ZIP Code 37917
Post Office City: | Knoxville, TN (View All Cities) |
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Neighborhood: | North Knoxville |
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County: | Knox County |
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Timezone: | Eastern (2:39pm) |
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Area code: | 865 (Area Code Map) |
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Coordinates: | 36.00, -83.91 ZIP (~3 mile radius) |
Cities in ZIP code 37917
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- Primary/preferred city:
- Knoxville, TN
Stats and Demographics for the 37917 ZIP Code
ZIP code 37917 is located in eastern Tennessee and covers a slightly less than average land area compared to other ZIP codes in the United States. It also has a slightly higher than average population density.
The people living in ZIP code 37917 are primarily white. The number of people in their late 20s to early 40s is extremely large while the number of middle aged adults is large. There are also an extremely large number of single adults and an extremely small number of families. The percentage of children under 18 living in the 37917 ZIP code is small compared to other areas of the country.
Population |
24,072 |
|
Population Density |
2,447 |
people per sq mi |
Housing Units |
12,807 |
|
Median Home Value |
$86,500 |
|
Land Area |
9.84 |
sq mi |
Water Area |
0.00 |
sq mi |
Occupied Housing Units |
11,004 |
|
Median Household Income |
$30,335 |
|
Estimated Population over Time
Total Population by Age
Median Age: | 39 | | Male Median Age: | 37 | | Female Median Age: | 41 | |
Male | 723 | 599 | 597 | 615 | 860 | 1,108 | 991 | 886 | 840 | 871 | 883 | 856 | 653 | 458 | 286 | 235 | 171 | 126 |
Female | 739 | 579 | 529 | 553 | 878 | 1,129 | 849 | 797 | 756 | 799 | 917 | 793 | 719 | 556 | 425 | 434 | 397 | 465 |
Total | 1,462 | 1,178 | 1,126 | 1,168 | 1,738 | 2,237 | 1,840 | 1,683 | 1,596 | 1,670 | 1,800 | 1,649 | 1,372 | 1,014 | 711 | 669 | 568 | 591 |
Under 5 | 723 | 739 | 1,462 |
5-9 | 599 | 579 | 1,178 |
10-14 | 597 | 529 | 1,126 |
15-19 | 615 | 553 | 1,168 |
20-24 | 860 | 878 | 1,738 |
25-29 | 1,108 | 1,129 | 2,237 |
30-34 | 991 | 849 | 1,840 |
35-39 | 886 | 797 | 1,683 |
40-44 | 840 | 756 | 1,596 |
45-49 | 871 | 799 | 1,670 |
50-54 | 883 | 917 | 1,800 |
55-59 | 856 | 793 | 1,649 |
60-64 | 653 | 719 | 1,372 |
65-69 | 458 | 556 | 1,014 |
70-74 | 286 | 425 | 711 |
75-79 | 235 | 434 | 669 |
80-84 | 171 | 397 | 568 |
85 Plus | 126 | 465 | 591 |
Male |
11,758 |
49% |
Female |
12,314 |
51% |
Gender
White |
19,027 |
79.0% |
Black Or African American |
3,445 |
14.3% |
American Indian Or Alaskan Native |
121 |
0.5% |
Asian |
160 |
0.7% |
Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander |
35 |
0.1% |
Other Race |
621 |
2.6% |
Two Or More Races |
663 |
2.8% |
Race
Head of Household by Age
Owner | 96 | 852 | 912 | 1,103 | 1,116 | 735 | 532 | 268 |
Renter | 479 | 1,237 | 903 | 927 | 875 | 495 | 345 | 129 |
Total | 575 | 2,089 | 1,815 | 2,030 | 1,991 | 1,230 | 877 | 397 |
15-24 | 96 | 479 | 575 |
25-34 | 852 | 1,237 | 2,089 |
35-44 | 912 | 903 | 1,815 |
45-54 | 1,103 | 927 | 2,030 |
55-64 | 1,116 | 875 | 1,991 |
65-74 | 735 | 495 | 1,230 |
75-84 | 532 | 345 | 877 |
85 Plus | 268 | 129 | 397 |
Husband Wife Family Households |
3,160 |
29% |
Single Guardian |
2,082 |
19% |
Singles |
4,624 |
42% |
Singles With Roommate |
1,138 |
10% |
Families vs Singles
Average Household Size: 2 |
Households without Kids |
8,528 |
77% |
Households with Kids |
2,476 |
23% |
Households with Kids
Children by Age
Male | 168 | 149 | 127 | 133 | 106 | 121 | 121 | 142 | 109 | 122 | 132 | 107 | 114 | 122 | 120 | 120 | 139 | 126 | 110 | 138 |
Female | 150 | 159 | 122 | 133 | 113 | 124 | 109 | 121 | 112 | 109 | 113 | 104 | 102 | 101 | 120 | 99 | 107 | 114 | 113 | 148 |
Total | 318 | 308 | 249 | 266 | 219 | 245 | 230 | 263 | 221 | 231 | 245 | 211 | 216 | 223 | 240 | 219 | 246 | 240 | 223 | 286 |
1 | 168 | 150 | 318 |
2 | 149 | 159 | 308 |
3 | 127 | 122 | 249 |
4 | 133 | 133 | 266 |
5 | 106 | 113 | 219 |
6 | 121 | 124 | 245 |
7 | 121 | 109 | 230 |
8 | 142 | 121 | 263 |
9 | 109 | 112 | 221 |
10 | 122 | 109 | 231 |
11 | 132 | 113 | 245 |
12 | 107 | 104 | 211 |
13 | 114 | 102 | 216 |
14 | 122 | 101 | 223 |
15 | 120 | 120 | 240 |
16 | 120 | 99 | 219 |
17 | 139 | 107 | 246 |
18 | 126 | 114 | 240 |
19 | 110 | 113 | 223 |
20 | 138 | 148 | 286 |
Real Estate and Housing
ZIP code 37917 has a slightly less than average percentage of vacancies. The Census also indicates that there are one or more correctional facilities and nursing homes nearby.
