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ZIP 37921

Pop. 28,717·Knox County·48th most expensive ZIP in Tennessee
Median rent (all units)
$1,768/mo
Year-over-Year
-1.0%
Month-over-Month
+1.9%
vs US Median
-$197
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ZIP 37921 · $1,768
More affordable than 54% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,220
1 BR
$1,230
2 BR
$1,530
3 BR
$1,940
4 BR+
$2,260
Research median
$1,530/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
$21,216/yr
At $1,768/mo median
Location
StateTN
CountyKnox County
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Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
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Based on rent-price momentum (-1.0% YoY, +1.9% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 37921 (Knoxville, TN) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income below the national average, 26.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
28,717
Median income
$60,013
Median age
34.6
Renters
40.2%
Age distribution
23.3%
27.4%
25.6%
12.9%
Under 1823.3%
18–3427.4%
35–5425.6%
55–6410.7%
65+12.9%
Gender
47.4%
52.6%
Male47.4%
Female52.6%
Race & ethnicity
64.3%
20.1%
White64.3%
Black20.1%
Hispanic10.4%
Asian0.9%
Other4.2%
Education (25+)
14.1%
29.8%
29.8%
26.3%
No HS diploma14.1%
HS diploma29.8%
Some college29.8%
Bachelor's+26.3%
Housing tenure
59.8%
40.2%
Owner59.8%
Renter40.2%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 37921 in Knoxville, TN has changed in 5 years

Income
$53,000 → $60,013
up 13.2%
Population
28,397 → 28,717
up 1.1%
Renter share
37.3% → 40.2%
+2.9 pts
Bachelor's+
27.7% → 26.3%
-1.4 pts

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $53,000 in 2021 to $60,013 more recently. Headcount in the area went from 28,397 to 28,717 between 2021 and 2024, a 1.1% change. About 40.2% of households rent today, against 37.3% in 2021.

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About renting in ZIP 37921

Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 37921 covers Knoxville, TN. The median rent here is $1,768/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,230/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,530/mo.

At 35% of local median household income ($60,013/yr), ZIP 37921 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 1.0% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 37921?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 37921 (Knoxville, TN) is $1,768. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 37921 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 37921's median rent of $1,768/mo is $197 (10%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 37921 compare to other ZIPs in Tennessee?

ZIP 37921 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Tennessee, ranking #48 out of 145 ZIPs tracked at $1,768/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 37921?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $71,000/year (~$34/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,768/mo in ZIP 37921. The local median household income is $60,013/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 37921?

Rent in ZIP 37921 has decreased 1.0% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 37921 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 37921 is considered moderate for renters. At $1,768/mo, rent takes approximately 35% of the local median household income ($60,013/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 37921 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 37921 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 40.2% of ZIP 37921 households are renters, while 59.8% are owner-occupied. ZIP 37921 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 37921 compare to the rest of Knoxville?

ZIP 37921 is pricier than Knoxville as a whole. At $1,768/mo, it's $33 above the Knoxville citywide median of $1,735/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 37921 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 37921 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
35%
MODERATE

At $1,768/mo, rent takes ~35% of ZIP 37921's median household income ($60,013/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 37921 35%Benchmark 30%
State income taxNone
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