ZIP Code 37803: Population, Income, Housing

State: TN

Total population: 33,822 Household income: $83,446 Rent: $1,073

Overview

Total population

33,822

Rent

$1,073

Year built

1988

Household income

$83,446

Per capita income

$45,832

Poverty rate

Unemployment rate

N/A

Household size

2.5 persons

Rent over 30% of income

39.6%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Demographics

State

Tennessee

County

Blount County

City

Maryville

Total population

33,822

Adults over 25

24,698

Total households

13,614

Household size

2.5 persons

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Income & Poverty

Household income

$83,446

Per capita income

$45,832

Poverty rate

Unemployment rate

N/A

Rent over 30% of income

39.6%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Housing

Rent

$1,073

Year built

1988

Households that rent

17.8%

Households that own

82.2%

Rooms per home (all homes)

6.2

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Race

White

91.7%

Black

1.2%

Asian

0.1%

Two or more races

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino

3.7%

Not Hispanic or Latino

96.3%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Commute

Commute rate

14,112 (86.6%)

Commute time to work

25 mins

Work from home

2,190 (13.4%)

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Education

Less than high school

23.9%

High school graduate or GED

31%

Some college or associate degree

11.1%

Bachelor’s degree or higher

34%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Comparison of ZIP Code 37803 with: Blount County, TN Knoxville metro area, TN Tennessee United States

ZIP 37803

Total population33,822

Rent$1,073

Year built1988

Household income$83,446

Per capita income$45,832

Poverty rate6%

Unemployment rateN/A

Blount County, TN

Total population139,333

Rent$1,090

Year built1990

Household income$77,365

Per capita income$41,373

Poverty rate8.4%

Unemployment rate3.1%

Knoxville Metro Area, TN

Total population932,241

Rent$1,145

Year built1986

Household income$72,422

Per capita income$40,856

Poverty rate12.2%

Unemployment rate3.2%

Tennessee State

Total population7,066,383

Rent$1,189

Year built1987

Household income$69,595

Per capita income$39,437

Poverty rate13.8%

Unemployment rate3.4%

United States

Total population334,922,499

Rent$1,413

Year built1980

Household income$80,734

Per capita income$44,673

Poverty rate12.5%

Unemployment rate4%

Metric	ZIP37803	CountyBlount, TN	Metro AreaKnoxville metro area, TN	StateTennessee	CountryUnited States
Total population	33,822	139,333	932,241	7,066,383	334,922,499
Rent	$1,073	$1,090	$1,145	$1,189	$1,413
Year built	1988	1990	1986	1987	1980
Household income	$83,446	$77,365	$72,422	$69,595	$80,734
Per capita income	$45,832	$41,373	$40,856	$39,437	$44,673
Poverty rate	6%	8.4%	12.2%	13.8%	12.5%
Unemployment rate	N/A	3.1%	3.2%	3.4%	4%

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Summary for 37803

Rent & Income

In 37803, the typical monthly rent is $1,073 and the typical household income is $83,446. Rent here is lower than Tennessee, and household income is higher than Tennessee. The estimated poverty rate is 6%.

Housing & Affordability

This ZIP Code is primarily owner-occupied, with renters accounting for about 17.8% of households. Around 39.6% of renters are cost-burdened, indicating a moderate level of rent pressure.

Education & Employment

Educational attainment is moderate, with about 34% of adults holding a bachelor’s degree or higher.

ZIP 37803 — Rent vs Household Income

ZIP 37803 — Poverty

How ZIP 37803 compares in Tennessee (69 ZIP Codes)

Metric	This ZIP	Rank	Starts from	State range
Rent	$1,073	16 / 69	from lower rent	$732 – $2,202
Household income	$83,446	21 / 69	from higher income	$36,901 – $154,578
Poverty rate	6%	11 / 69	from lower poverty	3.4% – 37.7%

Rankings are calculated among ZIP Codes in Tennessee with total population > 30,000 (year 2024).

Detailed Ranking Explanation for ZIP Code 37803

Rent

Rent-wise, this area comes 16th out of 69 ZIP Codes in Tennessee. At the state level, values extend from $732 in ZIP 37643 up to $2,202 in ZIP 37027.

