Murfreesboro, TN · standard
ZIP Code 37127
Rutherford County, Tennessee - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 15,786
- 126/sq mi High-density area
- $91,401
- Median income Above-median income area
- $375,400
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 40.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Murfreesboro pairs an above-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 26%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 23%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 126
- people per sq mi
- 77%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 37127 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 37127 (Murfreesboro, TN) rose +3.1% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 314.5 in 2023 to 324.3 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 37127 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Murfreesboro, Rutherford County, Tennessee, home to 15,786 residents across 125.3 square miles, a density of 126 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 37127 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $91,401 (38% above the average Tennessee ZIP), while per-capita income is $35,238. The poverty rate is 6.3%, with unemployment at 4.9%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $375,400 (52% above the average Tennessee ZIP), while 76.6% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,376.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 40.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34.1, and the average commute is 28 minutes. The page also surfaces 8 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Rutherford County, so 37127 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 37127
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Murfreesboro, TN
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 37127.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
50 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
43 establishments
- Construction
Construction
38 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
35 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
24 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 37127, Murfreesboro, 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
15,786
Population
125.3
Area (sq mi)
126
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 37127?
34.1
Median Age
51.7%
Male
48.3%
Female
6.9%
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?
$91,401
Median Household Income
+38% vs state ZIP avg
$35,238
Per Capita Income
6.3%
Poverty Rate
4.9%
Unemployment Rate
27.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 37127 ranks among Tennessee ZIPs
Murfreesboro, 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)
$91,401 Top 12% higher than 88% of 593 Tennessee ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
7,589housing units
7,589
Total Housing Units
7,056
Occupied Units
533
Vacant Units
3.02
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$375,400
Median Home Value
+52% vs state ZIP avg
$1,376
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
+3.1%
YoY Change (2024)
324
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+224%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 37127 have increased 3.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +224% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.9% | 208 |
| 2021 | +15.2% | 240 |
| 2022 | +24.0% | 297 |
| 2023 | +5.9% | 315 |
| 2024 | +3.1% | 324 |
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 304 business establishments in ZIP 37127, employing approximately 10,900 people with a combined annual payroll of $467,445,000.
304
Businesses
10,900
Employees
$467.4M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 50 | 16.4% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 43 | 14.1% |
| Construction | 38 | 12.5% |
| Accommodation and food services | 35 | 11.5% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 24 | 7.9% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 17 | 5.6% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 17 | 5.6% |
| Health care and social assistance | 17 | 5.6% |
| Manufacturing | 14 | 4.6% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 14 | 4.6% |
| Wholesale trade | 11 | 3.6% |
| Finance and insurance | 10 | 3.3% |
| Information | 5 | 1.6% |
| Educational services | 5 | 1.6% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 3 | 1.0% |
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 37127 vs 37130 →
ZIP 37127 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
- 37129
Murfreesboro (37129)
49,103 residents
- 37128
Murfreesboro (37128)
38,966 residents
- 37127 15,786
Murfreesboro (37127)
15,786 residents
- 37037 6,312
Christiana (37037)
6,312 residents
- 37132 2,776
Murfreesboro (37132)
2,776 residents
- 37018 2,259
Beechgrove (37018)
2,259 residents
- 37149 2,210
Readyville (37149)
2,210 residents
- 37118 1,264
Milton (37118)
1,264 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 37127 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 37127 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 37037
Christiana (37037)
$102,645 median income
- 37128
Murfreesboro (37128)
$93,665 median income
- 37127
Murfreesboro (37127)
$91,401 median income
- 37129
Murfreesboro (37129)
$91,259 median income
- 37149
Readyville (37149)
$78,345 median income
- 37118
Milton (37118)
$74,592 median income
- 37018
Beechgrove (37018)
$63,091 median income
- 37130
Murfreesboro (37130)
$62,706 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 37127 ranks #3 of 8 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 37130 | Murfreesboro, TN | 52,070 | 6.8 mi |
| 37037 | Christiana, TN | 6,312 | 5.6 mi |
| 37132 | Murfreesboro, TN | 2,776 | 5.1 mi |
| 37149 | Readyville, TN | 2,210 | 7.7 mi |
| 37128 | Murfreesboro, TN | 38,966 | 8.2 mi |
| 37129 | Murfreesboro, TN | 49,103 | 11.9 mi |
| 37018 | Beechgrove, TN | 2,259 | 12.3 mi |
| 37118 | Milton, TN | 1,264 | 12.9 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 37127, 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 (15,786 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 37127 in?
ZIP code 37127 (Murfreesboro) 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 37127?
ZIP code 37127 in Murfreesboro, TN has a population of 15,786 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 37127?
The median household income in ZIP 37127 is $91,401, which is 20% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 37127?
The median home value in ZIP 37127 is $375,400, which is 35% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 37127?
The largest racial group in ZIP 37127 is White at 63.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 13.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 37127?
ZIP code 37127 has 304 business establishments employing approximately 10,900 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 37127?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 37127 are: Retail trade (50), Other services (except public administration) (43), Construction (38). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 37127?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 37127 increased by 3.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 224%. 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 37127?
In ZIP code 37127, 69.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 40.3% 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 37127?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 37127 is 27.8 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 37127?
In ZIP code 37127, approximately 76.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 23.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 37127?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 37127 is 6.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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