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Population and households in ZIP 37742
Household size in ZIP 37742
| Period | ZIP 37742 | Knoxville area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.50 | 2.40 | 2.53 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.54 | 2.46 | 2.57 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.70 | 2.55 | 2.57 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.69 | 2.47 | 2.53 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.19 | +0.06 | +0.00 | −0.03 |
At 2.69 people per household, ZIP 37742 sits close to the national average of 2.65. The typical household here is bigger than in the Knoxville area as a whole, where it has 2.47 people. Household size has climbed from 2.50 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in ZIP 37742
| Period | ZIP 37742 | Knoxville area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 42.8 | 40.0 | 38.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 44.4 | 41.0 | 39.2 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 44.1 | 41.6 | 39.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 41.7 | 41.6 | 39.9 | 40.1 |
| Change | −1.1 | +1.6 | +1.6 | +2.3 |
ZIP 37742 skews a little older than the country: its median age is 41.7, against 40.1 nationally. The median age has dropped from 42.8 in 2006–10, even as the national median rose. Residents skew youngest in the east and oldest in the north.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in ZIP 37742
| Period | ZIP 37742 | Knoxville area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.0% | 9.6% | 12.2% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 6.4% | 9.4% | 12.0% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 5.6% | 9.8% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.0% | 9.4% | 11.8% | 11.6% |
| Change | +1.0 pts | −0.2 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in ZIP 37742: 8.0% of households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share has edged up 1.0 points since 2006–10, even as the national share fell.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in ZIP 37742
Renters in ZIP 37742
| Period | ZIP 37742 | Knoxville area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.7% | 28.6% | 30.4% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 15.3% | 31.2% | 32.9% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 15.6% | 31.1% | 33.7% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 11.7% | 29.6% | 33.1% | 34.8% |
| Change | −5.0 pts | +1.0 pts | +2.6 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 11.7% of households in ZIP 37742 rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. More than four in ten owners (43.9%) have paid off their mortgages, above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has fallen 5.0 points since 2006–10, even as the national share rose. Of the 298 Tennessee ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 14 have a lower share of renters.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in ZIP 37742
| Period | ZIP 37742 | Knoxville area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.4% | 9.9% | 11.5% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 12.7% | 11.3% | 11.8% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 12.1% | 11.7% | 11.8% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 9.0% | 9.9% | 10.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | +0.5 pts | −0.0 pts | −1.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
About as many homes sit empty in ZIP 37742 as nationally: 9.0%, against 9.6%. Since 2006–10, vacancy has edged up 0.5 points, even as the national rate fell.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in ZIP 37742
| Period | ZIP 37742 | Knoxville area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1988 | 1980 | 1981 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1992 | 1981 | 1982 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1990 | 1982 | 1983 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1995 | 1985 | 1986 | 1980 |
| Change | +7 | +5 | +6 | +6 |
ZIP 37742 has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 1995, versus 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1988 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. ZIP 37742 has newer homes than the great majority of Tennessee ZIP codes.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in ZIP 37742
| Period | ZIP 37742 | Knoxville area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $681 | $707 | $761 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $700 | $787 | $837 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $749 | $882 | $961 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,080 | $1,212 | $1,286 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$399 | +$505 | +$526 | +$606 |
A typical rental in ZIP 37742 costs $1,080 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $399 a month since 2006–10, up 59%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 24.1% of the typical renter's income, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in ZIP 37742
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 37742
| Period | ZIP 37742 | Knoxville area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.4% | 26.7% | 23.9% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 17.2% | 27.7% | 25.3% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 19.7% | 30.0% | 27.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 19.3% | 33.5% | 31.4% | 35.6% |
| Change | +1.9 pts | +6.8 pts | +7.5 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in ZIP 37742: 19.3% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 1.9 points from 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally. College graduates are most concentrated in the northwest and least in the south.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in ZIP 37742
| Period | ZIP 37742 | Knoxville area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 84.6% | 84.6% | 83.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 88.0% | 86.9% | 85.4% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 88.3% | 88.9% | 87.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 90.3% | 90.9% | 89.9% | 89.3% |
| Change | +5.7 pts | +6.3 pts | +6.6 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in ZIP 37742 is close to the national rate: 90.3% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. The share with a diploma is up 5.7 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in ZIP 37742
| Period | ZIP 37742 | Knoxville area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.9% | 7.0% | 8.6% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 6.1% | 8.2% | 9.6% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.6% | 4.9% | 5.4% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.1% | 3.6% | 4.8% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.8 pts | −3.4 pts | −3.8 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in ZIP 37742 has been strong: just 2.1% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Only 22 of the 298 Tennessee ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have lower unemployment. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 3.8 points, in line with the national trend.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
ZIP 37742 compared with nearby ZIP codes
| ZIP code | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP 37742 | 2.69 | 41.7 | 8.0% | 11.7% | 9.0% | 1995 | $1,080 | 19.3% | 90.3% | 2.1% |
| ZIP 37737 | 2.63 | 45.5 | 5.8% | 16.7% | 14.4% | 1993 | $1,396 | 25.8% | 90.4% | 2.8% |
| ZIP 37801 | 2.53 | 44.2 | 8.0% | 26.0% | 8.9% | 1995 | $1,160 | 26.0% | 90.9% | 4.8% |
| ZIP 37885 | 2.19 | 54.3 | 10.6% | 23.6% | 10.4% | 1997 | $906 | 28.7% | 92.6% | 1.5% |
| ZIP 37774 | 2.31 | 55.1 | 6.6% | 16.6% | 11.2% | 1991 | $981 | 31.9% | 89.2% | 2.1% |
| ZIP 37803 | 2.49 | 46.7 | 7.0% | 17.6% | 7.8% | 1987 | $1,030 | 34.4% | 92.9% | 2.4% |
| ZIP 37878 | 2.36 | 53.6 | 7.9% | 17.1% | 39.5% | 1996 | $1,178 | 28.1% | 92.7% | 2.0% |
| ZIP 37701 | 2.55 | 37.4 | 16.3% | 34.8% | 12.5% | 1966 | $1,348 | 34.5% | 91.2% | 1.2% |
| ZIP 37804 | 2.51 | 41.0 | 10.7% | 24.9% | 8.3% | 1978 | $1,100 | 25.9% | 90.3% | 3.4% |
| ZIP 37354 | 2.46 | 43.7 | 13.3% | 29.7% | 6.4% | 1989 | $794 | 14.4% | 84.8% | 5.4% |
| ZIP 37846 | 2.72 | 45.0 | 9.9% | 16.5% | 13.4% | 1991 | $804 | 14.2% | 83.5% | 5.2% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up ZIP 37742. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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