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Household size in ZIP 37861
| Period | ZIP 37861 | Knoxville area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.48 | 2.40 | 2.53 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.56 | 2.46 | 2.57 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.43 | 2.55 | 2.57 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.40 | 2.47 | 2.53 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.08 | +0.06 | +0.00 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 37861 are small: just 2.40 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. Since 2006–10, household size has edged down from 2.48, as it has nationally.
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 37861
| Period | ZIP 37861 | Knoxville area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 44.7 | 40.0 | 38.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 41.1 | 41.0 | 39.2 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 46.1 | 41.6 | 39.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 47.4 | 41.6 | 39.9 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.7 | +1.6 | +1.6 | +2.3 |
ZIP 37861 skews older: half of its residents are older than 47.4, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 44.7, mirroring the country. Only 14 of the 298 Tennessee ZIP codes with 5,000+ people are older.
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 37861
| Period | ZIP 37861 | Knoxville area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.7% | 9.6% | 12.2% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 8.7% | 9.4% | 12.0% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 6.9% | 9.8% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 10.6% | 9.4% | 11.8% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.1 pts | −0.2 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are a bit less common in ZIP 37861 than nationally: 10.6%, against 11.6%. Even so, single parents are more common here than in the Knoxville area overall (9.4%). Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has edged down 1.1 points, as it has nationally.
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 37861
Renters in ZIP 37861
| Period | ZIP 37861 | Knoxville area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 18.7% | 28.6% | 30.4% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 22.4% | 31.2% | 32.9% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 22.0% | 31.1% | 33.7% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 20.1% | 29.6% | 33.1% | 34.8% |
| Change | +1.4 pts | +1.0 pts | +2.6 pts | +1.5 pts |
ZIP 37861 is largely a place of homeowners: only 20.1% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Nearly six in ten owners (57.5%) have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is up 1.4 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally.
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 37861
| Period | ZIP 37861 | Knoxville area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 20.7% | 9.9% | 11.5% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 17.0% | 11.3% | 11.8% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 18.3% | 11.7% | 11.8% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 16.9% | 9.9% | 10.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | −3.8 pts | −0.0 pts | −1.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 16.9% of the housing in ZIP 37861, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Vacancy has fallen 3.8 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 37861
| Period | ZIP 37861 | Knoxville area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1979 | 1980 | 1981 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1986 | 1981 | 1982 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1989 | 1982 | 1983 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1991 | 1985 | 1986 | 1980 |
| Change | +11 | +5 | +6 | +6 |
Much of the housing in ZIP 37861 is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 1991, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. The median year built has moved up from 1979 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building.
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 37861
| Period | ZIP 37861 | Knoxville area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $547 | $707 | $761 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $507 | $787 | $837 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $729 | $882 | $961 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $862 | $1,212 | $1,286 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$315 | +$505 | +$526 | +$606 |
The median renter in ZIP 37861 pays $862 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $315 a month since 2006–10, up 58%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 28.6% of the typical renter's income, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the north; the highest are in the southeast.
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 37861
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 37861
| Period | ZIP 37861 | Knoxville area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.7% | 26.7% | 23.9% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 11.6% | 27.7% | 25.3% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 9.3% | 30.0% | 27.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 14.6% | 33.5% | 31.4% | 35.6% |
| Change | +4.9 pts | +6.8 pts | +7.5 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in ZIP 37861: 14.6% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 4.9 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. ZIP 37861 has a lower share of college graduates than at least four in five Tennessee ZIP codes.
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 37861
| Period | ZIP 37861 | Knoxville area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 70.0% | 84.6% | 83.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 79.9% | 86.9% | 85.4% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 79.5% | 88.9% | 87.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 86.6% | 90.9% | 89.9% | 89.3% |
| Change | +16.6 pts | +6.3 pts | +6.6 pts | +4.3 pts |
Just over one in eight adults in ZIP 37861 never finished high school, a bit more than nationally: 86.6% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% across the U.S. The share with a diploma has risen 16.6 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 37861
| Period | ZIP 37861 | Knoxville area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.3% | 7.0% | 8.6% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 11.2% | 8.2% | 9.6% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.6% | 4.9% | 5.4% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.6% | 3.6% | 4.8% | 5.4% |
| Change | −5.7 pts | −3.4 pts | −3.8 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 37861 runs below the national rate: 4.6% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Even so, the rate is higher than in the Knoxville area as a whole (3.6%). Unemployment is down 5.7 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally.
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 37861 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 37861 | 2.40 | 47.4 | 10.6% | 20.1% | 16.9% | 1991 | $862 | 14.6% | 86.6% | 4.6% |
| ZIP 37888 | 2.68 | 49.5 | 6.5% | 23.4% | 19.4% | 1984 | $846 | 13.4% | 78.0% | 7.3% |
| ZIP 37877 | 2.60 | 46.2 | 8.5% | 16.2% | 6.3% | 1987 | $986 | 28.9% | 94.0% | 2.1% |
| ZIP 37760 | 2.43 | 38.8 | 11.6% | 34.4% | 9.8% | 1982 | $921 | 24.3% | 91.0% | 4.8% |
| ZIP 37848 | 2.94 | 46.0 | 5.0% | 6.0% | 15.9% | 1992 | $779 | 9.7% | 77.2% | 6.7% |
| ZIP 37814 | 2.50 | 39.7 | 17.1% | 33.2% | 8.2% | 1982 | $934 | 22.5% | 88.5% | 4.3% |
| ZIP 37708 | 2.41 | 47.3 | 8.9% | 27.3% | 17.4% | 1991 | $831 | 17.7% | 84.0% | 1.6% |
| ZIP 37709 | 2.92 | 41.1 | 11.8% | 21.0% | 9.3% | 1996 | $983 | 20.2% | 94.0% | 5.6% |
| ZIP 37813 | 2.62 | 38.7 | 15.3% | 32.3% | 8.5% | 1976 | $856 | 14.2% | 84.3% | 5.3% |
| ZIP 37881 | 2.37 | 50.8 | 11.7% | 15.7% | 26.2% | 1986 | $764 | 11.2% | 78.6% | 3.4% |
| ZIP 37779 | 2.65 | 42.5 | 4.9% | 13.5% | 14.9% | 1993 | $780 | 13.2% | 83.2% | 1.5% |
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 37861. 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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