ZIP Code 37130

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Murfreesboro · Rutherford County · Tennessee

Population
52,070

384/sq mi

Median income
$62,706

▼ 18% vs US

higher than 34% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$371,800

▲ 34% vs US

higher than 76% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
39.6%

Median age 32.9

Land area
135.6 sq mi

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ZIP code 37130 in Murfreesboro, Tennessee has a population of 52,070. The median household income is $62,706, which is 18% below the national average. Median home value is $371,800, 34% above the US average. 39.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 37130 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 135.6 square miles in Murfreesboro, Rutherford County, Tennessee. The area is home to 52,070 residents, producing a population density of 384 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 37130 against Tennessee and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 37130 sits at $62,706 (6% below the Tennessee average), while per-capita income is $39,028. The poverty rate stands at 15.1% and the unemployment rate at 3.5%. On housing, the median home value is $371,800 (50% above the state average) with median rent at $1,204 per month, and 49.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 37130 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 39.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 32.9, and the average commute is 25 minutes. We also surface 7 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Rutherford County, so you can benchmark 37130 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 37130

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 37130.

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 37130, 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

52,070

Population

135.6

Area (sq mi)

384

People / sq mi

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Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 37130?

32.9

Median Age

49.1%

Male

50.9%

Female

7.4%

Foreign-Born

White 65.8%
African American 18.2%
Asian 1.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.2%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.7%
Hispanic or Latino 10.7%

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?

$62,706

Median Household Income

-6% vs state

$39,028

Per Capita Income

15.1%

Poverty Rate

3.5%

Unemployment Rate

25.0 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 66.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 39.6%

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

What does housing look like?

26,334

Total Housing Units

23,624

Occupied Units

2,710

Vacant Units

2.43

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 49.8%
Renter 50.2%

$371,800

Median Home Value

+50% vs state

$1,204

Median Rent

1991

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

+6.1%

YoY Change (2024)

317

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+217%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 37130 have increased 6.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +217% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.8% 200
2021 +16.2% 233
2022 +22.0% 284
2023 +5.2% 299
2024 +6.1% 317

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 1,073 business establishments in ZIP 37130, employing approximately 15,285 people with a combined annual payroll of $739,793,000.

1,073

Businesses

15,285

Employees

$739.8M

Annual Payroll

17

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 162 15.1%
Retail trade 147 13.7%
Accommodation and food services 135 12.6%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 133 12.4%
Construction 93 8.7%
Other services (except public administration) 93 8.7%
Finance and insurance 68 6.3%
Real estate and rental and leasing 67 6.2%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 50 4.7%
Transportation and warehousing 27 2.5%
Manufacturing 25 2.3%
Wholesale trade 22 2.0%
Information 16 1.5%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 15 1.4%
Educational services 10 0.9%
Management of companies and enterprises 6 0.6%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 3 0.3%

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 37130 vs 37132 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
37132 Murfreesboro, TN 2,776 2.8 mi
37127 Murfreesboro, TN 15,786 6.8 mi
37085 Lascassas, TN 4,035 5.9 mi
37129 Murfreesboro, TN 49,103 7.1 mi
37118 Milton, TN 1,264 8.5 mi
37149 Readyville, TN 2,210 9.2 mi
37128 Murfreesboro, TN 38,966 9.8 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 37130 in?
ZIP code 37130 (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 37130?
ZIP code 37130 in Murfreesboro, TN has a population of 52,070 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 37130?
The median household income in ZIP 37130 is $62,706, which is 18% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 37130?
The median home value in ZIP 37130 is $371,800, which is 34% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 37130?
The largest racial group in ZIP 37130 is White at 65.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 10.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 37130?
ZIP code 37130 has 1,073 business establishments employing approximately 15,285 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 37130?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 37130 are: Health care and social assistance (162), Retail trade (147), Accommodation and food services (135). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 37130?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 37130 increased by 6.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 217%. 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 37130?
In ZIP code 37130, 66.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 39.6% 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 37130?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 37130 is 25.0 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 37130?
In ZIP code 37130, approximately 49.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 50.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 37130?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 37130 is 15.1% 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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