What to know about ZIP 37816
ZIP code 37816 covers ZIP 37816 with a population of about 3,341.
At a glance, the area shows median age of 31.4 versus a U.S. median of about 38.9.
It sits in the KNOXVILLE media market.
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ZIP Code 37816 — undefined, undefined Demographics & Data
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.
Low Income Area
At a glance
Population
3,341
Density
N/A
Median income
$33,537
-55% vs US avg
Home value
$112,700
-68% vs US avg
Median rent
$488
-58% vs US avg
Timezone
N/A
Overview of ZIP Code 37816
Income and economy in ZIP 37816
Median household income in ZIP 37816 is about $33,537 — about 55% below the U.S. median ($75,149).
On socioeconomic markers, US5 shows a poverty rate of 39.0%; unemployment rate near 12.3%; 8.8% of adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (about 24.9 points below the national share (33.7%)).
Labor and commute patterns include leading industry context around Manufacturing, Food services, and Healthcare; a mean commute of about 180.0 minutes (U.S. average near 26.8).
Housing and affordability in ZIP 37816
Median home value is about $112,700 — about 68% below the U.S. median home value ($348,079).
Housing tenure and rents show median gross rent around $488 (about 58% below the U.S. median rent ($1,163)), and owner-occupancy near 38.5% (about 26.9 points below the national owner-occupancy rate (65.4%)).
To comfortably buy a median-priced home in ZIP 37816, a household would need roughly $31,000 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 $724. That is roughly in line with the local median household income ($33,537). Rates, taxes, insurance, and HOA fees vary — treat this as a planning estimate, not a lender quote.