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Springfield, TN · standard

ZIP Code 37172

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

28,714
61/sq mi
$72,168
Median income
$312,600
Median home value
19.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Springfield pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 50%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 32%
home value, US ZIPs
61
people per sq mi
69%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 37172 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 37172 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Springfield, Robertson County, Tennessee, with 28,714 residents across 468.4 square miles, a density of 61 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 37172 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $72,168 (9% above the Tennessee average), while per-capita income is $33,204. 15.5% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 3.4%. Median home value sits at $312,600 (26% above the state average), median rent at $1,161 a month, and owner-occupancy at 69.2%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 19.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.9, and the average commute is 28 minutes. We also surface 1 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 5 additional ZIPs sharing Robertson County, so you can benchmark 37172 against its immediate geography rather than a national average 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 37172

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Springfield, TN

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 37172.

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 37172, Springfield, 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

28,714

Population

468.4

Area (sq mi)

61

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 37172?

37.9

Median Age

51.0%

Male

49.0%

Female

10.6%

Foreign-Born

White 65.7%
African American 13.7%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 9.8%
Hispanic or Latino 18.5%

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?

$72,168

Median Household Income

+9% vs state

$33,204

Per Capita Income

15.5%

Poverty Rate

3.4%

Unemployment Rate

28.3 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 37172 ranks nationally

Springfield, TN household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$72,168 Top 50% higher than 50% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $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 60.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 19.1%

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

What does housing look like?

12,097

Total Housing Units

11,322

Occupied Units

775

Vacant Units

2.70

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 69.2%
Renter 30.8%

$312,600

Median Home Value

+26% vs state

$1,161

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)

292

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+192%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 37172 have increased 2.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +192% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.7% 187
2021 +15.6% 217
2022 +24.6% 270
2023 +5.4% 284
2024 +2.8% 292

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 683 business establishments in ZIP 37172, employing approximately 10,918 people with a combined annual payroll of $630,019,000.

683

Businesses

10,918

Employees

$630.0M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 107 15.7%
Construction 87 12.7%
Other services (except public administration) 82 12.0%
Health care and social assistance 75 11.0%
Accommodation and food services 65 9.5%
Finance and insurance 49 7.2%
Manufacturing 46 6.7%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 38 5.6%
Real estate and rental and leasing 33 4.8%
Wholesale trade 30 4.4%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 28 4.1%
Transportation and warehousing 20 2.9%
Educational services 8 1.2%
Information 5 0.7%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 5 0.7%

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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Related Areas

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 37172 in? ▼
ZIP code 37172 (Springfield) is located in Robertson County, Tennessee. Robertson County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/robertson-tn.
What is the population of ZIP code 37172? ▼
ZIP code 37172 in Springfield, TN has a population of 28,714 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 37172? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 37172 is $72,168, which is 5% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 37172? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 37172 is $312,600, which is 12% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 37172? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 37172 is White at 65.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 18.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 37172? ▼
ZIP code 37172 has 683 business establishments employing approximately 10,918 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 37172? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 37172 are: Retail trade (107), Construction (87), Other services (except public administration) (82). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 37172? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 37172 increased by 2.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 192%. 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 37172? ▼
In ZIP code 37172, 60.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 19.1% 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 37172? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 37172 is 28.3 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 37172? ▼
In ZIP code 37172, approximately 69.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 30.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 37172? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 37172 is 15.5% 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.