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Population and households in ZIP 37849
Household size in ZIP 37849
| Period | ZIP 37849 | Knoxville area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.62 | 2.40 | 2.53 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.80 | 2.46 | 2.57 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.54 | 2.55 | 2.57 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.61 | 2.47 | 2.53 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.01 | +0.06 | +0.00 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 37849 average 2.61 people, about the same as the country as a whole (2.65). The typical household here is bigger than in the wider Knoxville area, where it has 2.47 people. Households are largest in the south and smallest in the north.
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 37849
| Period | ZIP 37849 | Knoxville area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 38.7 | 40.0 | 38.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 38.8 | 41.0 | 39.2 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 41.2 | 41.6 | 39.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 40.1 | 41.6 | 39.9 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.4 | +1.6 | +1.6 | +2.3 |
Half of the people in ZIP 37849 are younger than 40.1 and half are older, the same as the national median. The median age has climbed from 38.7 in 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Residents skew youngest in the south and oldest in the west.
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 37849
| Period | ZIP 37849 | Knoxville area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.8% | 9.6% | 12.2% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 12.1% | 9.4% | 12.0% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 8.8% | 9.8% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.9% | 9.4% | 11.8% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.8 pts | −0.2 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in ZIP 37849: 7.9% of households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share is down 0.8 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 37849
Renters in ZIP 37849
| Period | ZIP 37849 | Knoxville area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.7% | 28.6% | 30.4% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 18.7% | 31.2% | 32.9% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 20.7% | 31.1% | 33.7% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 17.3% | 29.6% | 33.1% | 34.8% |
| Change | +0.6 pts | +1.0 pts | +2.6 pts | +1.5 pts |
ZIP 37849 is largely a place of homeowners: only 17.3% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. About four in ten owners (40.9%) have paid off their mortgages, about the same as nationally. The renter share has edged up 0.6 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 37849
| Period | ZIP 37849 | Knoxville area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.3% | 9.9% | 11.5% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 8.3% | 11.3% | 11.8% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.6% | 11.7% | 11.8% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 6.1% | 9.9% | 10.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | −2.2 pts | −0.0 pts | −1.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is on the low side in ZIP 37849: 6.1% of homes sit empty, against 9.6% nationally, which points to steady demand for housing. Vacancy is down 2.2 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. ZIP 37849 has a lower vacancy rate than the great majority of Tennessee ZIP codes.
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 37849
| Period | ZIP 37849 | Knoxville area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1986 | 1980 | 1981 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1987 | 1981 | 1982 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1989 | 1982 | 1983 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1992 | 1985 | 1986 | 1980 |
| Change | +6 | +5 | +6 | +6 |
Much of the housing in ZIP 37849 is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 1992, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. The median year built has moved up from 1986 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the east, the oldest in the west.
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 37849
| Period | ZIP 37849 | Knoxville area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $748 | $707 | $761 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $808 | $787 | $837 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $869 | $882 | $961 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,294 | $1,212 | $1,286 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$546 | +$505 | +$526 | +$606 |
A typical rental in ZIP 37849 costs $1,294 a month with utilities, below the national median of $1,571. Still, rents here are higher than in the Knoxville area as a whole ($1,212). Rents are up $546 a month from 2006–10, a 73% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 33.0% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched.
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 37849
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 37849
| Period | ZIP 37849 | Knoxville area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 20.8% | 26.7% | 23.9% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 23.7% | 27.7% | 25.3% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 28.9% | 30.0% | 27.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 31.4% | 33.5% | 31.4% | 35.6% |
| Change | +10.6 pts | +6.8 pts | +7.5 pts | +7.2 pts |
Just over three in ten adults 25 and older in ZIP 37849 (31.4%) have a bachelor's degree or higher, a little below the national share of 35.6%. That is in line with the rest of the Knoxville area. The share with a degree has risen 10.6 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 37849
| Period | ZIP 37849 | Knoxville area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 88.6% | 84.6% | 83.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 88.3% | 86.9% | 85.4% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 92.4% | 88.9% | 87.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 92.2% | 90.9% | 89.9% | 89.3% |
| Change | +3.6 pts | +6.3 pts | +6.6 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in ZIP 37849 is a bit above the national rate: 92.2% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. The Knoxville area as a whole looks much the same. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 3.6 points, 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 37849
| Period | ZIP 37849 | Knoxville area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.9% | 7.0% | 8.6% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 8.7% | 8.2% | 9.6% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.0% | 4.9% | 5.4% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.5% | 3.6% | 4.8% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.4 pts | −3.4 pts | −3.8 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 37849 has been low: just 2.5% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Unemployment is down 2.4 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
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 37849 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 37849 | 2.61 | 40.1 | 7.9% | 17.3% | 6.1% | 1992 | $1,294 | 31.4% | 92.2% | 2.5% |
| ZIP 37912 | 2.30 | 38.0 | 13.8% | 43.5% | 9.5% | 1977 | $1,165 | 21.1% | 87.0% | 3.8% |
| ZIP 37921 | 2.49 | 34.4 | 18.2% | 43.2% | 10.4% | 1977 | $1,385 | 24.1% | 85.1% | 3.6% |
| ZIP 37754 | 2.48 | 43.5 | 12.7% | 27.0% | 12.9% | 1989 | $1,144 | 27.2% | 89.0% | 4.2% |
| ZIP 37931 | 2.59 | 39.4 | 7.3% | 23.6% | 7.3% | 1996 | $1,579 | 45.6% | 93.6% | 3.0% |
| ZIP 37909 | 2.05 | 38.2 | 5.9% | 53.2% | 6.6% | 1984 | $1,285 | 46.4% | 94.4% | 4.9% |
| ZIP 37938 | 2.53 | 47.5 | 6.9% | 7.6% | 4.1% | 1992 | $1,322 | 33.0% | 94.4% | 2.1% |
| ZIP 37918 | 2.42 | 40.8 | 8.6% | 31.6% | 7.9% | 1986 | $1,168 | 32.0% | 92.1% | 3.1% |
| ZIP 37716 | 2.53 | 43.4 | 11.3% | 24.1% | 8.5% | 1983 | $1,011 | 22.5% | 93.0% | 3.8% |
| ZIP 37917 | 1.96 | 40.3 | 8.6% | 51.5% | 12.1% | 1951 | $1,158 | 33.1% | 88.6% | 4.7% |
| ZIP 37923 | 2.36 | 37.0 | 9.6% | 44.0% | 9.0% | 1987 | $1,514 | 47.6% | 94.4% | 3.7% |
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 37849. 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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