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ZIP 37917

Pop. 24,615·Knox County·51st most expensive ZIP in Tennessee
Median rent (all units)
$1,746/mo
Year-over-Year
+10.2%
Month-over-Month
+3.1%
vs US Median
-$219
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ZIP 37917 · $1,746
More affordable than 55% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,300
1 BR
$1,310
2 BR
$1,630
3 BR
$2,070
4 BR+
$2,410
Research median
$1,630/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
$20,952/yr
At $1,746/mo median
Location
StateTN
CountyKnox County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 10.2% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+10.2% YoY, +3.1% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 37917 (Knoxville, TN) is roughly split between renters and owners, has a median income below the national average, 32.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
24,615
Median income
$54,423
Median age
39.9
Renters
51.6%
Age distribution
15.9%
25.2%
27.8%
15%
16.1%
Under 1815.9%
18–3425.2%
35–5427.8%
55–6415%
65+16.1%
Gender
48.4%
51.6%
Male48.4%
Female51.6%
Race & ethnicity
75.1%
12.5%
White75.1%
Black12.5%
Hispanic7.6%
Asian0.8%
Other4.1%
Education (25+)
30.5%
26.1%
32.1%
No HS diploma11.4%
HS diploma30.5%
Some college26.1%
Bachelor's+32.1%
Housing tenure
48.4%
51.6%
Owner48.4%
Renter51.6%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 37917 in Knoxville, TN has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,031 → $1,746
up 69.4%
Income
$44,079 → $54,423
up 23.5%
Population
25,671 → 24,615
down 4.1%
Renter share
50.5% → 51.6%
+1.1 pts
Bachelor's+
30.4% → 32.1%
+1.7 pts

Rent in ZIP 37917 in Knoxville, TN has climbed 69.4% since 2021, going from about $1,031 per month to roughly $1,746 today. On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 37917 in Knoxville, TN now reports about $54,423, up from $44,079 in 2021. Rent outpaced income growth by roughly 45.9 percentage points, which means renters are spending a larger slice of each paycheck on housing than they did in 2021. Headcount in the area went from 25,671 to 24,615 between 2021 and 2024, a 4.1% change. For context, the 2021 to 2026 window covers an unusually volatile run for US rents nationally, and ZIP 37917 in Knoxville, TN reflects that arc in its own way.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 37917 covers Knoxville, TN. The median rent here is $1,746/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,310/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,630/mo.

At 38% of local median household income ($54,423/yr), ZIP 37917 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 10.2% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 37917?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 37917 (Knoxville, TN) is $1,746. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 37917 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 37917's median rent of $1,746/mo is $219 (11%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 37917 compare to other ZIPs in Tennessee?

ZIP 37917 falls in the middle range for Tennessee, ranking #51 out of 145 ZIPs at $1,746/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 37917?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $70,000/year (~$34/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,746/mo in ZIP 37917. The local median household income is $54,423/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 37917?

Rent in ZIP 37917 has increased 10.2% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 37917 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 37917 is considered moderate for renters. At $1,746/mo, rent takes approximately 38% of the local median household income ($54,423/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 37917 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 37917 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 51.6% of ZIP 37917 households are renters, while 48.4% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 37917 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 37917 compare to the rest of Knoxville?

ZIP 37917 is pricier than Knoxville as a whole. At $1,746/mo, it's $11 above the Knoxville citywide median of $1,735/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 37917 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 37917 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
38%
MODERATE

At $1,746/mo, rent takes ~38% of ZIP 37917's median household income ($54,423/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 37917 38%Benchmark 30%
State income taxNone
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