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Murfreesboro, TN · standard

ZIP Code 37129

Rutherford County, Tennessee - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

49,103
232/sq mi
$91,259
Median income
$422,200
Median home value
41.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Murfreesboro pairs an above-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 26%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 19%
home value, US ZIPs
232
people per sq mi
65%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 37129 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 37129 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Murfreesboro, Rutherford County, Tennessee, with 49,103 residents across 211.4 square miles, a density of 232 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 37129 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $91,259 (37% above the Tennessee average), while per-capita income is $44,470. Local economic indicators show a 6.6% poverty rate alongside 3.3% unemployment. Median home value sits at $422,200 (71% above the state average), median rent at $1,717 a month, and owner-occupancy at 65.1%.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 41.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.1, and the average commute is 27 minutes. Beyond these figures, 6 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Rutherford County, letting you compare 37129 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

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 37129

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Murfreesboro, TN

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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

49,103

Population

211.4

Area (sq mi)

232

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

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

How ZIP 37129 ranks nationally

Murfreesboro, TN household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$91,259 Top 26% higher than 74% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

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)

How have home values changed over time?

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 37129 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 37129 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 37129 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 37129 ranks #3 of 6 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
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

More ZIP Codes in Rutherford County

37130 standard
Murfreesboro, TN
Pop: 52,070
37167 standard
Smyrna, TN
Pop: 49,322
37128 standard
Murfreesboro, TN
Pop: 38,966
37086 standard
La Vergne, TN
Pop: 31,513
37127 standard
Murfreesboro, TN
Pop: 15,786
37037 standard
Christiana, TN
Pop: 6,312

Related Areas

Rutherford County Murfreesboro, TN Tennessee

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.