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Household size in ZIP 37874
| Period | ZIP 37874 | Knoxville area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.49 | 2.40 | 2.53 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.53 | 2.46 | 2.57 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.65 | 2.55 | 2.57 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.43 | 2.47 | 2.53 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.06 | +0.06 | +0.00 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 37874 run small, averaging 2.43 people against 2.65 nationally, which usually means more singles and couples and fewer children. Household size has edged down from 2.49 in 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Households are largest in the northwest and smallest in the south.
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 37874
| Period | ZIP 37874 | Knoxville area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 42.5 | 40.0 | 38.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 42.6 | 41.0 | 39.2 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 41.8 | 41.6 | 39.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 41.7 | 41.6 | 39.9 | 40.1 |
| Change | −0.8 | +1.6 | +1.6 | +2.3 |
The median resident of ZIP 37874 is 41.7 years old, a bit older than the national median of 40.1. Since 2006–10, the median age has edged down from 42.5, even as the national median rose. The youngest areas are in the southwest, the oldest in the northeast.
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 37874
| Period | ZIP 37874 | Knoxville area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.6% | 9.6% | 12.2% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 8.9% | 9.4% | 12.0% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 13.1% | 9.8% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 14.9% | 9.4% | 11.8% | 11.6% |
| Change | +5.3 pts | −0.2 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head just over one in seven households in ZIP 37874 (14.9%), well above the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share has risen 5.3 points since 2006–10, even as the national share fell. ZIP 37874 has a higher share of single-parent households than the great majority of Tennessee ZIP codes.
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 37874
Renters in ZIP 37874
| Period | ZIP 37874 | Knoxville area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 27.8% | 28.6% | 30.4% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 29.6% | 31.2% | 32.9% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 29.8% | 31.1% | 33.7% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 31.9% | 29.6% | 33.1% | 34.8% |
| Change | +4.1 pts | +1.0 pts | +2.6 pts | +1.5 pts |
Nearly a third of households in ZIP 37874 rent their homes (31.9%), close to the national share of 34.8%. Nearly half of owners (47.5%) have paid off their mortgages, above the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the southwest and least common in the center. The renter share is up 4.1 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 37874
| Period | ZIP 37874 | Knoxville area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.4% | 9.9% | 11.5% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 12.8% | 11.3% | 11.8% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 13.3% | 11.7% | 11.8% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 7.0% | 9.9% | 10.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | −4.4 pts | −0.0 pts | −1.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is on the low side in ZIP 37874: 7.0% of homes sit empty, against 9.6% nationally, which points to steady demand for housing. Vacancy is down 4.4 points from 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 37874
| Period | ZIP 37874 | Knoxville area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1980 | 1980 | 1981 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1980 | 1981 | 1982 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1986 | 1982 | 1983 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1989 | 1985 | 1986 | 1980 |
| Change | +9 | +5 | +6 | +6 |
Much of the housing in ZIP 37874 is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 1989, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. The median year built has moved up from 1980 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the northeast, while the center has the oldest housing.
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 37874
| Period | ZIP 37874 | Knoxville area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $519 | $707 | $761 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $640 | $787 | $837 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $705 | $882 | $961 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $669 | $1,212 | $1,286 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$150 | +$505 | +$526 | +$606 |
A typical rental in ZIP 37874 costs $669 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $150 a month since 2006–10, up 29%, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 28.3% of household income on rent, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. The priciest rents are in the center; the most affordable are in the south.
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 37874
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 37874
| Period | ZIP 37874 | Knoxville area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.8% | 26.7% | 23.9% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 13.3% | 27.7% | 25.3% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 17.5% | 30.0% | 27.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 15.3% | 33.5% | 31.4% | 35.6% |
| Change | +4.4 pts | +6.8 pts | +7.5 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in ZIP 37874: 15.3% 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 4.4 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. ZIP 37874 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 37874
| Period | ZIP 37874 | Knoxville area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 71.2% | 84.6% | 83.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 80.0% | 86.9% | 85.4% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 83.7% | 88.9% | 87.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 85.1% | 90.9% | 89.9% | 89.3% |
| Change | +13.9 pts | +6.3 pts | +6.6 pts | +4.3 pts |
Just over one in seven adults in ZIP 37874 never finished high school, more than nationally: 85.1% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% across the U.S. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 13.9 points, 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 37874
| Period | ZIP 37874 | Knoxville area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.8% | 7.0% | 8.6% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 10.2% | 8.2% | 9.6% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 8.1% | 4.9% | 5.4% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.1% | 3.6% | 4.8% | 5.4% |
| Change | −9.7 pts | −3.4 pts | −3.8 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in ZIP 37874 has been strong: just 3.1% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 9.7 points, a much bigger shift than nationally. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's 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 37874 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 37874 | 2.43 | 41.7 | 14.9% | 31.9% | 7.0% | 1989 | $669 | 15.3% | 85.1% | 3.1% |
| ZIP 37846 | 2.72 | 45.0 | 9.9% | 16.5% | 13.4% | 1991 | $804 | 14.2% | 83.5% | 5.2% |
| ZIP 37826 | 2.55 | 45.4 | 9.4% | 16.1% | 14.2% | 1997 | $806 | 16.0% | 87.8% | 1.8% |
| ZIP 37354 | 2.46 | 43.7 | 13.3% | 29.7% | 6.4% | 1989 | $794 | 14.4% | 84.8% | 5.4% |
| ZIP 37885 | 2.19 | 54.3 | 10.6% | 23.6% | 10.4% | 1997 | $906 | 28.7% | 92.6% | 1.5% |
| ZIP 37329 | 2.71 | 43.1 | 12.7% | 20.3% | 12.2% | 1979 | $850 | 16.4% | 88.0% | 6.1% |
| ZIP 37880 | 2.33 | 54.7 | 7.3% | 9.8% | 27.1% | 1995 | $796 | 19.6% | 90.3% | 1.0% |
| ZIP 37303 | 2.47 | 42.3 | 14.4% | 28.8% | 12.1% | 1978 | $919 | 20.4% | 88.0% | 5.5% |
| ZIP 37742 | 2.69 | 41.7 | 8.0% | 11.7% | 9.0% | 1995 | $1,080 | 19.3% | 90.3% | 2.1% |
| ZIP 37322 | 2.59 | 44.4 | 7.0% | 22.7% | 14.1% | 1993 | $895 | 13.5% | 84.2% | 8.2% |
| ZIP 37381 | 2.59 | 47.0 | 9.9% | 19.7% | 18.1% | 1988 | $818 | 18.3% | 82.5% | 4.0% |
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 37874. 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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