ZIP Code 37042
standardSource:
Clarksville · Montgomery County · Tennessee
- Population
- 66,916
- Median income
- $70,393
- Median home value
- $247,100
- Bachelor's or higher
- 25.3%
- Land area
- 157.9 sq mi
424/sq mi
▼ 8% vs US
higher than 47% of US ZIPs
▼ 11% vs US
higher than 57% of US ZIPs
Median age 30.2
Chicago
ZIP code 37042 in Clarksville, Tennessee has a population of 66,916. The median household income is $70,393, which is 8% below the national average. Median home value is $247,100, 11% below the US average. 25.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 37042 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 157.9 square miles in Clarksville, Montgomery County, Tennessee. The area is home to 66,916 residents, producing a population density of 424 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 37042 against Tennessee and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 37042 sits at $70,393 (6% above the Tennessee average), while per-capita income is $31,479. The poverty rate stands at 12.3% and the unemployment rate at 5.5%. On housing, the median home value is $247,100 (0% below the state average) with median rent at $1,271 per month, and 58.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 37042 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 25.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 30.2, and the average commute is 28 minutes. We also surface 4 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Montgomery County, so you can benchmark 37042 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 37042
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 37042.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
144 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
120 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
95 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
73 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing 49
Real estate and rental and leasing
49 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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 37042, Clarksville, TN · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
66,916
Population
157.9
Area (sq mi)
424
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 37042?
30.2
Median Age
49.4%
Male
50.6%
Female
8.7%
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?
$70,393
Median Household Income
+6% vs state
$31,479
Per Capita Income
12.3%
Poverty Rate
5.5%
Unemployment Rate
27.8 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
36,524
Total Housing Units
33,994
Occupied Units
2,530
Vacant Units
2.58
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$247,100
Median Home Value
-0% vs state
$1,271
Median Rent
1998
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
+4.8%
YoY Change (2024)
291
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+191%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 37042 have increased 4.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +191% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +6.1% | 180 |
| 2021 | +19.9% | 216 |
| 2022 | +24.2% | 269 |
| 2023 | +3.3% | 278 |
| 2024 | +4.8% | 291 |
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 694 business establishments in ZIP 37042, employing approximately 8,081 people with a combined annual payroll of $255,860,000.
694
Businesses
8,081
Employees
$255.9M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 144 | 20.8% |
| Accommodation and food services | 120 | 17.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 95 | 13.7% |
| Health care and social assistance | 73 | 10.5% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 49 | 7.1% |
| Construction | 48 | 6.9% |
| Finance and insurance | 43 | 6.2% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 33 | 4.8% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 25 | 3.6% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 22 | 3.2% |
| Wholesale trade | 11 | 1.6% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 9 | 1.3% |
| Educational services | 7 | 1.0% |
| Manufacturing | 6 | 0.9% |
| Information | 5 | 0.7% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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