What to know about ZIP 37717
ZIP code 37717 covers ZIP 37717 with a population of about 5,042.
At a glance, the area shows median age of 43.3 versus a U.S. median of about 38.9.
It sits in the KNOXVILLE media market.
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ZIP Code 37717 — undefined, undefined Demographics & Data
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.
Working Class
At a glance
Population
5,042
Density
N/A
Median income
$40,743
-46% vs US avg
Home value
$169,600
-51% vs US avg
Median rent
$636
-45% vs US avg
Timezone
N/A
Overview of ZIP Code 37717
Income and economy in ZIP 37717
Median household income in ZIP 37717 is about $40,743 — about 46% below the U.S. median ($75,149).
On socioeconomic markers, US5 shows a poverty rate of 20.2%; unemployment rate near 3.2%; 13.3% of adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (about 20.4 points below the national share (33.7%)).
Labor and commute patterns include leading industry context around Manufacturing, Retail trade, and Healthcare; about 6.2% of workers reporting work-from-home (about 9.0 points below the U.S. share (15.2%)); a mean commute of about 180.0 minutes (U.S. average near 26.8).
Housing and affordability in ZIP 37717
Median home value is about $169,600 — about 51% below the U.S. median home value ($348,079).
Housing tenure and rents show median gross rent around $636 (about 45% below the U.S. median rent ($1,163)), and owner-occupancy near 45.6% (about 19.8 points below the national owner-occupancy rate (65.4%)).
To comfortably buy a median-priced home in ZIP 37717, a household would need roughly $47,000 in annual income under a 20% down, 30-year loan at 6.8% (illustrative), keeping housing costs near 28% of income. Estimated monthly PITI is about $1,089. That is about 15% above the local median household income ($40,743), so the median earner would likely stretch or need a larger down payment. Rates, taxes, insurance, and HOA fees vary — treat this as a planning estimate, not a lender quote.