ZIP Code 37918: Population, Income, Housing

State: TN

Total population: 45,971 Household income: $69,752 Rent: $1,131

Overview

Total population

45,971

Rent

$1,131

Year built

1986

Household income

$69,752

Per capita income

$37,230

Poverty rate

12.5%

Unemployment rate

N/A

Household size

2.4 persons

Rent over 30% of income

43.3%

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).

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

Knox County

City

Knoxville

Total population

45,971

Adults over 25

33,305

Total households

19,187

Household size

2.4 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

$69,752

Per capita income

$37,230

Poverty rate

12.5%

Unemployment rate

N/A

Rent over 30% of income

43.3%

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).

Housing

Rent

$1,131

Year built

1986

Households that rent

31%

Households that own

69%

Rooms per home (all homes)

5.6

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).

Race

White

81.9%

Black

5.4%

Asian

Two or more races

7.3%

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).

Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino

8.1%

Not Hispanic or Latino

91.9%

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

20,736 (89%)

Commute time to work

24 mins

Work from home

2,552 (11%)

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

27.8%

High school graduate or GED

26.9%

Some college or associate degree

12.1%

Bachelor’s degree or higher

33.2%

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).

Comparison of ZIP Code 37918 with: Knox County, TN Knoxville, TN Knoxville metro area, TN Tennessee United States

ZIP 37918

Total population45,971

Rent$1,131

Year built1986

Household income$69,752

Per capita income$37,230

Poverty rate12.5%

Unemployment rateN/A

Knox County, TN

Total population494,148

Rent$1,261

Year built1985

Household income$74,222

Per capita income$43,351

Poverty rate12.2%

Unemployment rate3%

Knoxville, TN

Total population195,185

Rent$1,191

Year built1974

Household income$54,039

Per capita income$35,408

Poverty rate20.2%

Unemployment rate3.2%

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	ZIP37918	CountyKnox, TN	CityKnoxville, TN	Metro AreaKnoxville metro area, TN	StateTennessee	CountryUnited States
Total population	45,971	494,148	195,185	932,241	7,066,383	334,922,499
Rent	$1,131	$1,261	$1,191	$1,145	$1,189	$1,413
Year built	1986	1985	1974	1986	1987	1980
Household income	$69,752	$74,222	$54,039	$72,422	$69,595	$80,734
Per capita income	$37,230	$43,351	$35,408	$40,856	$39,437	$44,673
Poverty rate	12.5%	12.2%	20.2%	12.2%	13.8%	12.5%
Unemployment rate	N/A	3%	3.2%	3.2%	3.4%	4%

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Summary for 37918

Rent & Income

In 37918, the typical monthly rent is $1,131 and the typical household income is $69,752. Rent here is lower than Knoxville and similar to Tennessee, and household income is higher than Knoxville and similar to Tennessee. The estimated poverty rate is 12.5%, which is lower than in both Knoxville and Tennessee.

Housing & Affordability

This ZIP Code is primarily owner-occupied, with renters accounting for about 31% of households. About 43.3% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing, indicating high cost burden.

Education & Employment

Educational attainment is moderate, with about 33.2% of adults holding a bachelor’s degree or higher.

ZIP 37918 — Rent vs Household Income

ZIP 37918 — Poverty

How ZIP 37918 compares in Tennessee (69 ZIP Codes)

Metric	This ZIP	Rank	Starts from	State range
Rent	$1,131	18 / 69	from lower rent	$732 – $2,202
Household income	$69,752	40 / 69	from higher income	$36,901 – $154,578
Poverty rate	12.5%	37 / 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 37918

Rent

Rent-wise, this area comes 18th 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 37918 holds the 40th 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 37918 ranks 37th 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 37918 (with Utilities)

Estimated Monthly Rent: $1,131 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 37918

Annual Household Income: $69,752

💡 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 37918

Estimated Rate: 12.5%

💡 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 37918

In ZIP Code 37918, households that rent: 5,945 (31%)

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

Household Type	Count	Share
Renter-Occupied	5,945	31%
Owner-Occupied	13,242	69%

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 37918

In ZIP Code 37918, cost-burdened renters (households spending over 30% of income on housing): 2,573 (43.3%)

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

Household Group	Households	Share
Cost-burdened renters (over 30%)	2,573	43.3%
Other renter households	3,372	56.7%
Total renter households	5,945	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 37918

Less than High School: 9,274 people (27.8%)

Includes adults who did not complete high school.

High School Graduate or GED: 8,943 people (26.9%)

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

Some College or Associate Degree: 4,028 people (12.1%)

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

Bachelor’s Degree or Higher: 11,060 people (33.2%)

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

👥 Total Adults (25+): 33,305

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.