What to know about ZIP 37939
ZIP code 37939 covers ZIP 37939 with a population of about 3,001.
At a glance, the area shows median age of 40.5 versus a U.S. median of about 38.9.
It sits in the KNOXVILLE media market.
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ZIP Code 37939 — 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
3,001
Density
N/A
Median income
$41,550
-45% vs US avg
Home value
$278,600
-20% vs US avg
Median rent
$960
-17% vs US avg
Timezone
N/A
Overview of ZIP Code 37939
Income and economy in ZIP 37939
Median household income in ZIP 37939 is about $41,550 — about 45% below the U.S. median ($75,149).
On socioeconomic markers, US5 shows a poverty rate of 19.9%; unemployment rate near 0.5%; 52.0% of adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (about 18.3 points above the national share (33.7%)).
Labor and commute patterns include leading industry context around Food services, Professional services, and Education; about 11.8% of workers reporting work-from-home (about 3.4 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 37939
Median home value is about $278,600 — about 20% below the U.S. median home value ($348,079).
Housing tenure and rents show median gross rent around $960 (about 17% below the U.S. median rent ($1,163)), and owner-occupancy near 40.5% (about 24.9 points below the national owner-occupancy rate (65.4%)).
To comfortably buy a median-priced home in ZIP 37939, a household would need roughly $77,000 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 $1,790. That is about 85% above the local median household income ($41,550), 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.