Rockvale, TN · standard
ZIP Code 37153
Rutherford County, Tennessee - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 5,520
- 37/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $99,143
- Median income Above-median income area
- $448,700
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 40.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Rockvale pairs an upper-quartile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 20%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 16%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 37
- people per sq mi
- 86%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 37153 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 37153 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Rockvale, Rutherford County, Tennessee, home to 5,520 residents across 149.2 square miles, a density of 37 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 37153 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $99,143 (49% above the average Tennessee ZIP), while per-capita income is $43,977. The poverty rate is 8.2%, with unemployment at 2.8%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $448,700 (81% above the average Tennessee ZIP), while 85.8% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,375.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 40.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41, and the average commute is 41 minutes. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Rutherford County, so 37153 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 37153
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Rockvale, TN
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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; 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 ZIP avg
$43,977
Per Capita Income
8.2%
Poverty Rate
2.8%
Unemployment Rate
40.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 37153 ranks among Tennessee ZIPs
Rockvale, 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)
$99,143 Top 8% higher than 92% 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
2,096housing units
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 ZIP avg
$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.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 37153 vs 37060 →
ZIP 37153 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 37128
Murfreesboro (37128)
38,966 residents
- 37034 6,591
Chapel Hill (37034)
6,591 residents
- 37153 5,520
Rockvale (37153)
5,520 residents
- 37060 2,230
Eagleville (37060)
2,230 residents
- 37014 1,855
Arrington (37014)
1,855 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 37153 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 37153 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 37014
Arrington (37014)
$105,125 median income
- 37153
Rockvale (37153)
$99,143 median income
- 37060
Eagleville (37060)
$97,386 median income
- 37128
Murfreesboro (37128)
$93,665 median income
- 37034
Chapel Hill (37034)
$88,275 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 37153 ranks #2 of 5 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 37153, 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 (5,520 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 37153 in?
ZIP code 37153 (Rockvale) is located in Rutherford County, Tennessee. Rutherford County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/rutherford-tn.
What is the population of ZIP code 37153?
ZIP code 37153 in Rockvale, TN has a population of 5,520 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 37153?
The median household income in ZIP 37153 is $99,143, which is 30% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 37153?
The median home value in ZIP 37153 is $448,700, which is 61% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 37153?
The largest racial group in ZIP 37153 is White at 88.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 37153?
ZIP code 37153 has 65 business establishments employing approximately 391 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 37153?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 37153 are: Construction (15), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (12), Other services (except public administration) (10). There are 7 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 37153?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 37153 increased by 0.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 248%. 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 37153?
In ZIP code 37153, 68.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 40.5% 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 37153?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 37153 is 40.8 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 37153?
In ZIP code 37153, approximately 85.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 14.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 37153?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 37153 is 8.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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