Alexandria, TN · standard
ZIP Code 37012
DeKalb County, Tennessee - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,292
- 25/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $49,265
- Median income Below-median income area
- $237,600
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 11.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Alexandria pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 13th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 46%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 25
- people per sq mi
- 67%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 37012 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 37012 covers 90.2 square miles in Alexandria, DeKalb County, Tennessee (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,292 residents on file, a density of 25 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 37012 reports a modest median household income of $49,265 (26% below the average Tennessee ZIP), while per-capita income is $26,310. The poverty rate is 18.2%, with unemployment at 8.4%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $237,600 (4% below the average Tennessee ZIP) and median rent is $749; 66.8% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 11.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.3, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 8 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 3 more in DeKalb County, so 37012 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 37012
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Alexandria, TN
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 37012.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
4 establishments
- Information
Information
4 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
4 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
3 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Real estate and rental and leasing
3 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 37012, Alexandria, TN · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
2,292
Population
90.2
Area (sq mi)
25
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 37012?
38.3
Median Age
52.3%
Male
47.7%
Female
1.0%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$49,265
Median Household Income
-26% vs state ZIP avg
$26,310
Per Capita Income
18.2%
Poverty Rate
8.4%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 37012 ranks among Tennessee ZIPs
Alexandria, TN household income vs. every Tennessee ZIP code
Median household income among 593 reporting Tennessee ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$49,265 19th percentile higher than 19% of 593 Tennessee ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Tennessee ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
1,003housing units
1,003
Total Housing Units
876
Occupied Units
127
Vacant Units
2.42
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$237,600
Median Home Value
-4% vs state ZIP avg
$749
Median Rent
1986
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 32 business establishments in ZIP 37012, employing approximately 378 people with a combined annual payroll of $34,446,000.
32
Businesses
378
Employees
$34.4M
Annual Payroll
6
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 4 | 12.5% |
| Information | 4 | 12.5% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 4 | 12.5% |
| Finance and insurance | 3 | 9.4% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 3 | 9.4% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 3 | 9.4% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 37012 vs 38547 →
ZIP 37012 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 37184
Watertown (37184)
5,844 residents
- 38563 2,330
Gordonsville (38563)
2,330 residents
- 37012 2,292
Alexandria (37012)
2,292 residents
- 38547 1,975
Brush Creek (38547)
1,975 residents
- 37095 1,854
Liberty (37095)
1,854 residents
- 37059 1,552
Dowelltown (37059)
1,552 residents
- 37016 793
Auburntown (37016)
793 residents
- 38567 784
Hickman (38567)
784 residents
- 38569 363
Lancaster (38569)
363 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 37012 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 37012 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 38567
Hickman (38567)
$100,368 median income
- 37184
Watertown (37184)
$83,125 median income
- 38547
Brush Creek (38547)
$80,843 median income
- 37016
Auburntown (37016)
$64,821 median income
- 37095
Liberty (37095)
$64,792 median income
- 38563
Gordonsville (38563)
$50,313 median income
- 37059
Dowelltown (37059)
$49,510 median income
- 37012
Alexandria (37012)
$49,265 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 37012 ranks #8 of 8 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 37012, both outside TN so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (2,292 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 37012 in?
ZIP code 37012 (Alexandria) is located in DeKalb County, Tennessee. DeKalb County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/dekalb-tn.
What is the population of ZIP code 37012?
ZIP code 37012 in Alexandria, TN has a population of 2,292 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 37012?
The median household income in ZIP 37012 is $49,265, which is 35% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 37012?
The median home value in ZIP 37012 is $237,600, which is 15% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 37012?
The largest racial group in ZIP 37012 is White at 92.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 37012?
ZIP code 37012 has 32 business establishments employing approximately 378 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 37012?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 37012 are: Retail trade (4), Information (4), Other services (except public administration) (4). There are 6 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 37012?
In ZIP code 37012, 64.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 11.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 37012?
In ZIP code 37012, approximately 66.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 33.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 37012?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 37012 is 18.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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