ZIP Code 37179

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Thompsons Station · Williamson County · Tennessee

Population
11,767

85/sq mi

Median income
$136,188

▲ 79% vs US

higher than 94% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$570,200

▲ 105% vs US

higher than 90% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
58.3%

Median age 37.9

Land area
138.4 sq mi

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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.

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 + 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

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Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 37179?

37.9

Median Age

48.8%

Male

51.2%

Female

5.3%

Foreign-Born

White 86.2%
African American 1.0%
Asian 3.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.6%
Hispanic or Latino 6.1%

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?

High School Graduate or Higher 73.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 58.3%

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

Owner 86.7%
Renter 13.3%

$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)

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.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 37179 vs 37064 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
37064 Franklin, TN 48,118 5.5 mi
37174 Spring Hill, TN 26,418 6.4 mi
37067 Franklin, TN 23,652 10.9 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 37179 in?
ZIP code 37179 (Thompsons Station) is located in Williamson County, Tennessee. Williamson County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/williamson-tn.
What is the population of ZIP code 37179?
ZIP code 37179 in Thompsons Station, TN has a population of 11,767 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 37179?
The median household income in ZIP 37179 is $136,188, which is 79% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 37179?
The median home value in ZIP 37179 is $570,200, which is 105% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 37179?
The largest racial group in ZIP 37179 is White at 86.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 37179?
ZIP code 37179 has 250 business establishments employing approximately 1,511 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 37179?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 37179 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (44), Construction (42), Health care and social assistance (29). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 37179?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 37179 increased by 12.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 252%. 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 37179?
In ZIP code 37179, 73.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 58.3% 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 37179?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 37179 is 25.9 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 37179?
In ZIP code 37179, approximately 86.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 13.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 37179?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 37179 is 3.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Thompsons Station, TN

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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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