ZIP Code 37187

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White Bluff · Dickson County · Tennessee

Population
6,829

37/sq mi

Median income
$76,228

▼ 0% vs US

higher than 57% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$300,800

▲ 8% vs US

higher than 67% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
18.0%

Median age 39.9

Land area
186.1 sq mi

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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.

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 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

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Time Zone

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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

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)

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 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

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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.

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Official Data Resources for White Bluff, 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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