Daylight through the yearLongest day (Jun 21): 14 h 36 min6:19 am – 8:55 pmShortest day (Dec 21): 9 h 43 min7:42 am – 5:25 pm
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People15,583 residentsin the ZIP code areaMedian age 20.63,079 householdsMedian household income $14,925Median home value $269,800Median rent $1,236 a month3% of homes owner-occupiedMedian property tax $1,469 a yearSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Work and commuting6.1% unemployment rate45% of adults are in the labour force, 6,472 employedMain industries: education and health care 49%, hospitality, food and recreation 24%, retail 9%Average commute 14 minutes38% drive alone, 3% car-pool, 33% walk or cycle, 25% work from homeSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024, ZIP area
Education and languages41% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher93% finished high school, 20% hold a graduate degreeLanguages at home: English only 94%, Spanish 3%1% speak English less than very wellSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024, ZIP area
ClimateWarmest month July: highs 88°F, lows 66°FColdest month January: highs 48°F, lows 26°F56 in of rain a year, on about 90 dayswettest month December5 in of snow a year, on about 4 days36 days above 90°F, 87 nights below freezing in a typical yearSource: NOAA 1991-2020 Climate Normals, Knoxville Exp Stn station, 4 mi away; snow from Knoxville Mcghee Tyson Ap
Nearby landmarksThe University of Tennessee-Knoxvillecollege · under a mileLincoln Memorial Universitycollege · 1.0 miMarble Hillpeak · 4.0 miSummit Hillpeak · 1.1 miLooney Shoalsrapids · 2.0 miLittle Riverriver · 6.0 miSource: USGS Geographic Names Information System
Parks and public landsKnoxville National Cemeteryhistoric site · 1.5 miFort Loudoun Wildlife Management Areastate conservation land · 1.1 mi · 1,243 acresGovernor Ned Mcwherter Riverside Landing Parkstate recreation area · 2.1 miUniversity Of Tennessee Gardenspark · under a mileWorlds Fair Parkpark · under a mileForks Of The River Wildlife Management Areastate conservation land · 4.1 mi · 615 acresSource: USGS Protected Areas Database (PAD-US)
Earthquakes41 of magnitude 3 or more within 50 miles since 19704 of magnitude 4+, 0 of magnitude 5+Largest: magnitude 4.7 on 30 Nov 197311 mi away, near Alcoa, TennesseeMost recent: magnitude 4.1 on 10 May 202528 mi awaySource: USGS Earthquake Catalog
Natural hazardsOverall risk Relatively ModerateKnox County, TN, compared with all US countiesHigher-risk hazardsLightning Very HighTornado Relatively HighWinter weather Relatively HighCold wave Relatively HighSource: FEMA National Risk Index (county level)
Air quality63% of days had good air in 2025230 of 365 days measured134 moderate, 1 unhealthy daysMedian index 46, worst day 156main pollutant: fine particles (PM2.5)Source: US EPA Air Quality Index, Knox County monitors, TN
Internet at home73% of households have a broadband subscription59% have cable, fibre or DSL10% rely on a mobile data plan alone9% have no internet at homeSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Drinking waterKnoxville Utilities Board - Kubserves 254,671 people from surface waterNo health-based violations since 2021Source: US EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, largest system serving the town
Elevation955 ft291 m above sea levelSource: USGS 3D Elevation Program
Local servicesHospitalDolly Parton Childrens Hospitalunder a milePost officeDowntown Knoxville Post Officeunder a mileTown hallKnoxville City Hall1.0 miPoliceUniversity of Tennessee Police Departmentunder a mileFire stationKnoxville Fire Department Station 9under a mileSource: USGS National Structures Dataset
SchoolsWithin 2 mi10 schools4 elementary, 1 high, 5 otherSchoolUniversity of Tennessee Early Learning Centerunder a mileHighL and N STEM Academyunder a mileElementaryMaynard Elementary School1.2 miCollegeThe University of Tennessee-Knoxvilleunder a mileSource: USGS National Structures Dataset
Getting aroundAirportMcGhee Tyson Airport TYS10 miInterstateI-40under a mileUS highwayUS 129under a mileCoachKnoxville Area Transit Bus StopGreyhound4.4 miTransit50 stops within a mileKnoxville Area Transit (KAT)Sources: OurAirports; US Census Bureau TIGER roads; Bureau of Transportation Statistics NTAD
Distances in these cards are measured from the centre of the 37916 ZIP area.
