Knoxville, TN — Demographics & Statistics
ZIP code 37902 serves a portion of Knoxville, Tennessee, within Knox County. This community is home to approximately 21,198 residents, with a median age of 29.1 years. The median household income of $62,564 sits below the national median of $67,521, while median home values of $387,896 are above the national average of $301,500. The area has a owner-majority housing profile, with 62% owner-occupied and 38% renter-occupied units. Cost of living in this part of Knoxville is lower than the national baseline, with an index of 94 (100 = national average). With a college-education rate of 19% and an unemployment rate of 7.7%, 37902 reflects the economic character of Knox County in Tennessee.
| Category | Statistic | Value | vs. National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | Total Population | 21,198 | — |
| Population | Density (per sq mi) | 4,542 | — |
| Economics | Median Household Income | $62,564 | ↓ 7% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Median Home Value | $387,896 | ↑ 29% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Cost of Living Index | 94 | ↓ Lower than avg |
| Economics | Unemployment Rate | 7.7% | ↑ 97% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Below Poverty Line | 5.4% | ↓ 53% vs nat'l avg |
| Education | College Educated (25+) | 19% | ↓ 46% vs nat'l avg |
| Demographics | Median Age | 29.1 yrs | ↓ 24% vs nat'l avg |
| Housing | Owner-Occupied | 62% | — |
| Housing | Renter-Occupied | 38% | — |
| Housing | Total Housing Units | 11,234 | — |