Karns
Census-designated place in Knox County, Tennessee

Karns is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Knox County, Tennessee, with 3,536 residents (2020 Census). The nearest town is Powell, 6.0 miles NE.
- 3,536residents (2020 Census)
- 3.0 sq miland area · 7.7 km²
- 1,185 / sq mipopulation density
- 37931ZIP code
About Karns
Karns is an unincorporated community and census-designated place in northwest Knox County, Tennessee, about 11 miles (18 km) northwest of the center of Knoxville. The population of the CDP was 3,536 at the 2020 census.
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Living in Karns
- Median household income
- $100,043
- Median home value
- $328,600
- Median rent
- $1,765/mo
- Median age
- 33.6
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Karns had 3,536 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 3,536 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,185 per sq mi (458 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Karns at a glance
| State | Tennessee (TN) |
|---|---|
| County | Knox County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 3,536 (2020) |
| Land area | 2.98 sq mi (7.7 km²) |
| Coordinates | 35.9778° N, 84.1091° W |
| ZIP code | 37931 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4738800 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Karns
- Powell6.0 mi NE
- Farragut8.1 mi SW
- Clinton8.5 mi N
- Knoxville9.0 mi E
- Oak Ridge10.2 mi W
- Louisville11.2 mi S
- Halls12.1 mi NE
- Oliver Springs13.0 mi W
- Alcoa13.7 mi SE
- Rockford13.9 mi SE
- Briceville14.4 mi N
- Lenoir City14.8 mi SW
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Frequently asked questions about Karns
What county is Karns in?
Karns is in Knox County, Tennessee.
What is the population of Karns, TN?
3,536 people lived in Karns at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Karns, TN?
The ZIP code of Karns is 37931.
What towns are near Karns?
Powell (6.0 mi), Farragut (8.1 mi), Clinton (8.5 mi), Knoxville (9.0 mi), Oak Ridge (10.2 mi).
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