ZIP Code 37049
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Cross Plains · Robertson County · Tennessee
- Population
- 3,244
- Median income
- $90,048
- Median home value
- $368,800
- Bachelor's or higher
- 22.4%
- Land area
- 68.7 sq mi
47/sq mi
▲ 18% vs US
higher than 73% of US ZIPs
▲ 33% vs US
higher than 76% of US ZIPs
Median age 38.9
Chicago
ZIP code 37049 in Cross Plains, Tennessee has a population of 3,244. The median household income is $90,048, which is 18% above the national average. Median home value is $368,800, 33% above the US average. 22.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 37049 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 68.7 square miles in Cross Plains, Robertson County, Tennessee. The area is home to 3,244 residents, producing a population density of 47 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 37049 against Tennessee and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 37049 sits at $90,048 (36% above the Tennessee average), while per-capita income is $35,722. The poverty rate stands at 3.2% and the unemployment rate at 3.7%. On housing, the median home value is $368,800 (49% above the state average) with median rent at $1,107 per month, and 87.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 37049 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 22.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.9, and the average commute is 35 minutes. We also surface 4 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 5 additional ZIPs sharing Robertson County, so you can benchmark 37049 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 37049
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 37049.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
8 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
8 establishments
- Construction
Construction
7 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
4 establishments
- Manufacturing 3
Manufacturing
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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 37049, Cross Plains, 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
3,244
Population
68.7
Area (sq mi)
47
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 37049?
38.9
Median Age
51.9%
Male
48.1%
Female
1.9%
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?
$90,048
Median Household Income
+36% vs state
$35,722
Per Capita Income
3.2%
Poverty Rate
3.7%
Unemployment Rate
35.1 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?
1,516
Total Housing Units
1,469
Occupied Units
47
Vacant Units
2.83
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$368,800
Median Home Value
+49% vs state
$1,107
Median Rent
1997
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
+10.4%
YoY Change (2024)
304
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+204%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 37049 have increased 10.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +204% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.7% | 191 |
| 2021 | +18.4% | 226 |
| 2022 | +15.5% | 261 |
| 2023 | +5.8% | 276 |
| 2024 | +10.4% | 304 |
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 45 business establishments in ZIP 37049, employing approximately 253 people with a combined annual payroll of $12,314,000.
45
Businesses
253
Employees
$12.3M
Annual Payroll
7
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 8 | 17.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 8 | 17.8% |
| Construction | 7 | 15.6% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 4 | 8.9% |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 6.7% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 3 | 6.7% |
| Accommodation and food services | 3 | 6.7% |
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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