37849 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 37849, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

37849 is a zip code in Anderson County and Knox County, Tennessee, which covers District 1, District 6, District 7, and District 8, with a total population of 28,971 people.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in the 37849 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 37849.

The estimated population of people living in 37849 is 28,971, with a median age of 38.3.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 37849 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
28,971
+3.07%
+6.42%
2020
28,109
+6.13%
-
2019
26,485
 -2.13% -
2018
27,062
 -0.59% -
2017
27,222
 - -

Population of 37849 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 37849 zip code changed? The US Census Bureau gives us a few defined types that the population is broken down into.

Let's look at the total numbers and also the change over the last 5 years.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
92%
95.1%
 -3.26%
Black/African American
1.9%
0.6%
 +216.67%
Native
0.2%
0%
 0.00%
Hispanic
4.1%
2.6%
 +57.69%
Asian
0.2%
0.4%
 -50.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
1.4%
1.1%
 +27.27%
Other
0.1%
0.2%
 -50.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 37849 zip for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of 37849 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 37849 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 37849 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 38.3 +0.79% 37.8 -0.26% 39 +1.83%
2020 38 -1.3% 37.9 -0.52% 38.3 -1.79%
2019 38.5 0% 38.1 +1.6% 39 -1.76%
2018 38.5 +0.52% 37.5 +2.18% 39.7 -1%
2017 38.3 - 36.7 - 40.1 -

The median age of the 37849 zip gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population in the 37849 area, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 1,716 -6.51% 1,521 +15.79% 1,596 1,768
10 to 19 1,830 +14.9% 1,876 +6.5% 2,097 1,970
20 to 29 1,952 -14.72% 1,816 +11.27% 1,657 1,982
30 to 39 1,888 +3.17% 1,619 +25.49% 1,930 2,041
40 to 49 1,609 +8.46% 1,787 +1.47% 1,738 1,795
50 to 59 1,982 -17.13% 2,148 -7.55% 1,654 1,968
60 to 69 1,462 +11.42% 1,464 +26.12% 1,628 1,883
70+ 1,102 +33.08% 1,450 +22.47% 1,479 1,785

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 37849 zip code is $73,827.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less.

The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for 37849.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $80,417.00
  • 45 to 64
    $86,333.00
  • 65 and over
    $49,770.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 37849 zip code, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in 37849, and then dividing that number by the total number of households.

This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of 37849 is currently $88,890.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

4.46% of households in 37849 are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of 37849 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    15.89%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    17.59%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    17.70%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    16.78%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    20.17%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    7.40%
  • $200,000 or more
    4.46%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 37849 is $33,765.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 37849 by the total population of 37849.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 37849 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 37849 to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    9.71%
  • Bachelor's degree
    32.51%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    10.95%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    44.56%
  • Less than high school diploma
    2.28%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 37849 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 37849 zip over the age of 16 is 23,428.

Of those people, a total of 66.10% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in 37849 is 63.20%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate. Here's how that breaks down for the 37849 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 1,888 47.70% 2.40%
20 to 24 years 2,023 85.10% 12.60%
25 to 29 years 1,616 79.10% 6.80%
30 to 34 years 1,917 86.90% 2.00%
35 to 44 years 3,598 84.40% 3.60%
45 to 54 years 3,703 86.40% 3.30%
55 to 59 years 1,908 78.80% 1.10%
60 to 64 years 1,895 62.80% 4.80%
65 to 74 years 3,184 28.90% 2.30%
75 years and over 1,696 4.10% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 37849. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau (which we mentioned earlier in this article).

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 22,061 65.40% 4.10%
Black or African American 409 63.30% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 67 65.70% 0.00%
Asian 61 31.10% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 47 66.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 783 91.20% 11.60%
Hispanic or Latino 851 71.60% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 21,693 65.70% 4.10%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 37849 area as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in 37849 is 14,815, with median earnings of $38,464.00.

