ZIP Code 37920 in Knoxville, TN

Data Last Updated: November 1, 2025
City:Knoxville, Tennessee
City Alias:Kimberlin Heights, Kimberlin Hgt
Counties:Knox County[Primary]
Blount County
Sevier County
Timezone:Eastern (GMT -05:00)
Local Time:10:53:52 PM
Population:41,210 [See All]
Area Code:865
Classification:Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:35.9045, -83.8439
Land Area:72.301 sq mi
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Population & Demographics


ZIP Code 37920 has 41,210 residents and 17,834 households (average 2.27 persons per household). The median age is 36.9 years, slightly younger than the state (39.1) and slightly younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 49.2% male and 50.8% female, which is about the same as the state male share (48.7%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (83.9%, much higher than the state average of 72.2% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Black or African American (6.0%, much lower than the state average of 15.8%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.1%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.
2020 Population:41,210Source: Census DHC
2023 ACS Population Estimate:43,509Source: Census ACS
2025 ZC Population Estimate:47,290Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:570.0 people per sq mile
Average Income:$61,348Source: Census ACS
Households:17,834Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:$231,300Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:2.27Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:3.30Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)


Group20102011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Census ACS Population Estimate--38,03737,35937,54038,35039,82339,87539,94840,92040,35840,67841,82642,53743,509
Decennial Census39,087------------------41,210------
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)


Median Age: 36.9

Male Median Age: 35.9

Female Median Age: 38.1

Group< 55-910-1415-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-7980-8485+
Male1,0269551,0381,2002,3461,7811,5511,2161,0931,2081,1481,3761,2911,106841529303270
Female9931,0049571,1472,4991,6791,4391,1941,0751,1631,1981,3451,3841,244933733452493
Total2,0191,9591,9952,3474,8453,4602,9902,4102,1682,3712,3462,7212,6752,3501,7741,262755763
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Population by Race


White:34,58686.24%
Black:2,4536.12%
Hispanic:*1,6854.20%
Asian:5191.29%
American Indian:1550.39%
Hawaiian:100.02%
Other:6981.74%
Total:40,106100%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)
* NOTE: Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. This means individuals who identify as Hispanic will also be included in one of the race categories (such as White or Black). As a result, the totals shown here may exceed 100% when Hispanic is displayed alongside racial groups.

Gender Breakdown


GenderCount%Median Age
Males:20,27849.21%35.9 years
Females:20,93250.79%38.1 years
Total:41,210100%36.9 years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship


Native, born in the United States:41,38095.11%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:8541.96%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:4491.03%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:8262.93%
Total Population:43,509100%
Total Native Population:42,23497.07%
Total Foreign-born Population:1,2752.93%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS
Note: Nativity and Citizenship derived from American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Total Population listed here will not match official ZIP Code population totals, which are based on the Decennial Census.

Income & Employment


In 2023, the Median household income is $61,348, which is considerably lower than the national median ($78,538), is up $26,639 (76.7%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $16,472. Family households earn a median of $79,985 versus $38,726 for nonfamily households (a difference of $41,259). By gender, male median income is $55,551 and female is $44,470, which is well under the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $11,081 that has widened from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 64.6%, which is slightly above the state rate (62.1%). The unemployment rate is 3.7%, which is better than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (39.3%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02, DP03, DP04 and DP05.

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)


Income Type2011201220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Household Income$34,709$35,627$36,942$37,447$38,052$39,012$40,654$41,761$44,876$48,890$52,491$58,430$61,348
Median Family Income$54,886$55,547$56,212$52,635$52,753$55,042$57,495$57,544$62,846$66,198$68,602$76,250$79,985
Median NonFamily Income$25,665$27,288$27,571$27,378$26,394$25,886$25,519$25,456$27,064$29,200$33,322$36,062$38,726
Median Male Income$37,568$37,308$40,356$40,968$38,543$40,210$41,089$40,726$42,488$43,813$45,994$51,133$55,551
Median Female Income$30,140$31,649$32,600$33,627$32,471$33,136$32,847$33,207$33,967$36,473$38,278$41,854$44,470
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income


Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment Status


Employed:22,72862.16%
Unemployed:8762.40%
Not In Labor Force:12,96135.45%
Total:36,565100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)


Management, business, science, and arts:8,93039.29%
Service:4,97821.90%
Sales and Office:4,48119.72%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:2,0819.16%
Production, transportation, and material moving:2,2589.93%
Total Civilian Employed Population:22,728100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability


In 2023, the median home value is $231,300, which is much lower than the national median ($303,400), is up $110,400 (91.32%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $95,500. The median gross rent is $1,092, which is far less than the national median ($1,348), is up $410 (60.12%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $290. Of occupied housing, owners make up 60.13% (57.53% with a mortgage, 42.47% free-and-clear) and renters 39.87% - making this ZIP Code less home ownership than the state and higher than national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 10.71%, which is considerably higher than the national rate (10.43%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)


Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Home Value$120,900$123,400$125,200$124,600$125,500$128,700$127,800$127,700$135,800$144,300$158,200$200,500$231,300
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid


Less than $500:4386.10%
$500 to $999:2,38333.18%
$1,000 to $1,499:2,11129.39%
$1,500 to $1,999:1,05314.66%
$2,000 to $2,499:4095.69%
$2,500 to $2,999:2072.88%
$3,000 or more:290.40%
No Rent:5537.70%
Total:7,183100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Rent$682$705$731$751$753$721$732$787$802$851$905$994$1,092
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy


