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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
$85,149
Median income
$363,000
Median home value
34.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Tennessee average), while per-capita income is $47,633. 8.2% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 2.6%. Median home value sits at $363,000 (47% above the state average), median rent at $1,526 a month, and owner-occupancy at 77.2%.

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. 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 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.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 37138?

44.1

Median Age

51.6%

Male

48.4%

Female

4.6%

Foreign-Born

White 80.8%
African American 9.9%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.0%
Hispanic or Latino 5.3%

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

How ZIP 37138 ranks nationally

Old Hickory, TN household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$85,149 Top 32% higher than 68% 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 62.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 34.3%

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

Owner 77.2%
Renter 22.8%

$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 37138 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 37138 ranks #8 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 37138 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 37138 ranks #5 of 9 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
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

More ZIP Codes in Davidson County

37013 standard
Antioch, TN
Pop: 78,406
37211 standard
Nashville, TN
Pop: 74,755
37115 standard
Madison, TN
Pop: 37,316
37221 standard
Nashville, TN
Pop: 36,610
37209 standard
Nashville, TN
Pop: 35,457
37076 standard
Hermitage, TN
Pop: 35,230

Related Areas

Davidson County Old Hickory, TN Tennessee

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.

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