Milton, TN · standard
ZIP Code 37118
Rutherford County, Tennessee - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,264
- 14/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $74,592
- Median income Near-median income area
- $478,300
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 30.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Milton pairs an above-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 46%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 14%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 14
- people per sq mi
- 87%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 37118 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 37118 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Milton, Rutherford County, Tennessee, home to just 1,264 residents across 88.4 square miles, a density of 14 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 37118 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $74,592 (12% above the average Tennessee ZIP), while per-capita income is $32,089. The poverty rate is 14.2%, with unemployment at 7.1%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $478,300 (93% above the average Tennessee ZIP), while 87.0% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 30.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 51.3, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Rutherford County, so 37118 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 37118
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Milton, TN
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 37118.
- Construction
Construction
4 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
4 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
1,264
Population
88.4
Area (sq mi)
14
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 37118?
51.3
Median Age
39.7%
Male
60.3%
Female
3.2%
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?
$74,592
Median Household Income
+12% vs state ZIP avg
$32,089
Per Capita Income
14.2%
Poverty Rate
7.1%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 37118 ranks among Tennessee ZIPs
Milton, TN household income vs. every Tennessee ZIP code
Median household income among 593 reporting Tennessee ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$74,592 Top 28% higher than 72% of 593 Tennessee ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Tennessee ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
480housing units
480
Total Housing Units
424
Occupied Units
56
Vacant Units
2.58
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$478,300
Median Home Value
+93% vs state ZIP avg
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 37118 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 37130
Murfreesboro (37130)
52,070 residents
- 37127 15,786
Murfreesboro (37127)
15,786 residents
- 37085 4,035
Lascassas (37085)
4,035 residents
- 37149 2,210
Readyville (37149)
2,210 residents
- 37118 1,264
Milton (37118)
1,264 residents
- 37016 793
Auburntown (37016)
793 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 37118 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 37118 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 37085
Lascassas (37085)
$119,405 median income
- 37127
Murfreesboro (37127)
$91,401 median income
- 37149
Readyville (37149)
$78,345 median income
- 37118
Milton (37118)
$74,592 median income
- 37016
Auburntown (37016)
$64,821 median income
- 37130
Murfreesboro (37130)
$62,706 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 37118 ranks #4 of 6 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 37118, 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 (1,264 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 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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