PlainZIP

Pegram, TN · standard

ZIP Code 37143

Cheatham County, Tennessee - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

3,818
53/sq mi
$96,929
Median income
$392,400
Median home value
32.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Pegram pairs an upper-quartile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 21%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 21%
home value, US ZIPs
53
people per sq mi
91%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 37143 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 37143 covers 71.6 square miles in Pegram, Cheatham County, Tennessee (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,818 residents on file, a density of 53 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 37143 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $96,929 (46% above the Tennessee average), while per-capita income is $49,934. The poverty rate stands at 2.0% and the unemployment rate at 3.2%. Housing costs here run $392,400 for a typical home value (59% above the state average), with rent averaging $1,321 a month; 91.0% of homes are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 32.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.1, and the average commute is 30 minutes. Beyond these figures, 6 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 4 more sharing Cheatham County, letting you compare 37143 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 37143

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Pegram, TN

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 37143.

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 37143, Pegram, 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

3,818

Population

71.6

Area (sq mi)

53

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 37143?

41.1

Median Age

50.5%

Male

49.5%

Female

4.0%

Foreign-Born

White 92.6%
African American 2.8%
Asian 1.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.2%
Hispanic or Latino 3.5%

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?

$96,929

Median Household Income

+46% vs state

$49,934

Per Capita Income

2.0%

Poverty Rate

3.2%

Unemployment Rate

30.2 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 37143 ranks nationally

Pegram, TN household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$96,929 Top 21% higher than 79% 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 62.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 32.9%

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

What does housing look like?

1,755

Total Housing Units

1,614

Occupied Units

141

Vacant Units

2.60

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 91.0%
Renter 9.0%

$392,400

Median Home Value

+59% vs state

$1,321

Median Rent

1990

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

+2.8%

YoY Change (2024)

300

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+200%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 37143 have increased 2.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +200% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +5.8% 197
2021 +13.0% 222
2022 +17.3% 261
2023 +11.8% 292
2024 +2.8% 300

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 61 business establishments in ZIP 37143, employing approximately 236 people with a combined annual payroll of $13,309,000.

61

Businesses

236

Employees

$13.3M

Annual Payroll

9

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 12 19.7%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 9 14.8%
Retail trade 7 11.5%
Other services (except public administration) 6 9.8%
Transportation and warehousing 5 8.2%
Real estate and rental and leasing 5 8.2%
Health care and social assistance 5 8.2%
Finance and insurance 4 6.6%
Wholesale trade 3 4.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 37143 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 37143 ranks #7 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 37143 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 37143 ranks #4 of 7 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
37082 Kingston Springs, TN 6,107 5.1 mi
37221 Nashville, TN 36,610 5.9 mi
37209 Nashville, TN 35,457 6.4 mi
37218 Nashville, TN 14,855 9.5 mi
37062 Fairview, TN 10,745 11.5 mi
37069 Franklin, TN 18,899 11.9 mi

More ZIP Codes in Cheatham County

37015 standard
Ashland City, TN
Pop: 17,184
37146 standard
Pleasant View, TN
Pop: 7,182
37082 standard
Kingston Springs, TN
Pop: 6,107
37035 standard
Chapmansboro, TN
Pop: 3,766

Related Areas

Cheatham County Pegram, TN Tennessee

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 37143 in? ▼
ZIP code 37143 (Pegram) is located in Cheatham County, Tennessee. Cheatham County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/cheatham-tn.
What is the population of ZIP code 37143? ▼
ZIP code 37143 in Pegram, TN has a population of 3,818 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 37143? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 37143 is $96,929, which is 27% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 37143? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 37143 is $392,400, which is 41% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 37143? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 37143 is White at 92.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 37143? ▼
ZIP code 37143 has 61 business establishments employing approximately 236 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 37143? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 37143 are: Construction (12), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (9), Retail trade (7). There are 9 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 37143? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 37143 increased by 2.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 200%. 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 37143? ▼
In ZIP code 37143, 62.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 32.9% 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 37143? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 37143 is 30.2 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 37143? ▼
In ZIP code 37143, approximately 91.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 9.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 37143? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 37143 is 2.0% 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.