ZIP Code 37143
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Pegram · Cheatham County · Tennessee
- Population
- 3,818
- Median income
- $96,929
- Median home value
- $392,400
- Bachelor's or higher
- 32.9%
- Land area
- 71.6 sq mi
53/sq mi
▲ 27% vs US
higher than 79% of US ZIPs
▲ 41% vs US
higher than 79% of US ZIPs
Median age 41.1
Chicago
ZIP code 37143 in Pegram, Tennessee has a population of 3,818. The median household income is $96,929, which is 27% above the national average. Median home value is $392,400, 41% above the US average. 32.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 37143 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 71.6 square miles in Pegram, Cheatham County, Tennessee. The area is home to 3,818 residents, producing a population density of 53 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 37143 against Tennessee and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 37143 sits at $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%. On housing, the median home value is $392,400 (59% above the state average) with median rent at $1,321 per month, and 91.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 37143 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 32.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.1, and the average commute is 30 minutes. We also surface 6 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 4 additional ZIPs sharing Cheatham County, so you can benchmark 37143 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 37143
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
$49,934
Per Capita Income
2.0%
Poverty Rate
3.2%
Unemployment Rate
30.2 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?
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
$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.
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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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