The majority of household are owned or have a mortgage. Homes in ZIP code 37917 were primarily built in the 1970s or 1939 or earlier. Looking at 37917 real estate data, the median home value of $86,500 is low compared to the rest of the country. It is also low compared to nearby ZIP codes. 37917 could be an area to look for cheap housing compared to surrounding areas. Rentals in 37917 are most commonly 2 bedrooms. The rent for 2 bedrooms is normally $750-$999/month including utilities. 1 bedrooms are also common and rent for $500-$749/month. Prices for rental property include ZIP code 37917 apartments, townhouses, and homes that are primary residences.
For more information, see Knoxville, TN home prices.
In Occupied Housing Units |
23,153 |
96.2% |
Correctional Facility For Adults |
69 |
0.3% |
Juvenile Facilities |
7 |
0.0% |
Nursing Facilities |
304 |
1.3% |
Other Institutional |
27 |
0.1% |
College Student Housing |
0 |
0.0% |
Military Quarters |
0 |
0.0% |
Other Noninstitutional |
512 |
2.1% |
Housing Type
Owned Households With A Mortgage |
3,823 |
30% |
Owned Households Free & Clear |
1,791 |
14% |
Renter Occupied Households |
5,390 |
42% |
Households Vacant |
1,803 |
14% |
Housing Occupancy
For Rent |
681 |
38% |
Rented & Unoccupied |
19 |
1% |
For Sale Only |
331 |
18% |
Sold & Unoccupied |
68 |
4% |
For Season Recreational Or Occasional Use |
39 |
2% |
For Migrant Workers |
0 |
0% |
Vacant For Other Reasons |
665 |
37% |
Vacancy Reasons
Owner Occupied Home Values
Rental Properties by Number of Rooms
Studio Apartment |
304 |
5% |
1 Bedroom |
2,152 |
37% |
2 Bedroom |
2,478 |
43% |
3+ Bedroom |
893 |
15% |
Rental Properties by Number of Rooms
Cost of Monthly Rent Including Utilities
Cost of a Studio Apartment
Employment, Income, Earnings, and Work
The median household income of $30,335 is compared to the rest of the country. It is also compared to nearby ZIP codes. While money isn't everything, ZIP code 37917 may not be as nice as other parts of town.
As with most parts of the country, vehicles are the most common form of transportation to places of employment. In most parts of the country, the majority of commuters get to work in under half an hour. More commuters in 37917 get to experience these short commute times than most other ZIP codes. It is very uncommon, compared to the rest of the US, for employees to have to travel more than 45 minutes to their place of employment.
Worked Full-time with Earnings |
7,695 |
36% |
Worked Part-time with Earnings |
4,715 |
22% |
No Earnings |
8,948 |
42% |
Employment Status
Average Household Income over Time
Annual Individual Earnings
Sources of Household Income
Percent of Households Receiving Income
Average Income per Household by Income Source
* Only taxable income is reported.
Household Investment Income
Percent of Households Receiving Investment Income
Average Income per Household by Income Source
* Only taxable income is reported.
Household Retirement Income
Percent of Households Receiving Retirement Income
Average Income per Household by Income Source
* Only taxable income is reported.
Worked Full-time with Earnings |
7,695 |
36% |
Worked Part-time with Earnings |
4,715 |
22% |
No Earnings |
8,948 |
42% |
Source of Earnings
Means Of Transportation To Work for Workers 16 and Over
Car, truck, or van |
9,845 |
90.7% |
Public transportation |
232 |
2.1% |
Taxicab |
4 |
0.0% |
Motorcycle |
6 |
0.1% |
Bicycle, Walked, or Other Means |
487 |
4.5% |
Worked at Home |
285 |
2.6% |
Means Of Transportation To Work for Workers 16 and Over
Travel Time to Work (In Minutes)
Schools and Education
The population has a much higher percentage of people with low education levels (less than high school) than normal. Despite the lower high school graduation rates, the area has some of the highest percentages of people who attended college of any ZIP.
Educational Attainment For The Population 25 Years And Over
Less than High School Diploma |
2,912 |
16% |
High School Graduate |
9,183 |
50% |
Associate's degree |
2,211 |
12% |
Bachelor's degree |
2,586 |
14% |
Master's degree |
879 |
5% |
Professional school degree |
255 |
1% |
Doctorate degree |
264 |
1% |
Educational Attainment For The Population 25 Years And Over
School Enrollment (Ages 3 to 17)
Enrolled in Public School |
1,824 |
68.2% |
Enrolled in Private School |
349 |
13.1% |
Not Enrolled in School |
500 |
18.7% |
School Enrollment (Ages 3 to 17)
Schools in ZIP Code 37917
ZIP Code 37917 is in the following school districts: Knox County School District and Private. There are 9 different elementary schools and high schools with mailing addresses in ZIP code 37917.
Richard Yoakley School
4415 Washington Pk
Knoxville, TN 37917
Grade Level: Other/Combined or Ungraded
District: Knox County School District
Christenberry Elementary
927 Oglewood
Knoxville, TN 37917
Grade Level: Primary/Elementary
District: Knox County School District
Belle Morris Elementary
2308 Washington Pk
Knoxville, TN 37917
Grade Level: Primary/Elementary
District: Knox County School District
Fulton High School
2509 North Broadway
Knoxville, TN 37917
Grade Level: High/Secondary
District: Knox County School District
First Lutheran School
1207 N Broadway St
Knoxville, TN 37917
Grade Level: Primary/Elementary
District: Private
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