Clarksville, TN · standard
ZIP Code 37042
Montgomery County, Tennessee - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 66,916
- 424/sq mi High-density area
- $70,393
- Median income Near-median income area
- $247,100
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 25.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Clarksville pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure and unusually populous area.
- 47th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 43%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 424
- people per sq mi
- 59%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 37042 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 37042 (Clarksville, TN) rose +4.8% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 277.5 in 2023 to 290.7 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 37042 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Clarksville, Montgomery County, Tennessee, with 66,916 residents across 157.9 square miles, a density of 424 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 37042 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $70,393 (6% above the average Tennessee ZIP), while per-capita income is $31,479. The poverty rate is 12.3%, with unemployment at 5.5%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $247,100 (0% below the average Tennessee ZIP) and median rent is $1,271; 58.6% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 25.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 30.2, and the average commute is 28 minutes. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Montgomery County, so 37042 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 37042
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Clarksville, TN
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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; 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 ZIP avg
$31,479
Per Capita Income
12.3%
Poverty Rate
5.5%
Unemployment Rate
27.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 37042 ranks nationally
Clarksville, TN household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$70,393 47th percentile higher than 47% of 30,318 US ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
36,524housing units
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 ZIP avg
$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.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 37042 vs 42223 →
ZIP 37042 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 37042
Clarksville (37042)
66,916 residents
- 37040
Clarksville (37040)
44,924 residents
- 42223 19,837
Fort Campbell (42223)
19,837 residents
- 42262 8,396
Oak Grove (42262)
8,396 residents
- 37191 4,020
Woodlawn (37191)
4,020 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 37042 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 37042 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 37191
Woodlawn (37191)
$91,455 median income
- 37042
Clarksville (37042)
$70,393 median income
- 37040
Clarksville (37040)
$67,745 median income
- 42223
Fort Campbell (42223)
$61,598 median income
- 42262
Oak Grove (42262)
$51,975 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 37042 ranks #2 of 5 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 37042, 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 (66,916 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 37042 in?
ZIP code 37042 (Clarksville) is located in Montgomery County, Tennessee. Montgomery County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/montgomery-tn.
What is the population of ZIP code 37042?
ZIP code 37042 in Clarksville, TN has a population of 66,916 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 37042?
The median household income in ZIP 37042 is $70,393, which is 8% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 37042?
The median home value in ZIP 37042 is $247,100, which is 11% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 37042?
The largest racial group in ZIP 37042 is White at 52.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 14.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 37042?
ZIP code 37042 has 694 business establishments employing approximately 8,081 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 37042?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 37042 are: Retail trade (144), Accommodation and food services (120), Other services (except public administration) (95). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 37042?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 37042 increased by 4.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 191%. 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 37042?
In ZIP code 37042, 55.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 25.3% 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 37042?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 37042 is 27.8 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 37042?
In ZIP code 37042, approximately 58.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 41.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 37042?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 37042 is 12.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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