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ZIP 37909

Pop. 16,774·Knox County·70th most expensive ZIP in Tennessee
Median rent (all units)
$1,652/mo
Year-over-Year
-18.2%
Month-over-Month
-8.9%
vs US Median
-$313
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ZIP 37909 · $1,652
More affordable than 62% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,180
1 BR
$1,180
2 BR
$1,470
3 BR
$1,860
4 BR+
$2,170
Research median
$1,470/mo

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$19,824/yr
At $1,652/mo median
Location
StateTN
CountyKnox County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 18.2% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (-18.2% YoY, -8.9% 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: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 37909 covers Knoxville, TN. The median rent here is $1,652/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,180/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,470/mo.

At 30% of local median household income ($66,984/yr), ZIP 37909 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 18.2% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 37909?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 37909 (Knoxville, TN) is $1,652. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 37909 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 37909's median rent of $1,652/mo is $313 (16%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 37909 compare to other ZIPs in Tennessee?

ZIP 37909 falls in the middle range for Tennessee, ranking #70 out of 145 ZIPs at $1,652/mo.

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 $66,000/year (~$32/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,652/mo in ZIP 37909. The local median household income is $66,984/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 37909?

Rent in ZIP 37909 has decreased 18.2% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 37909 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 37909 is considered moderate for renters. At $1,652/mo, rent takes approximately 30% of the local median household income ($66,984/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 37909 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 37909 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 52.9% of ZIP 37909 households are renters, while 47.1% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 37909 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 37909 compare to the rest of Knoxville?

ZIP 37909 is more affordable than Knoxville overall. At $1,652/mo, it's $83 below the Knoxville citywide median of $1,735/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 37909 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 37909 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
30%
MODERATE

At $1,652/mo, rent takes ~30% of ZIP 37909's median household income ($66,984/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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