ZIP Code · TN

ZIP 37922

Part of Knoxville, TN

Pop. 40,394·Knox County·35th most expensive ZIP in Tennessee

Median rent (all units)

$1,873/mo

Year-over-Year

+4.2%

Month-over-Month

+1.6%

vs US Median

-$59

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ZIP 37922 · $1,873

More expensive than 54% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$1,670

1 BR

$1,680

2 BR

$2,090

3 BR

$2,650

4 BR+

$3,090

Research median

$2,090/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

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What the numbers show

Cheapest month to sign

March. Asking rents in ZIP 37922 usually run 1.5% below trend in March and 1.6% above it in August, about $58 a month apart at today's median. Based on 5 years of data.

Compared with the peak

Rent in ZIP 37922 is at its highest level since Zillow's records here began in September 2021.

Past year vs. the rest of Tennessee

Rent in ZIP 37922 changed +4.2% over the year to September 2026. Across the 127 Tennessee ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +1.8%.

Recent direction

Rent has risen 6 months in a row, and rose in 9 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($132,807) is $3,320 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 4-bedroom ($3,090).

Rank in Knoxville

10th cheapest of 14 ZIP codes in Knoxville.

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 37777, 3 miles away, rents for 17% less ($1,548/mo), about $3,900 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 37922. The seasonal pattern compares Zillow’s seasonally adjusted and unadjusted series. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$22,476/yr

At $1,873/mo median

Location

CityKnoxville

StateTN

CountyKnox County

Rent Market Meter

Strong Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are up 4.2% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.

Based on rent-price momentum (+4.2% YoY, +1.6% MoM), not inventory.

Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 37922 (Knoxville, TN) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income above the national average, 69.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

40,394

Median income

$132,807

Median age

41.7

Renters

15.5%

Age distribution

26.2%

15.6%

28.4%

13.8%

16%

Under 1826.2%

18–3415.6%

35–5428.4%

55–6413.8%

65+16%

Gender

49.5%

50.5%

Male49.5%

Female50.5%

Race & ethnicity

83.9%

White83.9%

Black3.4%

Hispanic4.4%

Asian4.9%

Other3.5%

Education (25+)

19%

69.2%

No HS diploma2.1%

HS diploma9.7%

Some college19%

Bachelor's+69.2%

Housing tenure

84.5%

15.5%

Owner84.5%

Renter15.5%

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

2022 vs 2026

How ZIP 37922 in Knoxville, TN has changed in 5 years

Rent

$1,634 → $1,873

up 14.6%

Income

$113,475 → $132,807

up 17.0%

Population

39,158 → 40,394

up 3.2%

Renter share

15.8% → 15.5%

-0.3 pts

Bachelor's+

66.8% → 69.2%

+2.4 pts

Median age

40.2 → 41.7

+1.5 yrs

Rent in ZIP 37922 in Knoxville, TN has increased 14.6% since 2022, going from about $1,634 per month to roughly $1,873 today. Census figures show median household income at $132,807 today, compared with $113,475 five years earlier. Headcount in the area went from 39,158 to 40,394 between 2021 and 2024, a 3.2% change. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 66.8% to 69.2%. The combined trend lines point to a market that has changed measurably from where it stood in early 2022.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 37922 covers Knoxville, TN. The median rent here is $1,873/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,680/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,090/mo.

At 17% of local median household income ($132,807/yr), ZIP 37922 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 4.2% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 37922?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $75,000/year (about $36/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,873/mo in ZIP 37922. The local median household income is $132,807/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 37922?

Rent in ZIP 37922 has risen 4.2% over the past year as of September 2026. That is the highest level since Zillow's records here began in September 2021.

When is the cheapest time to rent in ZIP 37922?

Asking rents in ZIP 37922 are usually lowest in March, about 1.5% below their yearly trend, and highest in August, about 1.6% above it. At today's median that is a gap of roughly $58 a month. This pattern comes from 5 years of Zillow rent data.

How does ZIP 37922 compare to other ZIPs in Tennessee?

ZIP 37922 is one of the pricier among Tennessee ZIP codes for rent, ranking #35 of 147 at $1,873/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 37922 changed +4.2%, against a typical +1.8% across the 127 Tennessee ZIP codes Zillow tracks.