ZIP Code 37153
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Rockvale · Rutherford County · Tennessee
- Population
- 5,520
- Median income
- $99,143
- Median home value
- $448,700
- Bachelor's or higher
- 40.5%
- Land area
- 149.2 sq mi
37/sq mi
▲ 30% vs US
higher than 80% of US ZIPs
▲ 61% vs US
higher than 84% of US ZIPs
Median age 41
Chicago
ZIP code 37153 in Rockvale, Tennessee has a population of 5,520. The median household income is $99,143, which is 30% above the national average. Median home value is $448,700, 61% above the US average. 40.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 37153 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 149.2 square miles in Rockvale, Rutherford County, Tennessee. The area is home to 5,520 residents, producing a population density of 37 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 37153 against Tennessee and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 37153 sits at $99,143 (49% above the Tennessee average), while per-capita income is $43,977. The poverty rate stands at 8.2% and the unemployment rate at 2.8%. On housing, the median home value is $448,700 (81% above the state average) with median rent at $1,375 per month, and 85.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 37153 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 40.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41, and the average commute is 41 minutes. We also surface 4 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Rutherford County, so you can benchmark 37153 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 37153
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 37153.
- Construction
Construction
15 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
12 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
10 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
6 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing 5
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 37153, Rockvale, 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
5,520
Population
149.2
Area (sq mi)
37
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 37153?
41.0
Median Age
46.9%
Male
53.1%
Female
4.3%
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?
$99,143
Median Household Income
+49% vs state
$43,977
Per Capita Income
8.2%
Poverty Rate
2.8%
Unemployment Rate
40.8 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?
2,096
Total Housing Units
1,982
Occupied Units
114
Vacant Units
2.87
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$448,700
Median Home Value
+81% vs state
$1,375
Median Rent
2001
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
+0.3%
YoY Change (2024)
348
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+248%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 37153 have increased 0.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +248% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.2% | 219 |
| 2021 | +13.2% | 248 |
| 2022 | +24.0% | 307 |
| 2023 | +12.9% | 347 |
| 2024 | +0.3% | 348 |
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 65 business establishments in ZIP 37153, employing approximately 391 people with a combined annual payroll of $25,171,000.
65
Businesses
391
Employees
$25.2M
Annual Payroll
7
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 15 | 23.1% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 12 | 18.5% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 10 | 15.4% |
| Retail trade | 6 | 9.2% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 5 | 7.7% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 5 | 7.7% |
| Accommodation and food services | 3 | 4.6% |
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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