Owner Occupied (with mortgage):6,23334.59%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):4,60225.54%
Renter Occupied:7,18339.87%
Total Occupied Housing Units:18,018100%

Occupied Housing Units:18,01889.29%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):2,16210.71%
Total Housing Units:20,180100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)


Single-Family Units:14,25370.63%
Multi-Family Units:4,97824.67%
Other Units:9494.70%
Total Housing Units:20,180100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community


In 2023, 34.20% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is notably higher than the state rate (30.40%). High school or higher is 91.10%, which is modestly greater than the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 8.80%, which is on par with the state rate (10.10%). The share of people in poverty is 9.10%, which is on par with the state rate (9.90%), down 2.70 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 3.90 percentage points. This suggests a positive shift in the local economic and social landscape - higher incomes, steadier consumer demand, and a strengthening tax base. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is college (50.13%). College enrollment is 50.13%, which is markedly above the state rate (24.10%), indicating the community is likely a college hub with student-driven housing and services.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)


Less than 9th grade:7252.52%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:1,8296.35%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):8,67030.08%
Some college, no degree:5,36718.62%
Associate's degree:2,3688.22%
Bachelor's degree:5,96820.71%
Graduate or professional degree:3,89213.50%
Total:28,819100%
High school or higher:26,26591.14%
Bachelor's degree or higher:9,86034.21%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)


Private Insurance:29,98261.49%
Public Insurance:14,95530.67%
No Insurance:3,8267.85%
Total:48,763100%
Has Health Insurance:44,93792.15%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2023)


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
% of People in Poverty11.8%12.2%10.5%12.6%14.1%14.8%14.5%14.0%13.0%10.7%11.4%9.9%9.1%
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)


Nursery School, Preschool:2732.31%
Kindergarten:7556.39%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):3,34928.36%
High school (grades 9-12):1,51212.80%
College or graduate school:5,91950.13%
Total:11,808100%
Early Childhood:1,0288.71%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):5,61647.56%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 37920 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2023), there are 736 business establishments, employing about 14,995 people with an annual payroll of $971,384,000. USPS data shows 20,833 residential mailboxes and 951 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.

# Residential Mailboxes:20,833Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:951Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:23,965Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:15,235Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:1,811Source: USPS
# of Businesses:736Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$245,339,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$971,384,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:14,995Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 37920 is located in Knox County, Tennessee, within the Knoxville, TN Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 28940) and Tennessee's 1st and 2nd Congressional Districts. This Metro area has a population of 919,553 people, about 4.48% of whom live in ZIP Code 37920. It covers 72.301 sq mi of land and a water area of 3.199 sq mi.

CBSA Name:Knoxville, TNSource: Census
CBSA Number:28940Source: Census
CBSA Type:MetroSource: Census
CBSA Division:--Source: Census
CBSA Population:919,553Source: Census
MSA:Knoxville, TN MSASource: Census
Land Area:72.301 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:3.199 sq miSource: Census
Congressional District:01,02Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:4141.92, 2320.68 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:--Source: Census
Intro Date:< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:4740000Source: Census
Place Name:Knoxville city; TennesseeSource: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


37921 | | 37919

Schools in ZIP Code 37920


ZIP Code 37920 is in the Knox County School District, which serves grades Pre-Kindergarten thru 12th. There are 12 public schools and 1 private school(s) in this ZIP Code. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.

Tennessee School For Deaf Elementary School 2725 Island Home Blvd
Knoxville, TN 37920
Tennessee School For The Deaf Upper School 2725 Island Home Blvd
Knoxville, TN 37920
Dogwood Elementary 705 Tipton Ave
Knoxville, TN 37920
District: Knox County School District
Bonny Kate Elementary 7608 Martin Mill Pike
Knoxville, TN 37920
District: Knox County School District
South Doyle High School 2020 Tipton Station Rd
Knoxville, TN 37920
District: Knox County School District
South Doyle Middle School 3900 Decatur Rd
Knoxville, TN 37920
District: Knox County School District
Gap Creek Elementary 1920 Kimberlin Hts Rd
Knoxville, TN 37920
District: Knox County School District
Mt Olive Elementary 2507 Maryville Pike S W
Knoxville, TN 37920
District: Knox County School District
New Hopewell Elementary 757 Kimberlin Hgts Rd
Knoxville, TN 37920
District: Knox County School District
Mooreland Heights Elementary 5315 Magazine Rd
Knoxville, TN 37920
District: Knox County School District
South Knox Elementary 801 Sevier Ave
Knoxville, TN 37920
District: Knox County School District
Montgomery Village Child Development Center Inc. 1600 Willoughby Rd
Knoxville, TN 37920
District: Knox County School District
Mead Montessori School 2647 Bafford Pl
Knoxville, TN 37920
District: Private School

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 37920


The University Of Tennessee-Knoxville 527 Andy Holt Tower
Knoxville, TN 37996
Type: Post Secondary
The University Of Tennessee System Office 1331 Circle Park Drive
Knoxville, TN 37996
Type: Post Secondary
Strayer University-Knoxville Campus 800 S. Gay Street, #pp30
Knoxville, TN 37929
Type: Post Secondary
Johnson University 7900 Johnson Dr
Knoxville, TN 37998
Type: Post Secondary
Tennessee College Of Applied Technology-Knoxville 1100 Liberty Street
Knoxville, TN 37919
Type: Post Secondary
South College 3904 Lonas Road
Knoxville, TN 37909-0000
Type: Post Secondary

Sources & References


Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on November 1, 2025.

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