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La Vergne, TN · standard

ZIP Code 37086

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

31,513
469/sq mi
$78,857
Median income
$303,200
Median home value
22.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

La Vergne pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 39%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 33%
home value, US ZIPs
469
people per sq mi
73%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 37086 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 37086 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in La Vergne, Rutherford County, Tennessee, with 31,513 residents across 67.3 square miles, a density of 469 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 37086 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $78,857 (19% above the Tennessee average), while per-capita income is $31,469. Poverty here runs at 15.6%, with unemployment measured at 2.3%. On housing, the median home value is $303,200 (23% above the state average) with median rent at $1,811 per month, and 73.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 22.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 33.4, and the average commute is 32 minutes. We also surface 7 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Rutherford County, so you can benchmark 37086 against its immediate geography rather than a 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 37086

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in La Vergne, TN

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 37086.

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 37086, La Vergne, 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

31,513

Population

67.3

Area (sq mi)

469

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 37086?

33.4

Median Age

50.0%

Male

50.0%

Female

21.7%

Foreign-Born

White 45.0%
African American 24.8%
Asian 3.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.2%
Two or More Ethnicities 17.5%
Hispanic or Latino 25.9%

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?

$78,857

Median Household Income

+19% vs state

$31,469

Per Capita Income

15.6%

Poverty Rate

2.3%

Unemployment Rate

31.7 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 37086 ranks nationally

La Vergne, TN household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$78,857 Top 39% higher than 61% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $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 57.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 22.4%

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

What does housing look like?

13,561

Total Housing Units

12,887

Occupied Units

674

Vacant Units

3.02

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 73.4%
Renter 26.6%

$303,200

Median Home Value

+23% vs state

$1,811

Median Rent

2001

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

+5.9%

YoY Change (2024)

316

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+216%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 37086 have increased 5.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +216% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +5.4% 202
2021 +14.2% 231
2022 +26.0% 291
2023 +2.5% 298
2024 +5.9% 316

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 668 business establishments in ZIP 37086, employing approximately 25,687 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,535,731,000.

668

Businesses

25,687

Employees

$1.5B

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Wholesale trade 115 17.2%
Retail trade 92 13.8%
Transportation and warehousing 88 13.2%
Construction 79 11.8%
Manufacturing 53 7.9%
Accommodation and food services 47 7.0%
Other services (except public administration) 43 6.4%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 37 5.5%
Real estate and rental and leasing 33 4.9%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 27 4.0%
Health care and social assistance 20 3.0%
Finance and insurance 11 1.6%
Information 8 1.2%
Management of companies and enterprises 8 1.2%
Educational services 3 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 3 0.5%

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 37086 vs 37167 →

ZIP 37086 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 37086 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 37086 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 37086 ranks #4 of 8 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
37167 Smyrna, TN 49,322 4.6 mi
37013 Antioch, TN 78,406 4.5 mi
37076 Hermitage, TN 35,230 9.0 mi
37217 Nashville, TN 29,599 8.0 mi
37135 Nolensville, TN 9,681 8.4 mi
37129 Murfreesboro, TN 49,103 9.3 mi
37214 Nashville, TN 28,973 11.4 mi

More ZIP Codes in Rutherford County

37130 standard
Murfreesboro, TN
Pop: 52,070
37167 standard
Smyrna, TN
Pop: 49,322
37129 standard
Murfreesboro, TN
Pop: 49,103
37128 standard
Murfreesboro, TN
Pop: 38,966
37127 standard
Murfreesboro, TN
Pop: 15,786
37037 standard
Christiana, TN
Pop: 6,312

Related Areas

Rutherford County La Vergne, TN Tennessee

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 37086 in? ▼
ZIP code 37086 (La Vergne) is located in Rutherford County, Tennessee. Rutherford County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/rutherford-tn.
What is the population of ZIP code 37086? ▼
ZIP code 37086 in La Vergne, TN has a population of 31,513 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 37086? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 37086 is $78,857, which is 3% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 37086? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 37086 is $303,200, which is 9% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 37086? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 37086 is White at 45.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 25.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 37086? ▼
ZIP code 37086 has 668 business establishments employing approximately 25,687 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 37086? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 37086 are: Wholesale trade (115), Retail trade (92), Transportation and warehousing (88). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 37086? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 37086 increased by 5.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 216%. 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 37086? ▼
In ZIP code 37086, 57.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 22.4% 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 37086? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 37086 is 31.7 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 37086? ▼
In ZIP code 37086, approximately 73.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 26.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 37086? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 37086 is 15.6% 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.