ZIP Code 37118

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Milton · Rutherford County · Tennessee

Population
1,264

14/sq mi

Median income
$74,592

▼ 2% vs US

higher than 54% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$478,300

▲ 72% vs US

higher than 86% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
30.5%

Median age 51.3

Land area
88.4 sq mi

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ZIP code 37118 in Milton, Tennessee has a population of 1,264. The median household income is $74,592, which is 2% below the national average. Median home value is $478,300, 72% above the US average. 30.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 37118 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 88.4 square miles in Milton, Rutherford County, Tennessee. The area is home to 1,264 residents, producing a population density of 14 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 37118 against Tennessee and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 37118 sits at $74,592 (12% above the Tennessee average), while per-capita income is $32,089. The poverty rate stands at 14.2% and the unemployment rate at 7.1%. On housing, the median home value is $478,300 (93% above the state average) with median rent at per month, and 87.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 37118 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 30.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 51.3, and the average commute is . We also surface 5 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Rutherford County, so you can benchmark 37118 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 37118

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 37118.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 37118, Milton, 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

1,264

Population

88.4

Area (sq mi)

14

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 37118?

51.3

Median Age

39.7%

Male

60.3%

Female

3.2%

Foreign-Born

White 88.7%
African American 6.5%
Asian 2.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.6%
Hispanic or Latino 0.9%

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?

$74,592

Median Household Income

+12% vs state

$32,089

Per Capita Income

14.2%

Poverty Rate

7.1%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 60.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 30.5%

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

What does housing look like?

480

Total Housing Units

424

Occupied Units

56

Vacant Units

2.58

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 87.0%
Renter 13.0%

$478,300

Median Home Value

+93% vs state

1978

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 12 business establishments in ZIP 37118, employing approximately 26 people with a combined annual payroll of $592,000.

12

Businesses

26

Employees

$592K

Annual Payroll

3

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 4 33.3%
Other services (except public administration) 4 33.3%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 3 25.0%

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 37118 vs 37085 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
37085 Lascassas, TN 4,035 5.3 mi
37016 Auburntown, TN 793 5.4 mi
37149 Readyville, TN 2,210 8.7 mi
37130 Murfreesboro, TN 52,070 8.5 mi
37127 Murfreesboro, TN 15,786 12.9 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 37118 in?
ZIP code 37118 (Milton) 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 37118?
ZIP code 37118 in Milton, TN has a population of 1,264 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 37118?
The median household income in ZIP 37118 is $74,592, which is 2% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 37118?
The median home value in ZIP 37118 is $478,300, which is 72% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 37118?
The largest racial group in ZIP 37118 is White at 88.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 37118?
ZIP code 37118 has 12 business establishments employing approximately 26 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 37118?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 37118 are: Construction (4), Other services (except public administration) (4), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (3). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 37118?
In ZIP code 37118, 60.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 30.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 37118?
In ZIP code 37118, approximately 87.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 13.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 37118?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 37118 is 14.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Milton, TN

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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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