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ZIP 37849

Part of Powell, TN
Pop. 29,375·Knox County·24th most expensive ZIP in Tennessee
Median rent (all units)
$2,073/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+1.9%
vs US Median
+$108
Rising (Monthly)
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ZIP 37849 · $2,073
More expensive than 64% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,060
1 BR
$1,070
2 BR
$1,330
3 BR
$1,680
4 BR+
$1,960
Research median
$1,330/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$24,876/yr
At $2,073/mo median
Location
CityPowell
StateTN
CountyKnox County
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Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, +1.9% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 37849 (Powell, TN) is majority owner-occupied, 32.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
29,375
Median income
$84,275
Median age
38.8
Renters
17.6%
Age distribution
22.3%
22.9%
23.5%
13.1%
18.2%
Under 1822.3%
18–3422.9%
35–5423.5%
55–6413.1%
65+18.2%
Gender
47.5%
52.5%
Male47.5%
Female52.5%
Race & ethnicity
86.3%
White86.3%
Black2.1%
Hispanic8.3%
Other3.2%
Education (25+)
31.3%
28%
32.4%
No HS diploma8.3%
HS diploma31.3%
Some college28%
Bachelor's+32.4%
Housing tenure
82.4%
17.6%
Owner82.4%
Renter17.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 37849 in Powell, TN has changed in 5 years

Income
$73,827 → $84,275
up 14.2%
Population
28,971 → 29,375
up 1.4%
Renter share
20.4% → 17.6%
-2.8 pts
Bachelor's+
29% → 32.4%
+3.4 pts
Median age
38.3 → 38.8
+0.5 yrs

On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 37849 in Powell, TN now reports about $84,275, up from $73,827 in 2021. The population has grown by 1.4% since 2021, moving from about 28,971 residents to roughly 29,375. Renters now make up 17.6% of households, compared with 20.4% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 32.4% of adults here, versus 29% in 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 37849 covers Powell, TN. The median rent here is $2,073/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,070/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,330/mo.

At 30% of local median household income ($84,275/yr), ZIP 37849 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 37849?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 37849 (Powell, TN) is $2,073. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 37849 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 37849's median rent of $2,073/mo is $108 (5%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 37849 compare to other ZIPs in Tennessee?

ZIP 37849 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Tennessee, ranking #24 out of 145 ZIPs tracked at $2,073/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 37849?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $83,000/year (~$40/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,073/mo in ZIP 37849. The local median household income is $84,275/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 37849?

Rent in ZIP 37849 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 37849 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 37849 is considered moderate for renters. At $2,073/mo, rent takes approximately 30% of the local median household income ($84,275/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 37849 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 37849 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 17.6% of ZIP 37849 households are renters, while 82.4% are owner-occupied. ZIP 37849 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 37849 compare to the rest of Powell?

ZIP 37849 is more affordable than Powell overall. At $2,073/mo, it's $2 below the Powell citywide median of $2,075/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 37849 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 37849 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
30%
MODERATE

At $2,073/mo, rent takes ~30% of ZIP 37849's median household income ($84,275/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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