ZIP Code 37129

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Murfreesboro · Rutherford County · Tennessee

Population
49,103

232/sq mi

Median income
$91,259

▲ 20% vs US

higher than 74% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$422,200

▲ 52% vs US

higher than 81% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
41.0%

Median age 37.1

Land area
211.4 sq mi

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ZIP code 37129 in Murfreesboro, Tennessee has a population of 49,103. The median household income is $91,259, which is 20% above the national average. Median home value is $422,200, 52% above the US average. 41.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 37129 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 211.4 square miles in Murfreesboro, Rutherford County, Tennessee. The area is home to 49,103 residents, producing a population density of 232 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 37129 against Tennessee and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 37129 sits at $91,259 (37% above the Tennessee average), while per-capita income is $44,470. The poverty rate stands at 6.6% and the unemployment rate at 3.3%. On housing, the median home value is $422,200 (71% above the state average) with median rent at $1,717 per month, and 65.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 37129 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 41.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.1, and the average commute is 27 minutes. We also surface 6 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Rutherford County, so you can benchmark 37129 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 37129

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 37129.

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 37129, 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

49,103

Population

211.4

Area (sq mi)

232

People / sq mi

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Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 37129?

37.1

Median Age

50.7%

Male

49.3%

Female

7.2%

Foreign-Born

White 74.1%
African American 10.9%
Asian 3.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.9%
Hispanic or Latino 7.7%

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?

$91,259

Median Household Income

+37% vs state

$44,470

Per Capita Income

6.6%

Poverty Rate

3.3%

Unemployment Rate

26.9 min

Mean Commute Time

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 66.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 41.0%

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

What does housing look like?

25,557

Total Housing Units

23,583

Occupied Units

1,974

Vacant Units

2.66

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 65.1%
Renter 34.9%

$422,200

Median Home Value

+71% vs state

$1,717

Median Rent

1999

Median Year Built

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

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+7.7%

YoY Change (2024)

329

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+229%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 37129 have increased 7.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +229% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.3% 205
2021 +14.8% 235
2022 +23.6% 291
2023 +4.9% 305
2024 +7.7% 329

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 1,988 business establishments in ZIP 37129, employing approximately 36,866 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,997,573,000.

1,988

Businesses

36,866

Employees

$2.0B

Annual Payroll

17

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 385 19.4%
Health care and social assistance 248 12.5%
Accommodation and food services 217 10.9%
Construction 191 9.6%
Other services (except public administration) 170 8.6%
Finance and insurance 143 7.2%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 117 5.9%
Real estate and rental and leasing 102 5.1%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 94 4.7%
Wholesale trade 73 3.7%
Transportation and warehousing 65 3.3%
Manufacturing 64 3.2%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 39 2.0%
Information 34 1.7%
Educational services 30 1.5%
Management of companies and enterprises 11 0.6%
Utilities 3 0.1%

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 37129 vs 37167 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
37167 Smyrna, TN 49,322 5.6 mi
37132 Murfreesboro, TN 2,776 6.9 mi
37130 Murfreesboro, TN 52,070 7.1 mi
37128 Murfreesboro, TN 38,966 9.0 mi
37086 La Vergne, TN 31,513 9.3 mi
37127 Murfreesboro, TN 15,786 11.9 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 37129 in?
ZIP code 37129 (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 37129?
ZIP code 37129 in Murfreesboro, TN has a population of 49,103 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 37129?
The median household income in ZIP 37129 is $91,259, which is 20% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 37129?
The median home value in ZIP 37129 is $422,200, which is 52% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 37129?
The largest racial group in ZIP 37129 is White at 74.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 37129?
ZIP code 37129 has 1,988 business establishments employing approximately 36,866 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 37129?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 37129 are: Retail trade (385), Health care and social assistance (248), Accommodation and food services (217). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 37129?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 37129 increased by 7.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 229%. 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 37129?
In ZIP code 37129, 66.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 41.0% 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 37129?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 37129 is 26.9 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 37129?
In ZIP code 37129, approximately 65.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 34.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 37129?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 37129 is 6.6% 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 Murfreesboro, 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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