White House, TN · standard
ZIP Code 37188
Robertson County, Tennessee - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 13,643
- 175/sq mi High-density area
- $90,856
- Median income Above-median income area
- $347,300
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 27.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
White House pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 26%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 27%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 175
- people per sq mi
- 78%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 37188 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 37188 (White House, TN) rose +3.6% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 283.7 in 2023 to 293.8 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 37188 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in White House, Robertson County, Tennessee, home to 13,643 residents across 78.0 square miles, a density of 175 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 37188 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $90,856 (37% above the average Tennessee ZIP), while per-capita income is $44,797. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 7.6% and unemployment is 3.3%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $347,300 (40% above the average Tennessee ZIP), while 77.9% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,471.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 27.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.4, and the average commute is 33 minutes. The page also surfaces 6 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 5 more in Robertson County, so 37188 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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 37188
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in White House, TN
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 37188.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
49 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
48 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
45 establishments
- Construction
Construction
38 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
37 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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 37188, White House, 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
13,643
Population
78.0
Area (sq mi)
175
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 37188?
35.4
Median Age
48.6%
Male
51.4%
Female
2.7%
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?
$90,856
Median Household Income
+37% vs state ZIP avg
$44,797
Per Capita Income
7.6%
Poverty Rate
3.3%
Unemployment Rate
33.4 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 37188 ranks among Tennessee ZIPs
White House, TN household income vs. every Tennessee ZIP code
Median household income among 593 reporting Tennessee ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$90,856 Top 12% higher than 88% of 593 Tennessee ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
7,260housing units
7,260
Total Housing Units
7,083
Occupied Units
177
Vacant Units
2.57
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$347,300
Median Home Value
+40% vs state ZIP avg
$1,471
Median Rent
2001
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
+3.6%
YoY Change (2024)
294
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+194%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 37188 have increased 3.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +194% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.6% | 194 |
| 2021 | +14.1% | 221 |
| 2022 | +19.9% | 265 |
| 2023 | +7.0% | 284 |
| 2024 | +3.6% | 294 |
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 345 business establishments in ZIP 37188, employing approximately 5,023 people with a combined annual payroll of $222,009,000.
345
Businesses
5,023
Employees
$222.0M
Annual Payroll
14
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 49 | 14.2% |
| Accommodation and food services | 48 | 13.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 45 | 13.0% |
| Construction | 38 | 11.0% |
| Health care and social assistance | 37 | 10.7% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 24 | 7.0% |
| Finance and insurance | 23 | 6.7% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 17 | 4.9% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 17 | 4.9% |
| Wholesale trade | 11 | 3.2% |
| Manufacturing | 10 | 2.9% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 10 | 2.9% |
| Information | 7 | 2.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 5 | 1.4% |
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 37188 vs 37049 →
ZIP 37188 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 37075
Hendersonville (37075)
59,256 residents
- 37072
Goodlettsville (37072)
30,215 residents
- 37188 13,643
White House (37188)
13,643 residents
- 37073 13,350
Greenbrier (37073)
13,350 residents
- 37048 6,030
Cottontown (37048)
6,030 residents
- 37049 3,244
Cross Plains (37049)
3,244 residents
- 37141 1,224
Orlinda (37141)
1,224 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 37188 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 37188 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 37075
Hendersonville (37075)
$101,850 median income
- 37048
Cottontown (37048)
$100,446 median income
- 37188
White House (37188)
$90,856 median income
- 37049
Cross Plains (37049)
$90,048 median income
- 37073
Greenbrier (37073)
$89,065 median income
- 37072
Goodlettsville (37072)
$78,123 median income
- 37141
Orlinda (37141)
$76,250 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 37188 ranks #3 of 7 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 37188, both outside TN so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (13,643 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 37188 in?
ZIP code 37188 (White House) is located in Robertson County, Tennessee. Robertson County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/robertson-tn.
What is the population of ZIP code 37188?
ZIP code 37188 in White House, TN has a population of 13,643 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 37188?
The median household income in ZIP 37188 is $90,856, which is 19% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 37188?
The median home value in ZIP 37188 is $347,300, which is 25% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 37188?
The largest racial group in ZIP 37188 is White at 87.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 37188?
ZIP code 37188 has 345 business establishments employing approximately 5,023 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 37188?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 37188 are: Retail trade (49), Accommodation and food services (48), Other services (except public administration) (45). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 37188?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 37188 increased by 3.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 194%. 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 37188?
In ZIP code 37188, 60.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 27.1% 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 37188?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 37188 is 33.4 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 37188?
In ZIP code 37188, approximately 77.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 22.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 37188?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 37188 is 7.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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