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 High-density area
- $91,259
- Median income Above-median income area
- $422,200
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 41.0%
- 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 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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 37129 (Murfreesboro, TN) rose +7.7% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 305.3 in 2023 to 328.9 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Tennessee ZIP), while per-capita income is $44,470. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 6.6% and unemployment is 3.3%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $422,200 (71% above the average Tennessee ZIP), while 65.1% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,717.
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. The page also surfaces 6 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Rutherford County, so 37129 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 37129
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Murfreesboro, TN
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 37129.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
385 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
248 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
217 establishments
- Construction
Construction
191 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
170 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 37129?
37.1
Median Age
50.7%
Male
49.3%
Female
7.2%
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?
$91,259
Median Household Income
+37% vs state ZIP avg
$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
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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
25,557housing units
25,557
Total Housing Units
23,583
Occupied Units
1,974
Vacant Units
2.66
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$422,200
Median Home Value
+71% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 37130
Murfreesboro (37130)
52,070 residents
- 37167
Smyrna (37167)
49,322 residents
- 37129
Murfreesboro (37129)
49,103 residents
- 37128
Murfreesboro (37128)
38,966 residents
- 37086
La Vergne (37086)
31,513 residents
- 37127 15,786
Murfreesboro (37127)
15,786 residents
- 37132 2,776
Murfreesboro (37132)
2,776 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 37129 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 37129 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 37128
Murfreesboro (37128)
$93,665 median income
- 37127
Murfreesboro (37127)
$91,401 median income
- 37129
Murfreesboro (37129)
$91,259 median income
- 37167
Smyrna (37167)
$84,351 median income
- 37086
La Vergne (37086)
$78,857 median income
- 37130
Murfreesboro (37130)
$62,706 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 37129, 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 (49,103 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 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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