The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 37921 sells for about $369,000, or $212 per square foot.
Prices are down 1.2% from a year ago, which gives buyers more room to negotiate. Homes take about 48 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,233 a month.
ZIP 37921 — Knoxville
The housing market in 37921 is currently in a state of equilibrium, with prices showing slight year-over-year adjustments as inventory levels stabilize. Buyers are finding more balanced conditions compared to previous years, driven by a steady supply of homes and moderate demand.
This ZIP is well-suited for first-time homebuyers, families seeking established neighborhoods, and commuters who value central access to Knoxville's primary employment and retail districts.
Median prices moved down 1.2% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 48 days on market with 3.9 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
15% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 3.9% · poverty 17.2% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 9.4%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 2.7%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
net influx — more people moved in than out
ZCTA 37921, Knox County TN
ACS 2024 5-year estimates. Aggregate published statistics for this ZIP — never individual records, and never an attribute of any individual property or resident.
Crime trends in the Knoxville area remain a focus for local law enforcement, with rates generally tracking near regional averages for mid-sized Southern cities.
Schools serving the 37921 area are part of the Knox County school system, which provides a range of educational options with varying performance ratings across the district.
The area is subject to standard regional risks including severe thunderstorms and occasional high winds, with localized flood zones managed by municipal drainage infrastructure.
Knoxville continues to see steady economic momentum driven by the University of Tennessee, healthcare systems, and ongoing revitalization efforts in the urban core.
Property taxes are assessed by Knox County based on a combination of county and city millage rates, with exemptions available for elderly or disabled residents under state law.
Residents in 37921 benefit from proximity to major corridors like I-40 and I-640, providing efficient access to downtown Knoxville and the surrounding employment hubs.
The area features access to local parks and greenways, with proximity to the Tennessee River and various shopping centers located along the Kingston Pike corridor.
The rental market in 37921 is characterized by steady demand from students and young professionals, with vacancy rates remaining low due to the area's central location.
The local economy is anchored by the University of Tennessee, major healthcare providers like Covenant Health, and a growing technology and logistics sector.
The area is served by a network of highways including I-40 and I-75, with public transit provided by Knoxville Area Transit (KAT).
Development is focused on infill projects and the modernization of existing residential stock within the established ZIP boundaries.
The Knox County Property Assessor maintains a biennial reappraisal cycle to ensure property values reflect current market conditions.
Parcels are subject to Knox County school district taxes and municipal utility service districts.
Property insurance premiums in the region are influenced by standard weather-related risks, with competitive rates available through multiple national carriers.
Tennessee continues to experience positive net domestic migration, driven by its favorable tax climate and cost of living.
Tennessee is a non-judicial foreclosure state, allowing for a streamlined process under the terms of the deed of trust.
Sellers are required to provide a residential property disclosure statement detailing the condition of the home to the best of their knowledge.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA-level tables.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
- Sky Zone Trampoline Park4.48.5 mi
- K1 Speed Knoxville45.8 mi
- Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park46.4 mi
- Chuck E. Cheese4.13.6 mi
- Breakout Games4.97 mi
- Neyland Stadium4.75.9 mi
- Thompson-Boling Arena at Food City Center4.65.9 mi
- Topgolf Knoxville4.39 mi
- Knoxville Convention Center4.55.9 mi
- Knoxville Civic Auditorium and Coliseum4.46.5 mi
- Zoo Knoxville4.58 mi
- Ijams Nature Center4.79.1 mi
- Regal Pinnacle4.58.8 mi
- Aspire4.79.6 mi
- Main Event Knoxville4.35.2 mi
- Sunsphere4.55.9 mi
- Knoxville Museum of Art4.75.8 mi
- Muse Knoxville4.68.1 mi
- Museum of Appalachia4.714.5 mi
- McClung Museum of Natural History & Culture4.65.8 mi
- Ijams Nature Center4.79.1 mi
- Lakeshore Park4.84.1 mi
- Aspire4.79.6 mi
- World's Fair Park4.75.9 mi
- Victor Ashe Park4.62 mi
- Sequoyah Marina4.519.1 mi
- Norris Dam Marina4.617.8 mi
- Waterside Marina4.718.8 mi
- Sun Life Marinas - Concord Marina4.59.5 mi
- Sun Life Marinas - Louisville Landing4.610.5 mi
- Topgolf Knoxville4.39 mi
- Egwani Farms Golf Course4.610.6 mi
- Dead Horse Lake Golf Course4.25.9 mi
- Three Ridges Golf Course4.412.9 mi
- Williams Creek Golf Course4.37.9 mi
- West Town Mall4.43.4 mi
- Publix Super Market at University Commons4.65.2 mi
- Kroger Marketplace4.35.4 mi
- Turkey Creek4.59.1 mi
- T.J. Maxx4.33.5 mi
- McGhee Tyson Airport4.411.7 mi
- Smoky Mountain Skydive4.927 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Extensive network of walking and biking trails serving the community.
Major regional shopping destination located in close proximity.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.