ZIP Code 37138
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Old Hickory · Davidson County · Tennessee
- Population
- 22,191
- Median income
- $85,149
- Median home value
- $363,000
- Bachelor's or higher
- 34.3%
- Land area
- 46.0 sq mi
483/sq mi
▲ 12% vs US
higher than 68% of US ZIPs
▲ 31% vs US
higher than 75% of US ZIPs
Median age 44.1
Chicago
ZIP code 37138 in Old Hickory, Tennessee has a population of 22,191. The median household income is $85,149, which is 12% above the national average. Median home value is $363,000, 31% above the US average. 34.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 37138 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 46.0 square miles in Old Hickory, Davidson County, Tennessee. The area is home to 22,191 residents, producing a population density of 483 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 37138 against Tennessee and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 37138 sits at $85,149 (28% above the Tennessee average), while per-capita income is $47,633. The poverty rate stands at 8.2% and the unemployment rate at 2.6%. On housing, the median home value is $363,000 (47% above the state average) with median rent at $1,526 per month, and 77.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 37138 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 34.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.1, and the average commute is 28 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Davidson County, so you can benchmark 37138 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 37138
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
$47,633
Per Capita Income
8.2%
Poverty Rate
2.6%
Unemployment Rate
28.4 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
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
$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 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 |
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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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