Household income

Looking at income levels, ZIP Code 37803 holds the 21st out of 69 ZIP Codes. In Tennessee as a whole, the range goes from $36,901 in ZIP 38127 up to $154,578 in ZIP 37027.

Poverty rate

Regarding poverty rate, ZIP Code 37803 ranks 11th out of 69 ZIP Codes. Statewide, values range from 3.4% in ZIP 38017 up to 37.7% in ZIP 38127.

💰 Rent in ZIP Code 37803 (with Utilities)

Estimated Monthly Rent: $1,073 ℹ️ What’s Included:
✅ Base rent, electricity, gas, water/sewer, and heating fuels
❌ Not included: internet, cable TV, renter's insurance, parking

💡 What does this rent estimate mean?

Explanation: This estimate shows what renters typically pay each month for housing — including the apartment or home and essential utilities like heat, water, and electricity.

Included in this number: Rent plus electricity, gas, water/sewer, and heating fuel.

Not included: Internet, cable, parking, renter’s insurance, or furniture rental.

Note: This cost does not depend on the number of people living in the home.

👨‍👧‍👦 Household Income in ZIP Code 37803

Annual Household Income: $83,446

💡 What does Household Income mean?

Definition: This represents the middle value of all household incomes in the ZIP code — half of households earn less, and half earn more.

Includes: wages, salaries, self-employment income, Social Security, pensions, investments, unemployment, public assistance, and rental income.

Does NOT include: capital gains, non-cash benefits (like food stamps), or tax refunds.

Household = any group of people (or a single person) living in the same housing unit.

Example: A couple earning $40,000 and $30,000 together have a household income of $70,000. If that's in the middle of all local incomes, it's the value shown here.

📉 Poverty Rate in ZIP Code 37803

Estimated Rate: 6%

💡 What does the Poverty Rate represent?

Definition: The percentage of people in this area living below the federal poverty threshold.

How it works: The threshold is a dollar amount set by the U.S. Census Bureau that varies by family size and age. If a household's income is below that level, everyone in it is included in this rate.

Example: In a town of 10,000 people, if 1,500 have incomes below the poverty line, the poverty rate is 15%.

Note: This statistic only includes people living in households; it does not count those in student housing, military barracks, or nursing homes.

🏘️ Renter vs. Owner Households in ZIP Code 37803

In ZIP Code 37803, households that rent: 2,429 (17.8%)

📊 What does the renter household percentage reveal about this ZIP Code?

Household Type	Count	Share
Renter-Occupied	2,429	17.8%
Owner-Occupied	11,185	82.2%

Definition: This is the percentage of households that rent their home rather than own it. It includes only occupied housing units.

Why it matters: Areas with a high share of renter households often have younger populations, higher mobility, and different housing needs compared to mostly owner-occupied areas.

Example: If 65% of homes in an area are renter-occupied, it means 65 out of every 100 households rent their home.

📉 Renters Spending Over 30% of Income on Rent in ZIP Code 37803

In ZIP Code 37803, cost-burdened renters (households spending over 30% of income on housing): 963 (39.6%)

🏚️ What Does It Mean When Renters Spend Over 30% of Their Income on Housing?

Household Group	Households	Share
Cost-burdened renters (over 30%)	963	39.6%
Other renter households	1,466	60.4%
Total renter households	2,429	100%

Shares are calculated as a percentage of renter households.

This shows how many renters in the ZIP code are considered cost-burdened — meaning they spend more than 30% of their income on housing (rent and basic utilities).

It’s a sign that housing might be unaffordable in the area or that lower-income residents may be struggling with rent.

Data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey.

📊 Education Levels in ZIP Code 37803

Less than High School: 5,905 people (23.9%)

Includes adults who did not complete high school.

High School Graduate or GED: 7,646 people (31%)

Includes adults whose highest education is a high school diploma or GED.

Some College or Associate Degree: 2,738 people (11.1%)

Includes adults who attended college without completing a bachelor’s degree (some college or associate degree).

Bachelor’s Degree or Higher: 8,409 people (34%)

Includes adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (bachelor’s, master’s, professional, or doctoral degree).

👥 Total Adults (25+): 24,698

ℹ️ Have questions about how these statistics are calculated? See our data methodology & FAQs

Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates (U.S. Census Bureau) — unemployment rate from BLS. Some values are derived metrics.