ZIP Code 37187
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White Bluff · Dickson County · Tennessee
- Population
- 6,829
- Median income
- $76,228
- Median home value
- $300,800
- Bachelor's or higher
- 18.0%
- Land area
- 186.1 sq mi
37/sq mi
▼ 0% vs US
higher than 57% of US ZIPs
▲ 8% vs US
higher than 67% of US ZIPs
Median age 39.9
Chicago
ZIP code 37187 in White Bluff, Tennessee has a population of 6,829. The median household income is $76,228, which is 0% below the national average. Median home value is $300,800, 8% above the US average. 18.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 37187 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 186.1 square miles in White Bluff, Dickson County, Tennessee. The area is home to 6,829 residents, producing a population density of 37 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 37187 against Tennessee and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 37187 sits at $76,228 (15% above the Tennessee average), while per-capita income is $41,763. The poverty rate stands at 8.3% and the unemployment rate at 4.0%. On housing, the median home value is $300,800 (22% above the state average) with median rent at $974 per month, and 83.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 37187 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 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 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 37187
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 37187.
- Construction
Construction
24 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
16 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
14 establishments
- Manufacturing 8
Manufacturing
8 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 7
Other services (except public administration)
7 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 37187, White Bluff, 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
6,829
Population
186.1
Area (sq mi)
37
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 37187?
39.9
Median Age
50.8%
Male
49.2%
Female
2.1%
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?
$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
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?
3,352
Total Housing Units
3,204
Occupied Units
148
Vacant Units
2.49
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$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.
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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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