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ZIP 37912

Pop. 21,505·Knox County·129th most expensive ZIP in Tennessee
Median rent (all units)
$1,251/mo
Year-over-Year
-3.5%
Month-over-Month
-2.5%
vs US Median
-$700
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ZIP 37912 · $1,251
More affordable than 89% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,951/mo
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Studio
$1,100
1 BR
$1,110
2 BR
$1,380
3 BR
$1,750
4 BR+
$2,040
Research median
$1,380/mo

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Last updated: June 22, 2026

Annual cost
$15,012/yr
At $1,251/mo median
Location
StateTN
CountyKnox County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 3.5% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (-3.5% YoY, -2.5% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 37912 (Knoxville, TN) is roughly split between renters and owners, has a median income below the national average, 21.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
21,505
Median income
$47,416
Median age
37
Renters
46.9%
Age distribution
21.4%
26.1%
26%
13.4%
13%
Under 1821.4%
18–3426.1%
35–5426%
55–6413.4%
65+13%
Gender
49.3%
50.7%
Male49.3%
Female50.7%
Race & ethnicity
72.4%
13.1%
White72.4%
Black13.1%
Hispanic9.9%
Asian0.9%
Other3.7%
Education (25+)
32.2%
34.9%
21.1%
No HS diploma11.8%
HS diploma32.2%
Some college34.9%
Bachelor's+21.1%
Housing tenure
53.1%
46.9%
Owner53.1%
Renter46.9%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 37912 in Knoxville, TN has changed in 5 years

Income
$38,726 → $47,416
up 22.4%
Population
21,729 → 21,505
down 1.0%
Renter share
48.5% → 46.9%
-1.6 pts
Bachelor's+
20.1% → 21.1%
+1.0 pts
Median age
35.4 → 37
+1.6 yrs

Household income in the area moved from $38,726 to $47,416 across the same window, up 22.4% versus 2021. Census counts show ZIP 37912 in Knoxville, TN losing about 224 residents over the five-year window, down 1.0% on net. The renter share has eased from 48.5% to 46.9%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder.

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Last updated: June 22, 2026

ZIP code 37912 covers Knoxville, TN. The median rent here is $1,251/mo as of June 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,110/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,380/mo.

At 32% of local median household income ($47,416/yr), ZIP 37912 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 3.5% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 37912?

As of June 22, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 37912 (Knoxville, TN) is $1,251. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 37912 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 37912's median rent of $1,251/mo is $700 (36%) below the US national median of $1,951/mo.

How does ZIP 37912 compare to other ZIPs in Tennessee?

ZIP 37912 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Tennessee, ranking #129 out of 144 ZIPs at $1,251/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 37912?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $50,000/year (~$24/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,251/mo in ZIP 37912. The local median household income is $47,416/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 37912?

Rent in ZIP 37912 has decreased 3.5% over the past year as of June 22, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 37912 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 37912 is considered moderate for renters. At $1,251/mo, rent takes approximately 32% of the local median household income ($47,416/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 37912 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 37912 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 46.9% of ZIP 37912 households are renters, while 53.1% are owner-occupied. ZIP 37912 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 37912 compare to the rest of Knoxville?

ZIP 37912 is more affordable than Knoxville overall. At $1,251/mo, it's $498 below the Knoxville citywide median of $1,749/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 37912 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 37912 reflects June 22, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
32%
MODERATE

At $1,251/mo, rent takes ~32% of ZIP 37912's median household income ($47,416/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 37912 32%Benchmark 30%
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