Knoxville city, TN

ZIP 37921 — Economy & Jobs

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Working ClassLow Snow Area

Income, employment, industries, and economic trends

Income & Economy in Knoxville city, TN (37921)

Median Income

$57,813

*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)

IRS Net Migration

+1,031

Wealth inflow

Population

29,064

Unemployment

3.7%

0.0pp above US avg

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 1,031 for ZIP 37921 (Knoxville city, TN) on US5’s published series — a signal of people/tax filers moving in relative to those leaving. Inflows often track job growth, housing demand, or lifestyle migration; treat the figure as a directional indicator rather than a precise headcount.

Economic Indicators

Unemployment

3.7%+1% vs US avg

Self-Employed

2.3%-63% vs US avg

SNAP Benefits

16.9%+44% vs US avg

703

Establishments

26,636

Employees

~38 per establishment — mix of small and larger employers

Healthcare

Top Industry

Economic Distributions

Census ACS 5-Year (P0): occupation, industry, household income brackets.

Occupation

Industry

Construction7.9%
Manufacturing9.9%
Wholesale trade2.8%
Retail trade9.6%
Transportation, utilities7.6%
Information1.8%
Finance, insurance, real estate5.8%
Professional, scientific, management11.8%
Education, health care, social20.8%
Arts, entertainment, food services14.0%
Other services4.8%
Public administration3.1%

Household Income

Historical Trends in 37921 (2020–Present)

Since 2020, population grew 5.6%, median income fell 1.8% (inflation-adjusted), home values increased 29.8%.

Median Income

$57,813

-23% vs US avg

Unemployment Rate