PlainZIP

White Bluff, TN · standard

ZIP Code 37187

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

6,829
37/sq mi
$76,228
Median income
$300,800
Median home value
18.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 43%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 33%
home value, US ZIPs
37
people per sq mi
83%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 37187 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 37187 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in White Bluff, Dickson County, Tennessee, home to 6,829 residents across 186.1 square miles, a density of 37 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 37187 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $76,228 (15% above the Tennessee average), while per-capita income is $41,763. Poverty here runs at 8.3%, with unemployment measured at 4.0%. The typical home here is valued at $300,800 (22% above the state average); renters pay a median of $974 monthly, and 83.3% of units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 18.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.9, and the average commute is 38 minutes. We also surface 4 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Dickson County, so you can benchmark 37187 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 37187

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in White Bluff, TN

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 37187.

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 37187, White Bluff, 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

6,829

Population

186.1

Area (sq mi)

37

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 37187?

39.9

Median Age

50.8%

Male

49.2%

Female

2.1%

Foreign-Born

White 89.6%
African American 1.5%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.7%
Hispanic or Latino 3.4%

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?

$76,228

Median Household Income

+15% vs state

$41,763

Per Capita Income

8.3%

Poverty Rate

4.0%

Unemployment Rate

37.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 37187 ranks nationally

White Bluff, TN household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$76,228 Top 43% higher than 57% 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 57.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 18.0%

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

What does housing look like?

3,352

Total Housing Units

3,204

Occupied Units

148

Vacant Units

2.49

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 83.3%
Renter 16.7%

$300,800

Median Home Value

+22% vs state

$974

Median Rent

1988

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

+6.5%

YoY Change (2024)

316

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+216%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 37187 have increased 6.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +216% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.1% 197
2021 +13.4% 223
2022 +24.1% 276
2023 +7.4% 297
2024 +6.5% 316

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 93 business establishments in ZIP 37187, employing approximately 884 people with a combined annual payroll of $44,248,000.

93

Businesses

884

Employees

$44.2M

Annual Payroll

9

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 24 25.8%
Accommodation and food services 16 17.2%
Retail trade 14 15.1%
Manufacturing 8 8.6%
Other services (except public administration) 7 7.5%
Health care and social assistance 6 6.5%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 5 5.4%
Finance and insurance 4 4.3%
Real estate and rental and leasing 4 4.3%

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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ZIP 37187 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 37187 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 37187 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 37187 ranks #4 of 5 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
37082 Kingston Springs, TN 6,107 5.9 mi
37036 Charlotte, TN 5,862 7.6 mi
37029 Burns, TN 5,628 8.1 mi
37015 Ashland City, TN 17,184 11.7 mi

More ZIP Codes in Dickson County

37055 standard
Dickson, TN
Pop: 27,024
37036 standard
Charlotte, TN
Pop: 5,862
37029 standard
Burns, TN
Pop: 5,628
37051 standard
Cumberland Furnace, TN
Pop: 3,677
37181 standard
Vanleer, TN
Pop: 1,534
37165 standard
Slayden, TN
Pop: 70

Related Areas

Dickson County White Bluff, TN Tennessee

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 37187 in? ▼
ZIP code 37187 (White Bluff) is located in Dickson County, Tennessee. Dickson County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/dickson-tn.
What is the population of ZIP code 37187? ▼
ZIP code 37187 in White Bluff, TN has a population of 6,829 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 37187? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 37187 is $76,228, which is 0% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 37187? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 37187 is $300,800, which is 8% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 37187? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 37187 is White at 89.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 37187? ▼
ZIP code 37187 has 93 business establishments employing approximately 884 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 37187? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 37187 are: Construction (24), Accommodation and food services (16), Retail trade (14). There are 9 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 37187? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 37187 increased by 6.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 216%. 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 37187? ▼
In ZIP code 37187, 57.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 18.0% 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 37187? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 37187 is 37.8 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 37187? ▼
In ZIP code 37187, approximately 83.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 16.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 37187? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 37187 is 8.3% 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.