Women in 37849 are earning approximately 65.30% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 14,815 $38,464.00
Male 7,546 $48,674.00
Female 7,269 $31,795.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 37849 even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 1,346 $62,990.00
Business and Financial 596 $65,167.00
Computer and Mathematical 427 $64,360.00
Architecture and Engineering 328 $91,008.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 54 $78,056.00
Community and Social Service 237 $43,188.00
Legal 166 $46,053.00
Educational and Library 786 $46,125.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 160 $28,333.00
Healthcare Practitioners 1,254 $58,400.00
Healthcare Support 598 $17,019.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 219 $53,250.00
Law Enforcement 261 $72,766.00
Food Preparation and Serving 844 $10,000.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 602 $20,317.00
Personal Care and Service 380 $11,295.00
Sales 1,848 $33,099.00
Office and Administrative Support 1,866 $33,694.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 28 $25,789.00
Construction and Extraction 647 $44,692.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 388 $38,200.00
Production 644 $32,095.00
Transportation and Material Moving 640 $51,875.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 37849 when it is broken down by male and female.

This lets us see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings for 37849.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 806 $63,691.00 540 $53,000.00
Business and Financial 218 $89,426.00 378 $45,417.00
Computer and Mathematical 382 $80,385.00 45 $11,597.00
Architecture and Engineering 310 $90,887.00 18 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 29 $130,486.00 25 $56,625.00
Community and Social Service 81 $58,417.00 156 $13,750.00
Legal 27 $61,250.00 139 $45,197.00
Educational and Library 236 $58,938.00 550 $39,817.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 84 $44,063.00 76 $18,125.00
Healthcare Practitioners 315 $74,755.00 939 $50,542.00
Healthcare Support 8 $0.00 590 $16,891.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 165 $57,063.00 54 $34,189.00
Law Enforcement 218 $73,648.00 43 $35,114.00
Food Preparation and Serving 387 $14,716.00 457 $8,125.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 465 $25,774.00 137 $12,361.00
Personal Care and Service 14 $0.00 366 $11,389.00
Sales 1,020 $45,694.00 828 $21,190.00
Office and Administrative Support 298 $37,083.00 1,568 $33,624.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 28 $25,789.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 647 $44,692.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 379 $38,650.00 9 $0.00
Production 445 $38,080.00 199 $24,821.00
Transportation and Material Moving 601 $50,656.00 39 $0.00

Households and Family Size

A household is defined by the US Census Bureau as a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 10,828 households in 37849, with an average household size of 2.63 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 7,630 families living in the 37849 zip code with an average family size of 3.16 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each, that live in 37849:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 6,287 243 1,100 3,198
Average Household Size 3.25 3.65 2.96 1.23
Total Families 6,287 243 1,100 0
Average Household Size 3.23 3.16 2.71 0

Poverty

Of the 7,630 families living in 37849, 3.90% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 37849:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 11,164 housing units in 37849.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 10,828 96.99%
Vacant 336 3.01%

18.03% of the total 11,164 housing units in 37849 are rental units. This is approximately 2,013 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 8,621 are occupied by the owner - or 77.22% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 37849 is $857.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 37849 that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    194
  • Less than $500
    179
  • $500 to $999
    1,048
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    545
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    198
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    31
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    12

Property Value

The median value of a property in 37849 is $193,500.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 37849 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    353
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    698
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    1,209
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    2,326
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    2,827
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    984
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    215
  • $1,000,000 or more
    9

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 37849. The chart below shows the number of properties in 37849 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    223
  • 1940 to 1949
    322
  • 1950 to 1959
    639
  • 1960 to 1969
    1,197
  • 1970 to 1979
    1,660
  • 1980 to 1989
    1,384
  • 1990 to 1999
    2,024
  • 2000 to 2009
    2,747
  • 2010 to 2013
    957
  • 2014 or later
    11

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in 37849 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    354
  • 1 vehicle available
    2,481
  • 2 vehicles available
    4,545
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    3,448

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 37849 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 37849 that commute to work in a particular way.

25.6 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 37849.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    204
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    861
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    1,039
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    2,126
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    3,105
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    1,484
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    2,306
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    564
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    393
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    788
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    334
  • 90 or more minutes
    269

Summary

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