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ZIP 37902

Pop. 2,412·Knox County·26th most expensive ZIP in Tennessee
Median rent (all units)
$2,056/mo
Year-over-Year
+10.6%
Month-over-Month
+0.4%
vs US Median
+$91
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ZIP 37902 · $2,056
More expensive than 63% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,470
1 BR
$1,480
2 BR
$1,840
3 BR
$2,330
4 BR+
$2,720
Research median
$1,840/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
$24,672/yr
At $2,056/mo median
Location
StateTN
CountyKnox County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 10.6% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+10.6% YoY, +0.4% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 37902 (Knoxville, TN) is majority renter-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, has a median income below the national average, 59.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
2,412
Median income
$50,161
Median age
32.7
Renters
81.3%
Age distribution
51.2%
21.1%
15.1%
Under 183.3%
18–3451.2%
35–5421.1%
55–649.2%
65+15.1%
Gender
59.5%
40.5%
Male59.5%
Female40.5%
Race & ethnicity
80.6%
White80.6%
Black9.7%
Hispanic1.5%
Asian3.2%
Other5.1%
Education (25+)
14%
20.3%
59.3%
No HS diploma6.4%
HS diploma14%
Some college20.3%
Bachelor's+59.3%
Housing tenure
18.7%
81.3%
Owner18.7%
Renter81.3%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 37902 in Knoxville, TN has changed in 5 years

Income
$51,111 → $50,161
down 1.9%
Population
2,371 → 2,412
up 1.7%
Renter share
80.6% → 81.3%
+0.7 pts
Bachelor's+
56% → 59.3%
+3.3 pts
Median age
35.4 → 32.7
-2.7 yrs

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $51,111 in 2021 to $50,161 more recently. The population has grown by 1.7% since 2021, moving from about 2,371 residents to roughly 2,412. College-educated residents now make up 59.3% of adults here, versus 56% in 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 37902 covers Knoxville, TN. The median rent here is $2,056/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,480/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,840/mo.

At 49% of local median household income ($50,161/yr), ZIP 37902 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 10.6% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 37902?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 37902 (Knoxville, TN) is $2,056. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 37902 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 37902's median rent of $2,056/mo is $91 (5%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 37902 compare to other ZIPs in Tennessee?

ZIP 37902 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Tennessee, ranking #26 out of 145 ZIPs tracked at $2,056/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 37902?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $82,000/year (~$39/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,056/mo in ZIP 37902. The local median household income is $50,161/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 37902?

Rent in ZIP 37902 has increased 10.6% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 37902 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 37902 is considered stretched for renters. At $2,056/mo, rent takes approximately 49% of the local median household income ($50,161/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 37902 significantly exceeds that threshold, making it challenging for many renters.

What percentage of ZIP 37902 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 81.3% of ZIP 37902 households are renters, while 18.7% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 37902 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 37902 compare to the rest of Knoxville?

ZIP 37902 is pricier than Knoxville as a whole. At $2,056/mo, it's $321 above the Knoxville citywide median of $1,735/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 37902 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 37902 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
49%
STRETCHED

At $2,056/mo, rent takes ~49% of ZIP 37902's median household income ($50,161/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 37902 49%Benchmark 30%
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