PlainZIP

Chapel Hill, TN · standard

ZIP Code 37034

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

6,591
36/sq mi
$88,275
Median income
$347,100
Median home value
25.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Chapel Hill pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 28%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 27%
home value, US ZIPs
36
people per sq mi
85%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 37034 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 37034 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Chapel Hill, Marshall County, Tennessee, home to 6,591 residents across 185.7 square miles, a density of 36 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 37034 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $88,275 (33% above the Tennessee average), while per-capita income is $37,754. 3.4% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 2.5%. Median home value sits at $347,100 (40% above the state average), median rent at $1,345 a month, and owner-occupancy at 84.8%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 25.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.1, and the average commute is 31 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 4 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 37034, plus 4 more within Marshall 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 37034

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Chapel Hill, TN

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 37034.

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 37034, Chapel Hill, 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

6,591

Population

185.7

Area (sq mi)

36

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 37034?

36.1

Median Age

47.9%

Male

52.1%

Female

3.7%

Foreign-Born

White 90.7%
African American 0.6%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.0%
Hispanic or Latino 6.7%

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?

$88,275

Median Household Income

+33% vs state

$37,754

Per Capita Income

3.4%

Poverty Rate

2.5%

Unemployment Rate

31.3 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 37034 ranks nationally

Chapel Hill, TN household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$88,275 Top 28% higher than 72% 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 65.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 25.1%

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

What does housing look like?

3,488

Total Housing Units

3,221

Occupied Units

267

Vacant Units

2.75

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 84.8%
Renter 15.2%

$347,100

Median Home Value

+40% vs state

$1,345

Median Rent

1999

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

+1.4%

YoY Change (2024)

362

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+262%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 37034 have increased 1.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +262% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +6.8% 225
2021 +17.0% 264
2022 +24.6% 329
2023 +8.8% 357
2024 +1.4% 362

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 114 business establishments in ZIP 37034, employing approximately 938 people with a combined annual payroll of $44,281,000.

114

Businesses

938

Employees

$44.3M

Annual Payroll

12

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 24 21.1%
Retail trade 22 19.3%
Other services (except public administration) 14 12.3%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 8 7.0%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 8 7.0%
Transportation and warehousing 7 6.1%
Finance and insurance 6 5.3%
Accommodation and food services 6 5.3%
Manufacturing 5 4.4%
Wholesale trade 5 4.4%
Health care and social assistance 4 3.5%
Real estate and rental and leasing 3 2.6%

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 37034 vs 37180 →

ZIP 37034 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 37034 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 37034 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 37034 ranks #5 of 5 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
37180 Unionville, TN 3,033 6.5 mi
37060 Eagleville, TN 2,230 7.9 mi
37046 College Grove, TN 3,665 9.7 mi
37153 Rockvale, TN 5,520 11.5 mi

More ZIP Codes in Marshall County

37091 standard
Lewisburg, TN
Pop: 21,005
38451 standard
Culleoka, TN
Pop: 4,814
37047 standard
Cornersville, TN
Pop: 2,345
37019 standard
Belfast, TN
Pop: 694

Related Areas

Marshall County Chapel Hill, TN Tennessee

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 37034 in? ▼
ZIP code 37034 (Chapel Hill) is located in Marshall County, Tennessee. Marshall County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/marshall-tn.
What is the population of ZIP code 37034? ▼
ZIP code 37034 in Chapel Hill, TN has a population of 6,591 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 37034? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 37034 is $88,275, which is 16% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 37034? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 37034 is $347,100, which is 25% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 37034? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 37034 is White at 90.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 37034? ▼
ZIP code 37034 has 114 business establishments employing approximately 938 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 37034? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 37034 are: Construction (24), Retail trade (22), Other services (except public administration) (14). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 37034? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 37034 increased by 1.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 262%. 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 37034? ▼
In ZIP code 37034, 65.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 25.1% 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 37034? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 37034 is 31.3 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 37034? ▼
In ZIP code 37034, approximately 84.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 15.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 37034? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 37034 is 3.4% 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.