What to know about ZIP 37802
ZIP code 37802 covers ZIP 37802 with a population of about 4,421.
At a glance, the area shows median age of 41.8 versus a U.S. median of about 38.9.
It sits in the KNOXVILLE media market.
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ZIP Code 37802 — undefined, undefined Demographics & Data
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.
Middle Class
At a glance
Population
4,421
Density
N/A
Median income
$92,872
+24% vs US avg
Home value
$314,600
-10% vs US avg
Median rent
$1,181
+2% vs US avg
Timezone
N/A
Overview of ZIP Code 37802
Income and economy in ZIP 37802
Median household income in ZIP 37802 is about $92,872 — about 24% above the U.S. median ($75,149).
On socioeconomic markers, US5 shows a poverty rate of 5.7%; unemployment rate near 1.9%; 36.3% of adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (about 2.6 points above the national share (33.7%)).
Labor and commute patterns include leading industry context around Education, Retail trade, and Healthcare; about 4.5% of workers reporting work-from-home (about 10.7 points below the U.S. share (15.2%)); a mean commute of about 180.0 minutes (U.S. average near 26.8).
Housing and affordability in ZIP 37802
Median home value is about $314,600 — about 10% below the U.S. median home value ($348,079).
Housing tenure and rents show median gross rent around $1,181 (about even with the U.S. median rent ($1,163)), and owner-occupancy near 64.9% (roughly in line with the national owner-occupancy rate (65.4%)).
To comfortably buy a median-priced home in ZIP 37802, a household would need roughly $87,000 in annual income under a 20% down, 30-year loan at 6.8% (illustrative), keeping housing costs near 28% of income. Estimated monthly PITI is about $2,021. That is roughly in line with the local median household income ($92,872). Rates, taxes, insurance, and HOA fees vary — treat this as a planning estimate, not a lender quote.