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 Moderate-density area
- $96,929
- Median income Above-median income area
- $392,400
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 32.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 37143 (Pegram, TN) rose +2.8% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 291.5 in 2023 to 299.7 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Tennessee ZIP), while per-capita income is $49,934. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 2.0% and unemployment is 3.2%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $392,400 (59% above the average Tennessee ZIP), while 91.0% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,321.
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. The page also surfaces 6 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 4 more in Cheatham County, so 37143 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 37143
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Pegram, TN
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 37143.
- Construction
Construction
12 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
9 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
7 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
6 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
5 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 37143?
41.1
Median Age
50.5%
Male
49.5%
Female
4.0%
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?
$96,929
Median Household Income
+46% vs state ZIP avg
$49,934
Per Capita Income
2.0%
Poverty Rate
3.2%
Unemployment Rate
30.2 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 37143 ranks among Tennessee ZIPs
Pegram, 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)
$96,929 Top 9% higher than 91% 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
1,755housing units
1,755
Total Housing Units
1,614
Occupied Units
141
Vacant Units
2.60
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$392,400
Median Home Value
+59% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 37143 vs 37082 →
ZIP 37143 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 37221
Nashville (37221)
36,610 residents
- 37209
Nashville (37209)
35,457 residents
- 37069
Franklin (37069)
18,899 residents
- 37218
Nashville (37218)
14,855 residents
- 37062 10,745
Fairview (37062)
10,745 residents
- 37082 6,107
Kingston Springs (37082)
6,107 residents
- 37143 3,818
Pegram (37143)
3,818 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 37143 ranks #7 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 37143 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 37069
Franklin (37069)
$157,939 median income
- 37082
Kingston Springs (37082)
$98,361 median income
- 37221
Nashville (37221)
$97,751 median income
- 37143
Pegram (37143)
$96,929 median income
- 37062
Fairview (37062)
$91,750 median income
- 37209
Nashville (37209)
$81,423 median income
- 37218 $61,919
Nashville (37218)
$61,919 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 37143, 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 (3,818 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 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.
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