ZIP Code 37127
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Murfreesboro · Rutherford County · Tennessee
- Population
- 15,786
- Median income
- $91,401
- Median home value
- $375,400
- Bachelor's or higher
- 40.3%
- Land area
- 125.3 sq mi
126/sq mi
▲ 20% vs US
higher than 74% of US ZIPs
▲ 35% vs US
higher than 77% of US ZIPs
Median age 34.1
Chicago
ZIP code 37127 in Murfreesboro, Tennessee has a population of 15,786. The median household income is $91,401, which is 20% above the national average. Median home value is $375,400, 35% above the US average. 40.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 37127 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 125.3 square miles in Murfreesboro, Rutherford County, Tennessee. The area is home to 15,786 residents, producing a population density of 126 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 37127 against Tennessee and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 37127 sits at $91,401 (38% above the Tennessee average), while per-capita income is $35,238. The poverty rate stands at 6.3% and the unemployment rate at 4.9%. On housing, the median home value is $375,400 (52% above the state average) with median rent at $1,376 per month, and 76.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 37127 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 40.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34.1, and the average commute is 28 minutes. We also surface 8 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Rutherford County, so you can benchmark 37127 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 37127
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
$35,238
Per Capita Income
6.3%
Poverty Rate
4.9%
Unemployment Rate
27.8 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?
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
$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 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 |
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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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