ZIP Code 37939 in Knoxville, TN

Data Last Updated: February 1, 2026
City:Knoxville, Tennessee
County:Knox County
Timezone:Eastern (GMT -05:00)
Local Time:9:03:45 PM
Population:No Population Data
Area Code:865
Classification:PO Box
Coordinates:35.9648, -83.9196
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37939 Knoxville, TN - Business PO Box Facility

ZIP Code 37939, Knoxville

Small Town Unique ZIP No Census Data
LocationKnox County, TN
Area0 sq mi Single Point
Delivery Points633 (381 businesses)
PO Boxes252
ZIP CreatedBefore Oct 2004
Enclosed InZIP Code 37919
Key Facts
  • This ZIP code has no geographic territory and exists as a point location within ZIP code 37919.
  • With 381 business delivery points and 252 PO Boxes, commercial clients outnumber residential box holders.
  • All mail delivery occurs at a single address on Sutherland Avenue, using unit numbers to distinguish recipients.
  • Zero population is assigned to this ZIP because it serves as a mail facility rather than a residential area.
  • This isn't a PO Box Only Zone, meaning alternative delivery options exist nearby through standard Knoxville ZIP codes.

Overview

ZIP code 37939 exists as a business-oriented PO Box facility in Knoxville, Tennessee. It doesn't cover geographic territory. Instead, it's a point location on Sutherland Avenue that sits within the boundaries of ZIP code 37919. With 381 registered business delivery points and 252 PO Boxes, this ZIP serves commercial clients more than residential customers.

A Commercial Mail Hub

The facility functions as a mail hub for Knoxville's west side business community. All 106 ZIP+4 records point to a single address on Sutherland Avenue, with unit designators indicating a multi-tenant mail receiving operation. There's no residential population assigned to this ZIP since people who live nearby receive mail through standard Knoxville ZIP codes like 37919.

Role in the Knoxville Postal Network

Knoxville has numerous ZIP codes handling its metropolitan mail needs. ZIP 37939 fills a specific role: providing PO Box services to businesses that want a dedicated Knoxville mailing address. Nearby neighborhoods include West View (2.4 miles away), the University of Tennessee area (2.9 miles), and Fort Sanders (3.1 miles). Residents in these areas use different ZIP codes for home delivery but may rent boxes at this location for business purposes.

Street Name Patterns

Single Address Commercial Mail Facility

All records point to one location on Sutherland Avenue, indicating a centralized business mail operation.

Nearby Areas

West View University of Tennessee Fort Sanders Beaumont College Hills

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 37939 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 14 business establishments, employing about 80 people with an annual payroll of $5,521,000.

# Residential Mailboxes:0Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:0Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:1,145Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
# of Businesses:14Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$1,926,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$5,521,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:80Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 37939 is located in Knox County, Tennessee, within the Knoxville, TN Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 28940) and Tennessee's 2nd Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 698,030 people, about 0.00% of whom live in ZIP Code 37939. It covers 0 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 sq mi.

CBSA Name:Knoxville, TNSource: Census
CBSA Number:28940Source: Census
CBSA Type:MetroSource: Census
CBSA Division:--Source: Census
CBSA Population:698,030Source: Census
MSA:Knoxville, TN MSASource: Census
Land Area:--Source: Census
Water Area:--Source: Census
Congressional District:02Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area: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


37940 | | 37938

Schools in ZIP Code 37939


We could not locate which school district 37939 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.

L N Stem Academy 401 Henley St
Knoxville, TN 37902
District: Knox County School DistrictNearby
Green Magnet Math And Science Academy 801 Lula Powell Dr
Knoxville, TN 37915
District: Knox County School DistrictNearby
Emerald Academy 220 Carrick St
Knoxville, TN 37921
District: Knox County School DistrictNearby
South Knox Elementary 801 Sevier Ave
Knoxville, TN 37920
District: Knox County School DistrictNearby
Vine Middle/Magnet 1807 Martin Luther King Jr Ave
Knoxville, TN 37915
District: Knox County School DistrictNearby
University Of Tennessee Early Learning Center 1206 White Ave
Knoxville, TN 37916
District: Private SchoolNearby
First Lutheran School 1207 N Broadway St
Knoxville, TN 37917
District: Private SchoolNearby
Day Spring Christian Academy 935 W Oldham Ave
Knoxville, TN 37921
District: Private SchoolNearby

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 37939


The University Of Tennessee System Office 400 W Summit Hill Drive
Knoxville, TN 37902
Type: Post Secondary
Strayer University-Knoxville Campus 800 S. Gay Street, #p330
Knoxville, TN 37929
Type: Post Secondary
The University Of Tennessee-Knoxville 527 Andy Holt Tower
Knoxville, TN 37996
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
Tennessee School Of Beauty Of Knoxville Inc 4704 Western Ave
Knoxville, TN 37921
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 February 1, 2026.

  1. U.S. Postal Service [Last Updated: 2/1/2026], https://www.usps.com
  2. ZIP-Codes.com Proprietary Data Enhancements [Updated: 2/1/2026], https://www.zip-codes.com
  3. U.S. Census [Updated: Varies], https://www.census.gov
    • U.S. Census Office of Management and Budget [Updated: As Released]
    • U.S. Census 2020 Demographic & Housing Characteristics (DHC) [Decennial] [Updated: 5/25/2023]
    • U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates (ACS) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census Business Patterns (CBD) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census American National Standards Institute (ANSI) [Updated: As Released]
  4. U.S. Geological Survey [Updated: Varies], https://www.usgs.gov
  5. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services [Updated: Annually, As Released], https://www.cms.gov
  6. National Center for Education Statistics [Updated: 2/1/2026], https://nces.ed.gov