.4% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 44.6% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 689 | 9.5% |
| Kindergarten | 449 | 6.2% |
| Elementary school | 2,862 | 39.5% |
| High school | 1,481 | 20.4% |
| College / grad school | 1,771 | 24.4% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
21.3%
Professional & management
15.8%
Retail trade
13.7%
Manufacturing
9.3%
Finance & real estate
8.6%
Construction
7.5%
Arts, food & hospitality
7.3%
Other services
4.4%
Public administration
4.2%
Transportation & utilities
3.2%
Wholesale trade
2.7%
Information
1.7%
Agriculture & mining
0.1%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 48.9% |
| Service | 11.3% |
| Sales & office | 24.0% |
| Natural resources & construction | 5.4% |
| Production & transportation | 10.4% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 79.9% |
| Government | 15.4% |
| Self-employed | 4.7% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 80.1% |
| Carpool | 4.9% |
| Public transit | 0.2% |
| Walk | 0.0% |
| Work from home | 14.5% |
| Other means | 0.3% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 22.6 |
Poverty
All people
6.4%
Under 18 years
7.7%
18 and over
6.0%
Married-couple families
4.0%
Female-led households
19.6%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 26.3% |
| Retirement income | 24.7% |
| Supplemental Security | 2.2% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.7% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 6.0% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 32.7% |
| High blood pressure | 32.4% |
| High cholesterol | 32.4% |
| Diabetes | 9.2% |
| Heart disease | 5.3% |
| Stroke | 2.3% |
| Asthma | 10.0% |
| Arthritis | 24.5% |
| Kidney disease | 2.3% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.9% |
| Cancer | 6.0% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 17.4% |
| Binge drinking | 16.4% |
| No physical activity | 19.1% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 33.0% |
| Depression | 26.2% |
| Fair or poor health | 11.6% |
| Poor mental health | 16.0% |
| Poor physical health | 8.8% |
| No health insurance | 13.0% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 74.0% |
| Visited dentist | 65.1% |
| Cholesterol screening | 91.4% |
| Teeth loss | 10.8% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 2,331 | 10.0% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 10.0% |
| Under 18 | 2.8% |
| 18–64 years | 7.0% |
| 65 and over | 33.7% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 79.0% |
| Public insurance | 27.7% |
| No insurance | 6.0% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 3.9% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 28,404 | 93.2% |
| Spanish | 491 | 1.7% |
| Other Indo-European | 196 | 0.7% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 73 | 0.3% |
| Other languages | 149 | 0.5% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 29,194 | 95.8% |
| Born in same state | 28,873 | 94.8% |
| Born in different state | 16,589 | 54.5% |
| Foreign born | 321 | 1.1% |
| Naturalized citizen | 1,269 | 4.2% |
| Not a US citizen | 644 | 50.7% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 4,537 | 14.9% |
| Arab | 4,017 | 13.2% |
| Italian | 3,331 | 10.9% |
| English | 258 | 0.8% |
| Polish | 133 | 0.4% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Dutch | 111 | 0.4% |
| Irish | 56 | 0.2% |
| German | 39 | 0.1% |
| Norwegian | 21 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 39.6% |
| Internet access | 95.1% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 37931
What city is ZIP code 37931 in?
ZIP code 37931 is primarily assigned to Knoxville, Tennessee.
What county is ZIP code 37931 in?
ZIP code 37931 falls within Knox County, Tennessee.
Does ZIP code 37931 have a large veteran population?
10% of civilians in ZIP code 37931 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What is the population of ZIP code 37931?
ZIP code 37931 has an estimated population of 30,463 residents, with a density of 1,074 people per square mile.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 37931?
The median home value in ZIP code 37931 is $287,100.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 37931?
The median household income in ZIP code 37931 is $90,247, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 37931 in?
ZIP code 37931 observes the EST timezone.