ZIP Code 37072
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Goodlettsville · Davidson County · Tennessee
- Population
- 30,215
- Median income
- $78,123
- Median home value
- $378,100
- Bachelor's or higher
- 29.4%
- Land area
- 201.7 sq mi
150/sq mi
▲ 2% vs US
higher than 59% of US ZIPs
▲ 36% vs US
higher than 77% of US ZIPs
Median age 40.8
Chicago
ZIP code 37072 in Goodlettsville, Tennessee has a population of 30,215. The median household income is $78,123, which is 2% above the national average. Median home value is $378,100, 36% above the US average. 29.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 37072 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 201.7 square miles in Goodlettsville, Davidson County, Tennessee. The area is home to 30,215 residents, producing a population density of 150 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 37072 against Tennessee and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 37072 sits at $78,123 (18% above the Tennessee average), while per-capita income is $42,655. The poverty rate stands at 8.9% and the unemployment rate at 5.8%. On housing, the median home value is $378,100 (53% above the state average) with median rent at $1,405 per month, and 66.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 37072 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 29.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.8, and the average commute is 26 minutes. We also surface 9 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Davidson County, so you can benchmark 37072 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 37072
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 37072.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
139 establishments
- Construction
Construction
119 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
89 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
88 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
74 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 37072, Goodlettsville, 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
30,215
Population
201.7
Area (sq mi)
150
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 37072?
40.8
Median Age
46.7%
Male
53.3%
Female
4.8%
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?
$78,123
Median Household Income
+18% vs state
$42,655
Per Capita Income
8.9%
Poverty Rate
5.8%
Unemployment Rate
26.3 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?
14,714
Total Housing Units
13,778
Occupied Units
936
Vacant Units
2.33
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$378,100
Median Home Value
+53% vs state
$1,405
Median Rent
1988
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
+3.4%
YoY Change (2024)
297
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+197%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 37072 have increased 3.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +197% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.7% | 192 |
| 2021 | +15.0% | 221 |
| 2022 | +22.6% | 272 |
| 2023 | +5.7% | 287 |
| 2024 | +3.4% | 297 |
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 845 business establishments in ZIP 37072, employing approximately 16,062 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,189,298,000.
845
Businesses
16,062
Employees
$1.2B
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 139 | 16.4% |
| Construction | 119 | 14.1% |
| Health care and social assistance | 89 | 10.5% |
| Accommodation and food services | 88 | 10.4% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 74 | 8.8% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 54 | 6.4% |
| Finance and insurance | 52 | 6.2% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 44 | 5.2% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 43 | 5.1% |
| Wholesale trade | 38 | 4.5% |
| Manufacturing | 30 | 3.5% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 28 | 3.3% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 18 | 2.1% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 14 | 1.7% |
| Information | 7 | 0.8% |
| Educational services | 6 | 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 37072 vs 37073 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 37073 | Greenbrier, TN | 13,350 | 6.2 mi |
| 37115 | Madison, TN | 37,316 | 7.6 mi |
| 37075 | Hendersonville, TN | 59,256 | 7.8 mi |
| 37207 | Nashville, TN | 34,880 | 8.8 mi |
| 37216 | Nashville, TN | 17,848 | 9.8 mi |
| 37189 | Whites Creek, TN | 3,320 | 7.1 mi |
| 37188 | White House, TN | 13,643 | 9.2 mi |
| 37138 | Old Hickory, TN | 22,191 | 10.3 mi |
| 37048 | Cottontown, TN | 6,030 | 12.4 mi |
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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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