Old Hickory, TN · standard
ZIP Code 37138
Davidson County, Tennessee - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 22,191
- 483/sq mi High-density area
- $85,149
- Median income Above-median income area
- $363,000
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 34.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Old Hickory pairs an above-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 32%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 25%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 483
- people per sq mi
- 77%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 37138 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 37138 (Old Hickory, TN) rose +1.2% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 319.1 in 2023 to 322.9 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 37138 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Old Hickory, Davidson County, Tennessee, with 22,191 residents across 46.0 square miles, a density of 483 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 37138 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $85,149 (28% above the average Tennessee ZIP), while per-capita income is $47,633. The poverty rate is 8.2%, with unemployment at 2.6%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $363,000 (47% above the average Tennessee ZIP), while 77.2% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,526.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 34.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.1, and the average commute is 28 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Davidson County, so 37138 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 37138
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Old Hickory, TN
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 37138.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
58 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
49 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
33 establishments
- Construction
Construction
31 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
29 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 37138, Old Hickory, 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
22,191
Population
46.0
Area (sq mi)
483
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 37138?
44.1
Median Age
51.6%
Male
48.4%
Female
4.6%
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?
$85,149
Median Household Income
+28% vs state ZIP avg
$47,633
Per Capita Income
8.2%
Poverty Rate
2.6%
Unemployment Rate
28.4 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 37138 ranks among Tennessee ZIPs
Old Hickory, TN household income vs. every Tennessee ZIP code
Median household income among 593 reporting Tennessee ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$85,149 Top 17% higher than 83% of 593 Tennessee 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
10,248housing units
10,248
Total Housing Units
9,708
Occupied Units
540
Vacant Units
2.32
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$363,000
Median Home Value
+47% vs state ZIP avg
$1,526
Median Rent
1983
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
+1.2%
YoY Change (2024)
323
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+223%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 37138 have increased 1.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +223% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.3% | 217 |
| 2021 | +13.8% | 247 |
| 2022 | +21.7% | 300 |
| 2023 | +6.3% | 319 |
| 2024 | +1.2% | 323 |
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 352 business establishments in ZIP 37138, employing approximately 3,731 people with a combined annual payroll of $194,704,000.
352
Businesses
3,731
Employees
$194.7M
Annual Payroll
14
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 58 | 16.5% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 49 | 13.9% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 33 | 9.4% |
| Construction | 31 | 8.8% |
| Health care and social assistance | 29 | 8.2% |
| Accommodation and food services | 25 | 7.1% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 22 | 6.3% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 17 | 4.8% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 17 | 4.8% |
| Manufacturing | 16 | 4.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 16 | 4.5% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 15 | 4.3% |
| Finance and insurance | 12 | 3.4% |
| Information | 4 | 1.1% |
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 37138 vs 37115 →
ZIP 37138 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 37075
Hendersonville (37075)
59,256 residents
- 37122
Mount Juliet (37122)
46,463 residents
- 37115
Madison (37115)
37,316 residents
- 37076
Hermitage (37076)
35,230 residents
- 37217
Nashville (37217)
29,599 residents
- 37214
Nashville (37214)
28,973 residents
- 37206
Nashville (37206)
25,699 residents
- 37138 22,191
Old Hickory (37138)
22,191 residents
- 37216 17,848
Nashville (37216)
17,848 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 37138 ranks #8 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 37138 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 37122
Mount Juliet (37122)
$112,967 median income
- 37075
Hendersonville (37075)
$101,850 median income
- 37206
Nashville (37206)
$96,169 median income
- 37216
Nashville (37216)
$86,701 median income
- 37138
Old Hickory (37138)
$85,149 median income
- 37076
Hermitage (37076)
$74,663 median income
- 37214
Nashville (37214)
$72,012 median income
- 37217
Nashville (37217)
$62,796 median income
- 37115
Madison (37115)
$54,566 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 37138 ranks #5 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 37115 | Madison, TN | 37,316 | 4.3 mi |
| 37075 | Hendersonville, TN | 59,256 | 6.5 mi |
| 37214 | Nashville, TN | 28,973 | 6.3 mi |
| 37076 | Hermitage, TN | 35,230 | 7.0 mi |
| 37216 | Nashville, TN | 17,848 | 6.3 mi |
| 37206 | Nashville, TN | 25,699 | 7.7 mi |
| 37217 | Nashville, TN | 29,599 | 10.0 mi |
| 37122 | Mount Juliet, TN | 46,463 | 8.7 mi |
| 37210 | Nashville, TN | 16,067 | 9.5 mi |
| 37213 | Nashville, TN | 218 | 9.9 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 37138, 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 (22,191 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 37138 in?
ZIP code 37138 (Old Hickory) is located in Davidson County, Tennessee. Davidson County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/davidson-tn.
What is the population of ZIP code 37138?
ZIP code 37138 in Old Hickory, TN has a population of 22,191 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 37138?
The median household income in ZIP 37138 is $85,149, which is 12% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 37138?
The median home value in ZIP 37138 is $363,000, which is 31% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 37138?
The largest racial group in ZIP 37138 is White at 80.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 37138?
ZIP code 37138 has 352 business establishments employing approximately 3,731 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 37138?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 37138 are: Retail trade (58), Other services (except public administration) (49), Professional, scientific, and technical services (33). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 37138?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 37138 increased by 1.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 223%. 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 37138?
In ZIP code 37138, 62.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 34.3% 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 37138?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 37138 is 28.4 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 37138?
In ZIP code 37138, approximately 77.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 22.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 37138?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 37138 is 8.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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