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ZIP 37919

Pop. 31,754·Knox County·79th most expensive ZIP in Tennessee
Median rent (all units)
$1,599/mo
Year-over-Year
-3.0%
Month-over-Month
-0.3%
vs US Median
-$366
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ZIP 37919 · $1,599
More affordable than 67% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,350
1 BR
$1,360
2 BR
$1,690
3 BR
$2,140
4 BR+
$2,500
Research median
$1,690/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
$19,188/yr
At $1,599/mo median
Location
StateTN
CountyKnox County
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Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are softening (down 3.0% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.
Based on rent-price momentum (-3.0% YoY, -0.3% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 37919 (Knoxville, TN) is roughly split between renters and owners, 58.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
31,754
Median income
$72,645
Median age
37.3
Renters
46.3%
Age distribution
22.2%
24.4%
24%
18.2%
Under 1822.2%
18–3424.4%
35–5424%
55–6411.2%
65+18.2%
Gender
49.1%
50.9%
Male49.1%
Female50.9%
Race & ethnicity
79.1%
White79.1%
Black6.3%
Hispanic8.6%
Asian3.1%
Other2.8%
Education (25+)
13.3%
23%
58.2%
No HS diploma5.4%
HS diploma13.3%
Some college23%
Bachelor's+58.2%
Housing tenure
53.7%
46.3%
Owner53.7%
Renter46.3%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 37919 in Knoxville, TN has changed in 5 years

Income
$68,297 → $72,645
up 6.4%
Population
29,796 → 31,754
up 6.6%
Renter share
43.5% → 46.3%
+2.8 pts
Bachelor's+
59.7% → 58.2%
-1.5 pts
Median age
39.2 → 37.3
-1.9 yrs

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $68,297 in 2021 to $72,645 more recently. The population has grown by 6.6% since 2021, moving from about 29,796 residents to roughly 31,754. Renters now make up 46.3% of households, compared with 43.5% five years ago.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 37919 covers Knoxville, TN. The median rent here is $1,599/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,360/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,690/mo.

At 26% of local median household income ($72,645/yr), ZIP 37919 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 3.0% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 37919?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 37919 (Knoxville, TN) is $1,599. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 37919 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 37919's median rent of $1,599/mo is $366 (19%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 37919 compare to other ZIPs in Tennessee?

ZIP 37919 falls in the middle range for Tennessee, ranking #79 out of 145 ZIPs at $1,599/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 37919?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $64,000/year (~$31/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,599/mo in ZIP 37919. The local median household income is $72,645/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 37919?

Rent in ZIP 37919 has decreased 3.0% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 37919 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 37919 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,599/mo, rent takes approximately 26% of the local median household income ($72,645/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 37919 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 37919 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 46.3% of ZIP 37919 households are renters, while 53.7% are owner-occupied. ZIP 37919 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 37919 compare to the rest of Knoxville?

ZIP 37919 is more affordable than Knoxville overall. At $1,599/mo, it's $136 below the Knoxville citywide median of $1,735/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 37919 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 37919 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
26%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,599/mo, rent takes ~26% of ZIP 37919's median household income ($72,645/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 37919 26%Benchmark 30%
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