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Burns, TN · standard

ZIP Code 37029

Dickson County, Tennessee - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

5,628
44/sq mi
$97,222
Median income
$419,400
Median home value
35.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Burns pairs an upper-quartile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 21%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 19%
home value, US ZIPs
44
people per sq mi
92%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 37029 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 37029 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Burns, Dickson County, Tennessee, home to 5,628 residents across 127.0 square miles, a density of 44 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 37029 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $97,222 (46% above the Tennessee average), while per-capita income is $48,397. Local economic indicators show a 5.0% poverty rate alongside 1.3% unemployment. On housing, the median home value is $419,400 (69% above the state average) with median rent at $1,031 per month, and 92.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 35.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.7, and the average commute is 35 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 3 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 37029, plus 6 more within Dickson County, give a clearer read than the national average alone.

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 37029

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Burns, TN

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 37029.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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 37029, Burns, 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

5,628

Population

127.0

Area (sq mi)

44

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 37029?

41.7

Median Age

49.2%

Male

50.8%

Female

1.5%

Foreign-Born

White 90.7%
African American 1.4%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.3%
Hispanic or Latino 3.2%

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?

$97,222

Median Household Income

+46% vs state

$48,397

Per Capita Income

5.0%

Poverty Rate

1.3%

Unemployment Rate

35.2 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 37029 ranks nationally

Burns, TN household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$97,222 Top 21% higher than 79% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 63.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 35.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

2,629

Total Housing Units

2,412

Occupied Units

217

Vacant Units

2.62

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 92.0%
Renter 8.0%

$419,400

Median Home Value

+69% vs state

$1,031

Median Rent

1995

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+4.7%

YoY Change (2024)

277

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+177%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 37029 have increased 4.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +177% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.9% 181
2021 +13.7% 206
2022 +24.8% 258
2023 +2.9% 265
2024 +4.7% 277

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 104 business establishments in ZIP 37029, employing approximately 723 people with a combined annual payroll of $35,787,000.

104

Businesses

723

Employees

$35.8M

Annual Payroll

12

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 26 25.0%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 15 14.4%
Other services (except public administration) 12 11.5%
Retail trade 8 7.7%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 8 7.7%
Accommodation and food services 7 6.7%
Wholesale trade 6 5.8%
Health care and social assistance 5 4.8%
Manufacturing 4 3.9%
Transportation and warehousing 3 2.9%
Finance and insurance 3 2.9%
Real estate and rental and leasing 3 2.9%

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 37029 vs 37025 →

ZIP 37029 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 37029 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 37029 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 37029 ranks the highest of 4 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
37025 Bon Aqua, TN 6,226 6.9 mi
37187 White Bluff, TN 6,829 8.1 mi
37062 Fairview, TN 10,745 8.4 mi

More ZIP Codes in Dickson County

37055 standard
Dickson, TN
Pop: 27,024
37187 standard
White Bluff, TN
Pop: 6,829
37036 standard
Charlotte, TN
Pop: 5,862
37051 standard
Cumberland Furnace, TN
Pop: 3,677
37181 standard
Vanleer, TN
Pop: 1,534
37165 standard
Slayden, TN
Pop: 70

Related Areas

Dickson County Burns, TN Tennessee

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 37029 in? ▼
ZIP code 37029 (Burns) is located in Dickson County, Tennessee. Dickson County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/dickson-tn.
What is the population of ZIP code 37029? ▼
ZIP code 37029 in Burns, TN has a population of 5,628 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 37029? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 37029 is $97,222, which is 27% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 37029? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 37029 is $419,400, which is 51% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 37029? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 37029 is White at 90.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 37029? ▼
ZIP code 37029 has 104 business establishments employing approximately 723 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 37029? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 37029 are: Construction (26), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (15), Other services (except public administration) (12). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 37029? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 37029 increased by 4.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 177%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 37029? ▼
In ZIP code 37029, 63.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 35.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 37029? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 37029 is 35.2 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 37029? ▼
In ZIP code 37029, approximately 92.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 8.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 37029? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 37029 is 5.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.