ZIP Code 37179
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Thompsons Station · Williamson County · Tennessee
- Population
- 11,767
- Median income
- $136,188
- Median home value
- $570,200
- Bachelor's or higher
- 58.3%
- Land area
- 138.4 sq mi
85/sq mi
▲ 79% vs US
higher than 94% of US ZIPs
▲ 105% vs US
higher than 90% of US ZIPs
Median age 37.9
Chicago
ZIP code 37179 in Thompsons Station, Tennessee has a population of 11,767. The median household income is $136,188, which is 79% above the national average. Median home value is $570,200, 105% above the US average. 58.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 37179 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 138.4 square miles in Thompsons Station, Williamson County, Tennessee. The area is home to 11,767 residents, producing a population density of 85 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 37179 against Tennessee and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 37179 sits at $136,188 (105% above the Tennessee average), while per-capita income is $59,918. The poverty rate stands at 3.6% and the unemployment rate at 5.0%. On housing, the median home value is $570,200 (130% above the state average) with median rent at $2,107 per month, and 86.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 37179 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 58.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.9, and the average commute is 26 minutes. We also surface 3 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Williamson County, so you can benchmark 37179 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 37179
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 37179.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
44 establishments
- Construction
Construction
42 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
29 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
28 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
26 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 37179, Thompsons Station, 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
11,767
Population
138.4
Area (sq mi)
85
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 37179?
37.9
Median Age
48.8%
Male
51.2%
Female
5.3%
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?
$136,188
Median Household Income
+105% vs state
$59,918
Per Capita Income
3.6%
Poverty Rate
5.0%
Unemployment Rate
25.9 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?
6,061
Total Housing Units
5,918
Occupied Units
143
Vacant Units
3.05
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$570,200
Median Home Value
+130% vs state
$2,107
Median Rent
2006
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
+12.0%
YoY Change (2024)
352
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+252%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 37179 have increased 12.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +252% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | -0.3% | 200 |
| 2021 | +17.6% | 235 |
| 2022 | +26.1% | 297 |
| 2023 | +6.0% | 315 |
| 2024 | +12.0% | 352 |
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 250 business establishments in ZIP 37179, employing approximately 1,511 people with a combined annual payroll of $80,832,000.
250
Businesses
1,511
Employees
$80.8M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 44 | 17.6% |
| Construction | 42 | 16.8% |
| Health care and social assistance | 29 | 11.6% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 28 | 11.2% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 26 | 10.4% |
| Retail trade | 15 | 6.0% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 15 | 6.0% |
| Accommodation and food services | 10 | 4.0% |
| Finance and insurance | 8 | 3.2% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 8 | 3.2% |
| Manufacturing | 6 | 2.4% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 5 | 2.0% |
| Educational services | 5 | 2.0% |
| Information | 3 | 1.2% |
| Industries not classified | 3 | 1.2% |
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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