ZIP Code · TN

ZIP 37909

Part of Knoxville, TN

Pop. 16,774·Knox County·107th most expensive ZIP in Tennessee

Median rent (all units)

$1,443/mo

Year-over-Year

+0.3%

Month-over-Month

+0.3%

vs US Median

-$489

Reported rents

Stable (Monthly)

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ZIP 37909 · $1,443

More affordable than 77% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$1,180

1 BR

$1,180

2 BR

$1,470

3 BR

$1,860

4 BR+

$2,170

Research median

$1,470/mo

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

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

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What the numbers show

Past year vs. the rest of Tennessee

Rent in ZIP 37909 changed +0.3% over the year to September 2026. Across the 127 Tennessee ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +1.8%.

Recent direction

Rent rose in 6 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($66,984) is $1,675 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 2-bedroom ($1,470); a 3-bedroom is $1,860.

Rank in Knoxville

2nd cheapest of 14 ZIP codes in Knoxville.

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 37912, 5 miles away, rents for 13% less ($1,257/mo), about $2,200 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 37909. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$17,316/yr

At $1,443/mo median

Location

CityKnoxville

StateTN

CountyKnox County

Rent Market Meter

Balanced Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are roughly steady, with neither renters nor landlords holding a strong edge right now.

Based on rent-price momentum (+0.3% YoY, +0.3% MoM), not inventory.

Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 37909 (Knoxville, TN) is roughly split between renters and owners, 46.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

16,774

Median income

$66,984

Median age

36.5

Renters

52.9%

Age distribution

18.3%

30%

24.1%

18.3%

Under 1818.3%

18–3430%

35–5424.1%

55–649.3%

65+18.3%

Gender

48.6%

51.4%

Male48.6%

Female51.4%

Race & ethnicity

84%

White84%

Black6.6%

Hispanic3.9%

Asian3.1%

Other2.5%

Education (25+)

23.3%

24.6%

46.7%

No HS diploma5.4%

HS diploma23.3%

Some college24.6%

Bachelor's+46.7%

Housing tenure

47.1%

52.9%

Owner47.1%

Renter52.9%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 37909 in Knoxville, TN has changed in 5 years

Income

$49,600 → $66,984

up 35.0%

Population

16,192 → 16,774

up 3.6%

Renter share

56.6% → 52.9%

-3.7 pts

Bachelor's+

43.8% → 46.7%

+2.9 pts

Median age

34.5 → 36.5

+2.0 yrs

On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 37909 in Knoxville, TN now reports about $66,984, up from $49,600 in 2021. Census counts show ZIP 37909 in Knoxville, TN adding about 582 residents over the five-year window, up 3.6% on net. The renter share has eased from 56.6% to 52.9%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 43.8% to 46.7% across the same window.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 37909 covers Knoxville, TN. The median rent here is $1,443/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,180/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,470/mo.

At 26% of local median household income ($66,984/yr), ZIP 37909 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 0.3% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 37909?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $58,000/year (about $28/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,443/mo in ZIP 37909. The local median household income is $66,984/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 37909?

Rent in ZIP 37909 has been roughly flat over the past year, a +0.3% change.

How does ZIP 37909 compare to other ZIPs in Tennessee?

ZIP 37909 is one of the more affordable among Tennessee ZIP codes for rent, ranking #107 of 147 at $1,443/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 37909 changed +0.3%, against a typical +1.8% across the 127 Tennessee ZIP codes Zillow tracks.