ZIP Code 37172
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Springfield · Robertson County · Tennessee
- Population
- 28,714
- Median income
- $72,168
- Median home value
- $312,600
- Bachelor's or higher
- 19.1%
- Land area
- 468.4 sq mi
61/sq mi
▼ 5% vs US
higher than 50% of US ZIPs
▲ 12% vs US
higher than 68% of US ZIPs
Median age 37.9
Chicago
ZIP code 37172 in Springfield, Tennessee has a population of 28,714. The median household income is $72,168, which is 5% below the national average. Median home value is $312,600, 12% above the US average. 19.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 37172 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 468.4 square miles in Springfield, Robertson County, Tennessee. The area is home to 28,714 residents, producing a population density of 61 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 37172 against Tennessee and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 37172 sits at $72,168 (9% above the Tennessee average), while per-capita income is $33,204. The poverty rate stands at 15.5% and the unemployment rate at 3.4%. On housing, the median home value is $312,600 (26% above the state average) with median rent at $1,161 per month, and 69.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 37172 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 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 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 37172
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 37172.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
107 establishments
- Construction
Construction
87 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
82 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
75 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
65 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 37172, Springfield, 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
28,714
Population
468.4
Area (sq mi)
61
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 37172?
37.9
Median Age
51.0%
Male
49.0%
Female
10.6%
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?
$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
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?
12,097
Total Housing Units
11,322
Occupied Units
775
Vacant Units
2.70
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 37172 vs 37073 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 37073 | Greenbrier, TN | 13,350 | 7.9 mi |
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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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