ZIP Code 37849 -- Powell, TN

Knox | 2024 American Community Survey Data

Key Insights

  • 82.43% of housing units are owner-occupied — indicating a stable, established neighborhood with strong homeownership.

Quick Overview

Population
29,375
Unknown
Median Income
$84,275
Home Value
$290,900
Median Rent
$1,205
Median Age
38.80
Diversity Index
35.20
Low
Cost of Living
102.5
about average
Unemployment
3.1%

About ZIP Code 37849

ZIP code 37849 in Powell, Tennessee is a unknown area with a population of 29,375. The median household income is $84,275, which is This is 12% above the national median of $75,000.. The median home value is $290,900, representing a price-to-income ratio of 3.5x . The cost of living is about average with an index of 102.5 (the national average is 100). Residents have a median age of 38.80 years. Approximately 32.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This ZIP code is located in Knox, TN.

Population & Age

Total Population
29,375
Median Age
38.80
Male Population
13,956
47.5%
Female Population
15,419
52.5%
Density Classification
Unknown

Age Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index
35.20 Low
White
86.3%
Black or African American
2.1%
Hispanic or Latino
8.4%
Asian
0.1%
Native American
0.0%
Pacific Islander
0.0%
Two or More Races
9.2%
Other Race
2.4%

Racial Composition

Income & Economy

Median Household Income
$84,275
Mean Household Income
$102,447
Per Capita Income
$39,330
Below Poverty Line
5.1%

This is 12% above the national median of $75,000.

Income Distribution

Housing

Median Home Value
$290,900
Median Rent
$1,205
Total Housing Units
11,545
Occupied Units
11,031
Vacant Units
514
4.5% vacancy
Median Year Built
1993
Owner Occupied
82.4%
Renter Occupied
17.6%
Price-to-Income Ratio 3.5x

Moderately affordable

Ownership vs Rental

Owner 82.4% Renter 17.6%

Education

High School Diploma or Higher 91.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 32.4%
Graduate or Professional Degree 9.5%

Employment & Commuting

Civilian Labor Force
15,309
Employment Rate
96.9%
Unemployment Rate
3.1%
Mean Commute Time
N/A

How People Get to Work

Drive Alone
77.9%
Carpool
8.4%
Public Transit
0.6%
Work from Home
12.3%

Cost of Living Index

102.5
about average

The cost of living in ZIP code 37849 is 2.5% above the national average of 100.

0 National Avg (100) 200

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Nearby ZIP Codes

Other ZIP Codes in Knox

ZIP Code City Population Median Income
37918 Knoxville 45,971 $69,752
37920 Kimberlin height 44,995 $66,362
37922 Concord 40,394 $132,807
37931 Knoxville 31,842 $92,150
37919 Knoxville 31,754 $72,645
37923 Knoxville 30,131 $73,699

Frequently Asked Questions about ZIP Code 37849

ZIP code 37849 (Powell, TN) has a total population of 29,375 according to the 2024 American Community Survey. The median age is 38.80 years.

The median household income in ZIP code 37849 is $84,275 per year, based on 2024 Census Bureau data. This is 12% above the national median of $75,000.

ZIP code 37849 is primarily located in Powell, Tennessee (TN). It falls within Knox County.

The median home value in ZIP code 37849 is $290,900, based on the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The median monthly rent is $1,205.

The median age in ZIP code 37849 is 38.80 years, compared to the national median of 38.9 years. This makes the area younger than the national average.

ZIP code 37849 has a cost of living index of 102.50 (national average = 100). This means the cost of living is about average compared to the national average.

In ZIP code 37849, 32.38% of adults (25+) hold a bachelor's degree or higher, compared to the national average of 33.7%. 9.46% hold a graduate or professional degree.

The unemployment rate in ZIP code 37849 is 3.06%, which is below the national average of 3.6%. About 12.33% of workers work from home.

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Data sourced from the 2024 American Community Survey (U.S. Census Bureau). Learn more about our data sources.