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Powell, TN
Census-designated place in Knox County, Tennessee. ZIP codes: 37849.
Population
13,739
Land area
8.5sq mi
People per sq mi
1,609
ZIP codes
1
Powell and its ZIP codes
Powell at a glance
- Powell is about 9.4 times as dense as Tennessee as a whole.
- It is the 47th most populous of 502 cities and towns in Tennessee.
- Households here earn a median of $82,434 a year, 18% more than the Tennessee figure of $69,595.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $299,400 (4% above Tennessee) and median rent is $1,276 a month.
Local data for Powell, TN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Powell, TN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$82,434
Poverty rate
4.1%
Median home value
$299,400
Median rent
$1,276/mo
Homeownership
78.9%
Bachelor's or higher
30.6%
Median age
37.5
Average commute
24.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,178), Irish Americans (1,081), Mexican Americans (763).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Knox County. PPP loans are for Powell.
Unemployment rate
3.2%
Aug 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$67,249
262,703 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$72,840
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$3.6B
FY 2026, $7,510 per person
How people get to work
Powell, TN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone77.4%
- Carpooled9.2%
- Public transit0.3%
- Walked0.7%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home12.3%
Average one-way commute: 24.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Powell, TN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: lightning
Storm events since 1996
788
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
772
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
88° / 26°F
55.8 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Powell, TN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
33.1%
U.S. 33.3% about the same
Diabetes
12.0%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
15.6%
U.S. 12.8% +2.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.6%
U.S. 11.1% -1.5 pts
ZIP codes in Powell
1 in or overlapping Powell. Population shown
Cities near Powell
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| KarnsCensus-designated place | 6.1 mi | 3 |
| HallsCensus-designated place | 6.7 mi | 8.8 |
| KnoxvilleCity | 7 mi | 98.7 |
| ClintonCity | 7.6 mi | 11.6 |
| AndersonvilleCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 1.6 |
| John SevierCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.8 |
| NorrisCity | 12 mi | 8.3 |
| BricevilleCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.5 |
| RockfordCity | 14 mi | 3.4 |
| FarragutTown | 15 mi | 16 |
| Rocky TopCity | 15 mi | 1.6 |
| MascotCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 7 |
| LouisvilleCity | 15 mi | 14.9 |
| AlcoaCity | 15 mi | 14.9 |
| Oak RidgeCity | 16 mi | 85.2 |
| PlainviewCity | 17 mi | 6.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Powell, TN in?
- Powell is in Knox County, Tennessee.
- What ZIP codes are in Powell, TN?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Powell include 37849.
- What is the population of Powell, TN?
- About 13,739 people live in Powell, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Powell?
- Nearby places include Karns (6.1 mi), Halls (6.7 mi), Knoxville (7 mi), Clinton (7.6 mi), Andersonville (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023